Osaka isn’t called Japan’s Kitchen for nothing — the city’s streets are alive with sizzling grills, savory aromas, and locals who take food seriously. From molten-centered takoyaki to crispy ...

Osaka is more than neon lights and bustling streets — it’s a living blend of history, tradition, and irresistible street food. From centuries-old castles and shrines to sizzling takoyaki stalls, the ...

Udon is a popular comfort food in Osaka. These characteristically thick Japanese wheat noodles are affordable, filling and come in a wide variety of preparations. Serious noodle aficionados know that ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between April 4 and 12. The first story was viewed by 15% of our regular readers. (The ...

Osaka Prefectural Police investigators search a store near JR Tsuruhashi Station on suspicion of selling counterfeit brand goods in Osaka’s Higashinari Ward on Feb. 2, 2026. (Mainichi/Chinatsu Ide) ...

Mali has set its agricultural support budget at CFA164.4 billion, or about $289 million, for the 2026/2027 farming season. The figure was announced during the 16th session of the National Executive ...

Wall Street has placed a big bet on GLP-1 drugs. When Walmart’s U.S. CEO, John Furner, told Bloomberg in October 2023 that customers on Ozempic were buying “slightly less calories,” packaged-food ...

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Florida will no longer be allowed to purchase certain foods and drinks. Starting April 20, soda, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed ...