Crab Season in Kansai
Jan 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Since the month of December tends to be the busiest and most plentiful for crabs, it’s no wonder that the winter month boasts a delicious spike in availability for the...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving Dining in Kansai
Oct 15, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Although Japan has its own Thanksgiving Day in November, the holiday isn't celebrated in quite the same style as in North America. However, with a growing American expat community in...[ Click to read more ]
8 Most Popular Noodle Shops in the Kansai Region
Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Ramen is one of the most iconic Japanese dishes the world over. Although it might not come with that luscious, silky and super flavorful umami broth and chewy noodles all...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Seafood Markets and Ports in the Kansai Region
May 23, 2018 By Justin Hanus
One of the countries that’s so well known for their seafood and how they’ve gloriously incorporated it in their culture is Japan. Their sushi is a worldwide favorite and a...[ Click to read more ]
The Yatai Festival at Osaka Castle
Aug 28, 2017 By
Picture in your mind the usual selection of Japanese yatai and festival foods, like karaage, tama sen, JUMBO hot dogs, "kakigori" shaved ice. Now throw all that out, because this is not...[ Click to read more ]
El Zocalo Burrito in Osaka
Jun 29, 2016 By
I have it on good authority that El Zocalo Burrito in Osaka is all the burrito you will ever need. More US than Mexican, El Zocalo Burrito features great big...[ Click to read more ]
Osaka is the Tenka no Daidokoro (the Nation’s Kitchen) – Not What You Think
May 19, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Before the world bought into the abstract concept of money - whereby a piece of metal or paper can stand in for something of real value - trade was conducted...[ Click to read more ]
