
Most tourists rush through Osaka for Universal Studios and Dotonboriβbig mistake. Iβve lived here for more than 10 years, and this guide reveals the real Osaka: backstreet izakayas, Michelin bites, thrift shopping locals swear by, and day trips even Japanese travelers miss. No overpriced tourist traps, just authentic spots you wonβt find on TikTok (yet). Some links may be affiliate links, which helps support my work at no extra cost to you. Letβs dive in!