Osaka
Osaka is known for many things that set it apart from other big cities in Japan, with diverse neighborhoods to explore. While common threads like mouth-watering street food and friendly residents are all over Osaka, each area is unmistakably unique. One moment you could be roaming through a modern metropolis, and the next, you feel like you’ve stepped back into the past. Sometimes you might even be caught in the middle of both at once. Osaka Bay has Universal Studios. Morinomiya is where the elegant Osaka Castle resides, surrounded by a lush garden and park. Nakazakicho is a bohemian sanctuary...
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Throughout history, spoken Japanese has evolved in hundreds of different ways, creating dialects in each region. The two most spoken were the Edo and the Kinai dialect. Once Meiji was restored to the Imperial throne, sweeping political and educational reforms took place. Many dialects were suppressed in favor of the Edo dialect to promote cultural unity and cohesiveness. Remains of the distinct dialects can still be found across Japan, most notable in the famous successor of the Kinai dialect, the Kansai dialect. Here are five key slang differences between Japanese spoken in Tokyo and the Japa...
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You probably already know about udon, thick and springy noodles made from wheat flour. You also likely know gyoza, dumplings usually filled with ground meat and vegetables. But have you heard of udon gyoza? In today’s Japanese Recipe Adventure, I’ll show you how to combine both for udon gyoza— crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and incredibly addictive. They’re a delicacy in Takatsuki, Osaka, and after our easy recipe, you’ll be whipping them up in a snap. IngredientsThis makes about 20 udon gyoza. When choosing your udon, it’s easiest to buy refrigerated. If buying frozen, defrost befo...
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Looking to make a career shift to an organization with diverse teams, a startup vibe and professional growth opportunities? ZenMarket may be the perfect place for you. Located in Osaka, ZenMarket connects Japan and the rest of the world by providing a marketplace for Japanese products in over 14 languages on their ZenMarket proxy buying platform. The company was founded in April 2014 by foreigners who had studied together in Japan and saw an opportunity to meet demands for high-quality Japanese goods sought after by consumers abroad. Motivated by this opportunity to spread “Cool Japan” and hel...
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