Known as Japan’s street-food capital, this lively coastal city is also packed with neighbourhoods for vintage-hunting and bar-hopping
When talking about Osaka, it’s nearly impossible not to mention the culinary culture that’s made the city a destination for food lovers. But to focus solely on Osaka’s famous okonomiyaki and takoyaki would do a great disservice to Japan’s third-largest city. It may be a sprawling metropolis but Osaka has the feel of an easygoing European coastal city, with a sense of openness and a slower pace than its big brother, Tokyo.
Takoyaki, octopus balls with sweet and savoury dressings and bonito flakes, are a signature Osaka street food.ShinsaibashisujiOsaka has many nightlife hotspots but few neighbourhoods can claim a higher concentration of meticulously crafted cocktails per square metre than Shinsaibashisuji. Mixology and experiential bars take centre stage in this central district, sitting just north of the Dotonbori Canal. Leading the pack is, a testament to the current speakeasy trend.
Japan’s third-largest city has many nightlife options, from izakayas and standing bars to cocktail dens.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.Often dubbed the city’s hipster district, Nakazakicho is the ideal place for a haphazard stroll of discovery. Young locals flock here for cosy cafes, boutique stores selling everything from clothing to handmade ceramics, and Instagrammable low-rise houses with sliding wooden doors.
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