tradition and culture
Since ancient times, Osaka has been a bustling city of traders. Merchants from the east and west would gather in Osaka to buy and sell rice. Osaka people's deep love and passion for food has not changed for hundreds of years. Osaka was called "the kitchen of the world." Osaka people's passion for food is obvious when you visit Shinsekai , Fukushima, and Tsuruhashi . If you take a food tour, you too can become a proper "kuidaore." "Kudaore" is a word that describes someone who is so obsessed with food that they end up going bankrupt after spending too much money on food in search of delicious meals. Since such a word was born in Osaka, it's no surprise that the food of Osaka is highly recommended.
One of the three major festivals in Japan, the Tenjin Festival held in Osaka is the largest festival in Japan, having been held for over 10 centuries. The traditional Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival is held in early August, immediately after the Tenjin Festival. Osaka Castle , which stands tall in the middle of Osaka City, has been developed as a park covering an area of 60,000 square meters, making it the perfect place to enjoy walking and running. In spring, it becomes a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Osaka.