OSAKA--Littering has long soiled the bustling Dotonbori district here as tourists who enjoyed takoyaki and other local specialties often just tossed away the plastic trays and sticks. But now ...

“Osaka was the economic and political center ... that’s not to say it’s empty during the day). Tanaka frequents Takoyaki Wanaka Dotonbori for takoyaki. Her favorite spot for okonomiyaki ...

No trip to Dotonbori is complete without eating signature Osaka food such as "okonomiyaki" cabbage pancakes, "takoyaki" octopus balls and "kushi-katsu" kebabs. Each time I’m in Dotonbori and ...

But if noodle soup is a bit too clichéd for you and you’re not about to risk your life for sashimi, your next choice should definitely be takoyaki. At Osaka Konamon Museum, you can learn about ...

As it happens, some of the lights inside the hotel are shaped like takoyaki, the ball-shaped snacks filled with octopus that are found across Osaka, including the stalls around Dotonbori.