Kani Douraku and its giant mechanical crab
Kani Douraku on Dotombori, Osaka is probably Osaka’s most recognizable restaurants. The front of the restaurant is adorned with a giant six and a half metre mechanical crab.
Food
Food Theme Parks
When you think of theme parks, you usually think of Mickey and his friends or some high thrill roller coaster. However, in Japan there is…
Sashimi
Sashimi is what many people in the west consider Sushi, raw fish. Sushi is actually a rice based product which uses vinegared rice as its…
Taiyaki
Taiyaki is a popular Japanese sweet desert that generally consists of a sea bream shaped jaffle made from pancake or waffle batter. It is filled…
Japanese Curry
You might not expect to find curry on a Japanese menu, but it is quite common, extremely popular and a relatively cheap dish throughout Japan.
Takoyaki
New York has its hot dog, London has its bangers and mash, Berlin has its Currywurst and Osaka has its Takoyaki. Takoyaki is found all over…
Fugu
Poisonous puffer fish are a speciality at many Japanese restaurants, especially around Osaka. Pufferfish are known as Fugu in Japan and depending on the region…
Happoshu Beer
In recent years, many of the Japanese breweries have been producing a low malt beer like beverage known as Happoshu.
Japanese Snack Foods
Japanese love their snack foods but unlike much of the western world chocolate is not one of the major sellers, other than Pocky which is…
Japanese Soft Drinks
With all the vending machines in Japan, you may think they are full of Coca Cola, but no you will rarely see Coke, instead you…