Dōtonbori - Osaka, Japan

Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and is referred to by some as the "nation's kitchen". A major attraction for visitors and locals is Dōtonbori, a single street that features the regional cuisine of Osaka - takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and fugu - sold in outdoor stalls or small shops.


Kani Doraku - The famous moving mechanical crab


Grilled snow crab legs - you can smell the aroma a block before you reach the entrance.


Takoyaki - octopus balls


A cool food hall


At the Glico retail store where one can find really huge pocky boxes (photo courtesy of D)


(photo courtesy of D)

Okonomiyaki - a pancake made of flour, vegetables/seafood and topped with mayonnaise, otafuku sauce, bonito flakes, and green onions. Good comfort food.

The iconic blowfish lantern in front of Zubora-ya


Tanks of Fugu