Expedition through Gastronomic Wonders of Osaka Food Culture!

During the Edo period, Osaka was an economic centre and a strategic point for land and sea transportation. It became an economic centre as specialities and fresh ingredients gathered here from all over the country, and the rise of commercial activities had a great impact on food culture. Osaka was and still is known as the “nation’s kitchen.”

Food culture in this city of merchant incorporates the rational idea of frugality that permeated every corner of life, while only high-quality restaurants that wowed the taste buds of their customers survived.

As the passion for food grew in Osaka, the “mottainai spirit” of valuing ingredients, not wasting anything, and throwing away as little as possible took root. Even in the production areas that support Osaka, a major city of consumption, the quality of food and ingredients has been improved, at the same time the awareness of not wasting anything has been rooted, and food sustainability has been put into practice in line with modern SDGs.
We would like to introduce “Gastronomy Tourism,” a journey where you can enjoy unique food culture experiences such as interacting with production areas and producers who are working on food sustainability.