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    osaka

    US /oˈsɑkə, ˌɔsɑˈkɑ/

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    UK /əuˈsɑ:kə/

    A1
    prop. n.Proper NounA large port city and major commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu.
    Osaka is a major city in Japan.
    prop. n.Proper NounA region in Japan surrounding the city of Osaka.
    The Osaka region is known for its street food.
    n.NounThe dialect spoken in the city of Osaka.
    The local speak Osaka dialect.

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    The Singaporean Who Saved Kyoto Traditional Townhouses / 消えゆく京町家を守るシンガポール人 【Akadot TV】

    03:35The Singaporean Who Saved Kyoto Traditional Townhouses / 消えゆく京町家を守るシンガポール人 【Akadot TV】
    • I did Economics at Osaka University.

      I did Economics at Osaka University.

    B1

    "Just Speak!" | #4 - "PAST" | English SPEAKING Practice

    16:58"Just Speak!"  |  #4 - "PAST"  |  English SPEAKING Practice
    • I went to Osaka.

      I went to Osaka.

    • I ate lunch in a ramen restaurant in Osaka.

      I ate lunch in a ramen restaurant in Osaka.

    A2

    Japanese Pantry Items Explained

    13:46Japanese Pantry Items Explained
    • Well, it's not alive It's actually a very very thinly sliced piece of fish and the heat is causing it to like wiggle and move You've probably seen it before on okonomiyaki That's that savory pancake or maybe something from Osaka like they have like the octopus balls and sometimes they add them on top of that So this is actually fish It's bonito and they cut them into these like slabs and they're dried smoked and fermented and they are absolutely Rock hard these dried fermented slabs are put against these special blocks with blades on them and they shave them into these thin curls Thin curls that look kind of like this But this particular type of katsuobushi is used for seasoning on top of things like tofu or on Okonomiyaki, it tastes a little bit lighter and it's shaved quite thinly You can also buy a different type of katsuobushi that's used for flavoring your soup So if you're making dashi from scratch Which I've made a video before on how to make dashi you put those on top of the hot water and it kind of soaks And creates that smoky slightly fishy taste.

      Well, it's not alive It's actually a very very thinly sliced piece of fish and the heat is causing it to like wiggle and move You've probably seen it before on okonomiyaki That's that savory pancake or maybe something from Osaka like they have like the octopus balls and sometimes they add them on top of that So this is actually fish It's bonito and they cut them into these like slabs and they're dried smoked and fermented and they are absolutely Rock hard these dried fermented slabs are put against these special blocks with blades on them and they shave them into these thin curls Thin curls that look kind of like this But this particular type of katsuobushi is used for seasoning on top of things like tofu or on Okonomiyaki, it tastes a little bit lighter and it's shaved quite thinly You can also buy a different type of katsuobushi that's used for flavoring your soup So if you're making dashi from scratch Which I've made a video before on how to make dashi you put those on top of the hot water and it kind of soaks And creates that smoky slightly fishy taste.

    • You've probably seen it before on okonomiyaki, that's that savory pancake, or maybe something from Osaka, like they have, like, the octopus balls,

      You've probably seen it before on okonomiyaki, that's that savory pancake, or maybe something from Osaka, like they have, like, the octopus balls,

    B2

    Rural Japan is Dying (but maybe it doesn't have to...)

    15:53Rural Japan is Dying (but maybe it doesn't have to...)
    • Even in the big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, being able to experience things through a local guide or through the eyes of a local guide can make all the difference.

      Even in the big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, being able to experience things through a local guide or through the eyes of a local guide can make all the difference.

    • Even in the big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, being able to experience things through a local guide or through the eyes of a local guide can make all the difference.

      Even in the big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, being able to experience things through a local guide or through the eyes of a local guide can make all the difference.

    A2

    Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip

    12:21Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip
    • Closed to both Osaka and Kyoto in western Japan, there are multiple train connections between Nara and the two major cities.

      Closed to both Osaka and Kyoto in western Japan, there are multiple train connections between Nara and the two major cities.

    • The city is well served by Kintetsu, a private railway company whose network extends as far as Nagoya and the Shima Peninsula, and connects Nara to both Kyoto and Osaka.

      The city is well served by Kintetsu, a private railway company whose network extends as far as Nagoya and the Shima Peninsula, and connects Nara to both Kyoto and Osaka.

    B1

    Exploring Wakayama City | Osaka Side-Trip

    07:10Exploring Wakayama City | Osaka Side-Trip
    • One of several private rail networks serving Japan's Kansai region, the Nankai Electric Railway extends from its base in downtown Osaka all the way to Wakayama, as well as connecting to Kansai International Airport.

      One of several private rail networks serving Japan's Kansai region, the Nankai Electric Railway extends from its base in downtown Osaka all the way to Wakayama, as well as connecting to Kansai International Airport.

    • One of several private rail networks serving Japan's Kansai region, the Nankai Electric Railway extends from its base in downtown Osaka all the way to Wakayama, as well as connecting to Kansai International Airport.

      One of several private rail networks serving Japan's Kansai region, the Nankai Electric Railway extends from its base in downtown Osaka all the way to Wakayama, as well as connecting to Kansai International Airport.

    B1

    Mimaru Osaka Namba Station Hotel Review - Japan

    15:58Mimaru Osaka Namba Station Hotel Review - Japan
    • We are in Osaka today!

      We are in Osaka today!

    • We are in Osaka today!

      We are in Osaka today!

    B1

    How to get from Kansai Airport to Osaka & Kyoto

    04:16How to get from Kansai Airport to Osaka & Kyoto
    • Located on a man-made island in Osaka Bay about 40 km south of central Osaka, Kansai Airport has two terminal buildings.

      Located on a man-made island in Osaka Bay about 40 km south of central Osaka, Kansai Airport has two terminal buildings.

    • Located on the man-made island in Osaka Bay about 40 kilometers south of central Osaka, Kansai Airport has two terminal buildings.

      Located on the man-made island in Osaka Bay about 40 kilometers south of central Osaka, Kansai Airport has two terminal buildings.

    B1

    Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima

    06:31Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima is accessible by Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen in around 4 hours from Tokyo or around 90 minutes from Osaka and Kyoto.

      Hiroshima is accessible by Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen in around 4 hours from Tokyo or around 90 minutes from Osaka and Kyoto.

    • Hiroshima is accessible by Tōkaidō Sanyō Shinkansen in around 4 hours from Tokyo, or around 90 minutes from Osaka and Kyoto.

      Hiroshima is accessible by Tōkaidō Sanyō Shinkansen in around 4 hours from Tokyo, or around 90 minutes from Osaka and Kyoto.

    B1

    Japan Rail Pass ALTERNATIVES | Saving Money on Transportation

    09:23Japan Rail Pass ALTERNATIVES | Saving Money on Transportation
    • For example, a round trip from Tokyo to Osaka costs around ¥30,000 with regular reserved seat tickets which is around the same price as the 7-day Japan Rail Pass before the price increase but cheaper than the new 7-day Japan Rail Pass which costs ¥50,000.

      For example, a round trip from Tokyo to Osaka costs around ¥30,000 with regular reserved seat tickets which is around the same price as the 7-day Japan Rail Pass before the price increase but cheaper than the new 7-day Japan Rail Pass which costs ¥50,000.

    • For example, a round trip from Tokyo to Osaka costs around 30,000 yen with regular reserved-seat tickets, which is around the same price as the 7-day Japan Rail Pass before the price increase, but

      For example, a round trip from Tokyo to Osaka costs around 30,000 yen with regular reserved-seat tickets, which is around the same price as the 7-day Japan Rail Pass before the price increase, but

    B1