Osaka is Japan's third-largest city by population, and for centuries has been one of the most -- if not the most -- important commercial and cultural centers in the country.
Given Osaka's very nature as a merchant hub, is it any wonder that so many amazing local products come out of the place?
Allow us to introduce you to the cream of the crop, with help from something special: OSAKA-MON!
OSAKA-MON? What's that?
OSAKA-MON is a special certification granted to local producers, restaurants, manufacturers, and other businesses that are either originally from Osaka or have a decidedly "Osakan" feel to them.
OSAKA-MON MEIHIN are designated food products and other souvenirs that are over 50 years old and therefore truly representative of the Osaka region and its people (meihin literally means "famous thing").
In short, it's a celebration of things that are Osaka born and bred, and have been adored by the public for generations!
Watch the official introduction video below to find out more!
From Osaka, with love!
The OSAKA-MON initiative harks back to Osaka's history as both a major commercial trade hub and culinary haven (it was known as Japan's Kitchen during the Edo period, 1603-1868).
That means OSAKA-MON is also a celebration of all the hardworking men and women who contribute to local industry, and all of us at ZenPlus are both delighted and honored to be able to share the fruits of their efforts with all of you around the world via our online marketplace.
Scroll down to get a small taste of our unique and ever-growing OSAKA-MON product lineup!
OSAKA-MON? What's that?
OSAKA-MON is a special certification granted to local producers, restaurants, manufacturers, and other businesses that are either originally from Osaka or have a decidedly "Osakan" feel to them.
OSAKA-MON MEIHIN are designated food products and other souvenirs that are over 50 years old and therefore truly representative of the Osaka region and its people (meihin literally means "famous thing").
In short, it's a celebration of things that are Osaka born and bred, and have been adored by the public for generations!
Watch the official introduction video below to find out more!
From Osaka, with love!
The OSAKA-MON initiative harks back to Osaka's history as both a major commercial trade hub and culinary haven (it was known as Japan's Kitchen during the Edo period, 1603-1868).
That means OSAKA-MON is also a celebration of all the hardworking men and women who contribute to local industry, and all of us at ZenPlus are both delighted and honored to be able to share the fruits of their efforts with all of you around the world via our online marketplace.
Scroll down to get a small taste of our unique and ever-growing OSAKA-MON product lineup!