Osaka is a popular destination for U.S. travelers to Japan and for good reason. The city has a distinct, delicious food scene ...

OSAKA -- One mid-May day at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, a mix of Japanese visitors and foreign tourists could be seen lined up at a stall selling " takoyaki rolls" -- an international twist on the ...

According to the Griddle Konamon Flow Chart, the roots of takoyaki go back to a dish called rajioyaki, a popular one at Osaka’s street stalls in the early Shōwa period (1926–1989).

Takoyaki is widely associated with Osaka cuisine, being sold in stalls all over the city and with nearly every household having a takoyaki maker of some sort. Also, most souvenir shops in Osaka sell ...

The iconic street food can be found in most corners of Osaka and is prolific along the Dotonbori canal. We recommend sampling a variety of stalls to find your favorite takoyaki haunt. Good places ...