Known throughout Japan as 'Tenka no Daidokoro' (the nation's kitchen), Osaka offers a vibrant, unfiltered food scene unlike anywhere else in the country.
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Osaka After Dark: Dotonbori Street Food Crawl & Secret Standing Bars
Rick Steves & Japan Editorial Team
Japan Travel Curator & Culture Specialist
Rick's Insider Pro-Tips
Never double-dip your kushikatsu skewers in the communal sauce basin.
Look for moss-covered Fudo Myoo statue inside Hozenji Yokocho for good travel fortune.
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