Plunge into the vibrant heart of Osaka's legendary food culture along the neon-lit Dōtonbori canal. From crispy takoyaki to steaming bowls of ramen, discover why Japan's kitchen city is an unmissable destination for every serious food lover and adventurous traveller.

Every morning at 5:30am in the Toyosu outer market, auctioneer Watanabe Keita raises his voice and the tuna sell in seconds. Follow him through a single pre-dawn shift and discover the intricate, almost musical language of Japan's most frenetic and ancient commercial tradition.