Comments on: Ultimate Osaka Travel Guide 大阪

By: Min

Min — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:28:56 +0000

In reply to Mr. JOC.

Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

By: Mr. JOC

Mr. JOC — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:42:44 +0000

In reply to Herman.

Hi Herman,

Thank you for your suggestion!

By: Mr. JOC

Mr. JOC — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:41:02 +0000

In reply to min.

Hi Min,

We sometimes struggle to find the appropriate omiyage as well since Japan seems to have everything but even better. What we’ve gifted in the past are kitchen towels that feature local sights (like San Francisco-themed), a variety of nuts, and unique kitchen tools. The important part is that the gifts come from your heart. Avoid chocolate and other foods that will melt in hot weather and doesn’t do well with humidity.

By: min

min — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:16:29 +0000

Hi Nami & JOC,
Thank you for your tips for Osaka travel. I will be visiting Osaka soon to visit elderly aunts, uncle and some middle aged cousins. I have been trying very hard to think of some good omiyage to take to them from California but I am having a hard time coming up with something they might like. I have not been back to Japan in several decades and no longer know what elderly people in Japan might like. Do you have any suggestions (preferably not too much food omiyage since they seem to have a lot of dietary restrictions). Thank you so much.
I always look forward to your Just One Cookbook emails. Thank you for all your hard work.

By: Herman

Herman — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:55:03 +0000

Dear JOC guides, I agree with your Osaka tips, but would like to add one more absolutely must-visit attraction. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics – http://www.moco.or.jp. This will give the visitor a unique insight into ceramics as the combination of art, utility and crafts. And it will make you appreciate the role of tableware in Japanese food culture. Enjoy!

By: Mr. JOC

Mr. JOC — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:55:08 +0000

In reply to Mariko.

Hi Mariko, Osaka definitely has a different vibe from Tokyo. Glad you have such great memories for it and the food is for sure a highlight!

By: Mariko

Mariko — Tue, 30 May 2023 03:06:23 +0000

Thanks for this article. I LOOOOOVED Osaka!!! When I visited in 2019 I could immediately tell how it had a different vibe to the city. I felt like everyone and everything about it was very sophisticated, youthful, modern.. it was great. I thought it felt very different from the busy Tokyo. I was able to go to Osaka castle (I went on a tour bus called the wonderloop), USJ(only the citywalk), did a lot of shopping, and of course dotonbori where I ate too much . I spent only 2 nights there before going to Kyoto but if I had known was only 30-1hr train ride away I would've stayed longer in Osaka. Definitely want to go back here and explore more!

By: Mr. JOC

Mr. JOC — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:02:43 +0000

In reply to Renee.

Hi Renee, the travel guide locations we share are usually evergreen and have been there for quite a while. We avoid sharing trendy places as they don’t last long. We also verify that the locations are open prior to sharing.