Department store basement
``Depachika'' refers to the food section in the basement of a department store. Around 2000, they were increasingly featured on TV and in magazines, and the ``Department Store Underground'' boom began.
Osaka/Umeda is home to so many department stores that it is said to be the most competitive area in Japan. Shinjuku, Tokyo ranks first in terms of sales, but it is said that Umeda, which ranks second in terms of area ratio, will rise to first place.
The fun of being in the basement of a department store is the convenience of having popular stores from all over Japan and international brand stores all in one place, as well as collaboration products with companies that you won't find anywhere else, and limited-time products.
It's a face-to-face sale, so you can ask questions, and there's also tastings, so you can taste and choose.
In addition, each store has its specialty, such as department stores that specialize in Japanese sweets, fresh foods, fish, sweets, and eat-in corners, and Osakans use them wisely.
(Photo provided by: Hankyu Hanshin Department Store)
Other recommended gourmet foods
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Yakiniku and hormonesYakiniku is starting to be recognized by foreign tourists as a new standard gourmet dish in Osaka. Yakiniku is also the best in Osaka.
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ramenThere are many popular ramen shops in Osaka, from long-established shops in Minami that are always visited by tourists to famous shops that attract ramen enthusiasts from all over the country.
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curryOsaka has a reputation for offering a wider variety of curry than other regions. There are chain stores and many individual stores, each offering their own unique curry.
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rooftop beer gardenDuring the season when the sun shines brightly, colorful beach umbrellas open on the rooftops of department stores and in the garden spaces of hotels.