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Takoyaki Secrets in 37 Seconds

Welcome to the wonderful world of takoyaki, battered octopus balls!

The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum

Nissin Noodles honors the inventor of instant noodles with the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka.

14 Wacky Wilderness Onsen

Onsen critic Isamu Gunji risks his naked life to bring us 14 unforgettable outdoor hot springs that are barely on the map.

Inside Osaka's Attack on Titan Bathrooms

Awkward images of Levi, Armin, and other Survey Corps members watch visitors pee.

Top Ramen Blogger Ranking 2015

Ramen bloggers are connected, especially in Japan, and most of the best ramen blogs know each other and regularly go out to crush ramen bowls together.

8 Extra-Thick Ramen Restaurants in Osaka

Don't let the thickness of this rich tonkotsu soup scare you off! These restaurants are serving up some serious noodles in Osaka.

12 Incredible Onsen Getaways from Osaka

Choose from large spas, private family baths, mixed-gender onsen and more!

Clean-Aired Cafés: 5 Super Smoke-Free Chains!

Smoke-free sipping may not be Japan-standard just yet, but now you can at least enjoy your coffee in clean air at a few more non-Starbucks chains almost anywhere in the country!

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