{"id":5305,"date":"2019-04-06T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T00:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=5305"},"modified":"2022-07-20T23:00:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T23:00:04","slug":"what-to-buy-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/activities\/what-to-buy-osaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping Guide: What to Buy in Osaka"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Osaka<\/a>\u00a0has, of late, become a city that rivals in tourist popularity with\u00a0Tokyo<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Kyoto<\/a>. Neon-illuminated Tokyo and romantic Kyoto attract first-timers to Japan but Osaka draws in regular visitors – especially the food-enthusiastic travellers. Foodies will love Osaka for its variety of food, and the great thing is that many of their food items can be bought as souvenirs too. So, if you\u2019re wondering what to buy in Osaka, here are some of the best goodies that you can get your hands on.<\/p>\n

Osaka city \/ Feature Image by\u00a0<\/em>Pixabay<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What to Buy in Osaka<\/h2>\n

\"\"Kuidaore Mr\u00a0Taro Pudding<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of Osaka\u2019s most notable symbols is the drummer Kuidaore Mr Taro. He has generated a wide range of souvenirs from keychains and phone cases to even pudding.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Mr\u00a0Taro pudding \/ Source: @vicki_yen88<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Get yourself a box of Mr\u00a0Taro pudding where you will find three of Mr Taro’s hats inside. The puddings are packaged inside the hats, which are adorable to keep as souvenirs after enjoying the dessert. The Mr\u00a0Taro pudding is a must-buy item as the drummer has become a mascot for the city of Osaka.<\/p>\n

Uncle Rikuro Cheesecake<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Neither too sweet nor too savoury, Uncle Rikuro cheesecakes has a perfectly balanced flavour. Uncle Rikuro is a renowned cheesecake brand in Osaka and you will know just how much people love their fluffy cheesecakes from the long queues.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Uncle Rikuro Cheesecake \/ Source: @<\/em>jappolian<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pablo Cheese Tarts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For every person who can\u2019t get enough of cheesy desserts, there\u2019s Pablo Cheese Tarts. Hugely popular worldwide, Pablo cheesecakes and tarts come in different varieties, and they are so good that it\u2019d be a shame not to try them while you\u2019re in Osaka!<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Pablo Cheese Tart \/ Image source:\u00a0<\/em>Pixabay<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Takoyaki Calbee Jagariko<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Calbee Jagariko is a popular snack across Japan, but Osaka decided to give it a twist. They added octopus ball flavouring called\u00a0takoyaki<\/em>\u00a0to the crunchy corn sticks. Actually, the well-known delicacy\u00a0t<\/em>akoyaki<\/em> was created in Osaka, and you will find many restaurants serving them with beer.<\/p>\n

\"\"Calbee Jagariko \/<\/span>\u00a0Image source: @<\/span><\/em>OsakaBob_Official<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you buy some Calbee Jagariko snacks when you’re shopping in Osaka. They are perfect souvenirs that come in a package with the cute\u00a0Takoyaki<\/em>\u00a0character!<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Takoyaki crackers \/<\/span> CC by 3.0\/<\/span><\/em>Lyana Lee<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

551 Horai Pork Buns<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is said that 551 Horai stores across the Kansai region produce many buns per day. Here,\u00a0 branches alone make over 100,000 buns per day, prepared fresh in front of hungry crowds.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0551 Horai<\/span> \/ CC by 3.0\/<\/span><\/em>Theresa<\/em><\/a><\/span>\"\"\u00a0Steamed pork buns\/<\/span> CC by 3.0 \/\u00a0<\/span><\/em>JiLL Wu<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t like eating pork or you\u2019re a vegetarian, you can try their red bean buns or shrimp\u00a0gyoza<\/em>\u00a0(Japanese dumplings).<\/p>\n

Pon Pon Japon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the must-have souvenirs is Pon-Pon Japon, a rice snack in different flavours including almond coffee and maple syrup. The rice snacks are packaged adorably, making them great souvenirs. Pon Pon Japon snacks are available in all Takashimaya stores.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Pon Pon Japon \/<\/span> Image source: @<\/span><\/em>keyashylphy<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Aoki Shofuan Manju<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manju<\/em>\u00a0is a traditional Japanese bun dessert made of flour, rice powder, buckwheat and red bean paste. The red bean paste fillings are not too sweet, while the texture of the bun is fluffy and chewy.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Manju \/<\/span> Image Source: @<\/span><\/em>momiji_yuki<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

You can buy the\u00a0manju<\/em>\u00a0dessert from Aoki Shofuan stores as they are Osaka\u2019s best\u00a0manju\u00a0<\/em>retailer. Among their popular\u00a0manju<\/em>\u00a0items are milk\u00a0manju<\/em>\u00a0made with butter and condensed milk, and\u00a0manju tsukigesho<\/em>, a variant which uses butter filled with white bean paste.<\/p>\n

Baton D\u2019or<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You probably know Pocky, the crispy pretzel sticks covered in chocolate, but have you heard of Baton d\u2019or? Baton D\u2019or is like Pocky, but the snack comes in various flavours. Milk, butter, wine, and apple are a few unique flavours in their huge collection. The dough is kneaded in butter, giving the sticks a mouth-watering buttery aroma.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Baton D’or \/<\/span> Image source: @<\/span><\/em>johntdnguyen<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Baton D\u2019or is only available in Osaka and exclusively sold in two department stores. If you want to get exclusive souvenirs, head to Hankyu Umeda and Takashimaya for these \u2018premium Pocky\u2019 items.<\/p>\n

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Best Place to Stay in Osaka for Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your trip mainly revolves around food, then the best place to stay is\u00a0Hotel Sunroute Osaka Namba<\/a>\u00a0which is central to major transport hubs, shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Osaka at night \/<\/span> CC by 3.0 \/\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Cherisse Rosales<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

However, Osaka has so much to offer apart from gastronomic adventure.\u00a0APA Villa Hotel Yodayabashi<\/a>\u00a0is another option to consider especially if you also enjoy historic buildings and parks as the hotel is close to Osaka Castle and Nakanoshima Park.<\/p>\n

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