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Handmade Soba ShuhaRi: Authentic Osaka Soba Restaurant with House-Ground Buckwheat

Teuchi Soba Shuhari is an authentic Osaka soba restaurant that mills buckwheat in-house and serves handmade soba. Near Osaka Castle, popular with locals

2026.03.13

Osaka Eats

★★☆Book Review | Fast Learning Method by Mariko Mabuchi

Fast Learning Method by economic analyst Mariko Mabuchi, a Kyoto University graduate. Study strategies that increased her income tenfold from 2.6 million yen

2026.03.10

Reading Notes

Japan Betta Contest 2025: Betta Fish Photos from My Visit

Visit report of the Japan Betta Contest, an International Betta Congress (IBC)-recognized event. Introducing contest entry structure and award-winning bettas

2026.03.07

Osaka Daily

Sushiro Dotonbori: Large-Screen Ordering System and Exclusive Menu

Discover Sushiro’s special branch in Namba Dotonbori, Osaka. This guide covers the large-screen ordering system, exclusive menu, games, and self-checkout

2026.03.04

Osaka Eats

Eco Ring: How Much Can You Get for 30 Luxury Shopping Bags and Department Store Cosmetic Pouches?

How much can you get for selling 30 luxury shopping bags, boxes, and pouches at Eco Ring in Japan? I share the actual selling price and pros and cons

2026.03.01

Osaka Daily

39 Chicken: A Korean Fried Chicken Spot I’ve Chosen After 10 Years in Osaka

Review of 39 Chicken, a Korean fried chicken spot in Osaka recommended by a 10-year Korean resident. Featuring chicken once eaten by BTS member Jungkook

2026.02.26

Osaka Eats

Seoul Gopchang: Authentic Korean Gopchang by a Korean Owner in Uehommachi, Osaka

Seoul Gopchang is Osaka’s first Korean-style iron-plate gopchang run by a Korean owner. Enjoy salt or marinated gopchang with fried rice, just like in Korea

2026.02.23

Osaka Eats

★★☆Book Review | The Exercise Brain by Anders Hansen

A review of "The Exercise Brain" by Swedish psychiatrist Anders Hansen. Explains how exercise affects brain cells from a neuroscience perspective

2026.02.20

Reading Notes

Zojirushi Restaurant Osaka Main Store: Interior, Menu, and 4 Ways to Enjoy

A guide to Zojirushi Restaurant Osaka Main Store, operated by Zojirushi. It covers the interior, the menu, and four ways to enjoy your meal

2026.02.17

Osaka Eats

Zojirushi Restaurant Osaka Main Store: Store Information, Exterior, Waiting and Ticket System

A guide to Zojirushi Restaurant Osaka Main Store, operated by Zojirushi. It covers store information, the exterior, and the waiting ticket system

2026.02.14

Osaka Eats