Osaka is a city in Japan and is a tourist attraction that many tourists visit. Osaka has many things to eat and enjoy, and many tourists go there for shopping. A CBT reporter decided to visit Osaka for a vacation to experience Japan and give the readers an indirect experience.

  Dotonbori
  Dotonbori is a crowded street in Osaka and is a place where many people enjoy shopping. There are cosmetic products, a drug store that sells miscellaneous items, cheap necessities and Don Quixote, a store where people can buy snacks. As many tourists visit the area, there are a variety of clothing stores, and many restaurants that appease hunger are located everywhere. When people go to Dotonbori, they can see the signboard of Glico. Glico is a company which is located in Dotonbori. The signboard of Glico became a famous spot to take a photo because of its huge size. It is also a famous landmark, so people take pictures in front of this outdoor sign.

  Ichiran Ramen
  When visitors look around Dotonbori, they can often see many people lining up in front of the restaurants, as there are many restaurants in Dotonbori where they can taste various kinds of food. In particular, Ichiran Ramen is one of the foods visitors should try if they go to Osaka. Ramen sold in Ichiran Ramen can be ordered with various toppings. People can enjoy various flavors depending on how they order them, so people often try Ichiran Ramen more than once.


  Makino Tendong
  Japan is famous for its rice topped with fries. Makino Tendon is a place where many people visit because it is cheap and has excellent taste. The best-selling set B is served on rice with a single eel, eggs, fried seaweed, fried peppers, grilled mushrooms, and fried fish. If visitors eat a variety of fried foods and enjoy a cool local beer, they can enjoy the feeling of Osaka. Also, there are seats in front of the kitchen, so customers can eat while watching the chefs cook. Tendong in Makino is a place where people can enjoy good rice dishes.

  Chibo Okonomiyaki
  In Japan, visitors must not forget the iron plate dishes as there are so many iron plate dishes. Two famous dishes are okonomiyaki and yakisoba. Okonomiyaki is a dish similar to that of Korean pancakes and is a dish with various seafood toppings. Yakisoba is a stir-fried noodle dish with various ingredients. It seems that the best way to eat okonomiyaki is to eat it according to the way the chef recommends. Visitors can enjoy the taste of the original recipe. Some restaurants offer a variety of dishes, so people can visit and enjoy them according to their tastes.


  Stekidon
  When people are walking around the street, they can see many restaurants selling rice dishes nearby. One restaurant named Black Stone is famous. It sells stekidon and local beer. Stekidon, which is beef on rice, is recommended for readers to try. Stekidon is a beef with a special sauce on top of rice. In particular, spreading the yolk of an egg on the top and mixing it is the best way to enjoy it.


  Danggo
  Everyone in Korea might have had skewered rice cakes when they were in school. Japanese also love rice cake skewers. In Japan, these rice cake skewers are called danggo and are seasoned with sweet soy sauce. There are many different kinds of danggos, so the taste is very different depending on which seasonings are on top of the danggo. There are many wagons on the streets selling various danggos, so if visitors want to taste a variety of danggos, they can just walk around the streets.


  Nabe
  On cold days, most people might think of warm soup. Nabe will thaw a cold body. Nabe is a Japanese dish that boils various ingredients in a pot. Many people go to Japan and eat the nabe with pork. Various vegetables and tripe combine to give a deep taste. Also, if visitors enjoy rice with soy sauce and egg, it will be perfect. Nabe can have a variety of flavors depending on the ingredients added, and the basic difference in broth determines the flavor from each store. It is recommended that people enjoy the taste of nabe dishes that they may have heard about in Korea at least once.


  Pancakes
  Now, it’s normal to feel empty if people don’t have dessert after having a meal. There is a famous pancake house in Osaka. The store is so popular that people have to wait for a long time. It is most famous for its original flat pancakes. The pancakes are plentiful. The pancakes coated with caramel syrup and chocolate syrup are enough to make people forget their fullness. The warm tea enjoyed with the pancakes makes the soft pancakes go down more smoothly. Some people revisit Osaka   to enjoy brunch   in the warm morning.


  Comfort Lunch box
  For office workers living in Japan, lunch boxes are a must-eat meal. To attract a variety of tastes, convenience stores have established various lunch boxes. There is a famous lunch box containing omelette, an egg sandwich and milk tea. The lunch boxes can compare to a dish fresh out of the restaurant. The milk tea is similar to that enjoyed in cafes. If visitors see the convenience stores, they should try the lunch boxes. There are many different kinds of lunch boxes, such as sushi and pork cutlet, so please try it once.

  The CBT reporter had no time to go sightseeing because he only went to eat, but it was a worthwhile trip. For college students, vacation is an excellent chance to go on a trip. I hope readers will take the time to make happy memories even if they cannot go abroad.

By Nam Min-woo
 mw38@cbnu.ac.kr