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Osaka

Japan's food capital. Lively, chaotic and irresistible.

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Osaka is the anti-Tokyo — louder, more direct, hungrier. Osakans are famous across Japan for their warmth and their love of food. The local motto is "kuidaore" — eat until you drop.

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What to see

Dotonbori

The beating heart of Osaka. At night the neon lights reflected in the canal are a sight.

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Osaka Castle

The majestic castle surrounded by parks. In spring the cherry blossoms are magnificent.

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Shinsekai

The old retro district with the Tsutenkaku tower. Eat the real kushikatsu here.

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Kuromon Ichiba

Osaka's liveliest covered market. Taste everything you can.

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Namba

Shopping, street food and nightlife. Osaka's best takoyaki is here.

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