Local Secret · Taisho
Little Okinawa (Taisho Ward) リトル沖縄（大正区）
Taisho ward has one of Japan's largest Okinawan communities: find Okinawan restaurants, andagi doughnuts and shops along the Hirao shopping street.
HoursShops approx. 11:00-20:00
ClosedVaries
PriceTypical meal: ¥1,200
Getting thereTaisho Station, bus 10 min
Time needed2 hours
Best timeLunchtime
AddressHirao, Taisho-ku, Osaka
About
In the 20th century many Okinawans moved to Taisho to work in its factories, and the ward still has a strong Okinawan identity. The Hirao Hondori shopping street has Okinawan restaurants serving goya chanpuru and soki soba, grocers stocking island ingredients, and sanshin music at festivals.
Highlights
- Okinawan restaurants and grocers
- Andagi doughnuts
- Unique community history
- Off the tourist path
Tips
- Take a bus from Taisho Station
- Visit during the Taisho Eisa festival in autumn
- Try Orion beer with dinner
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