Yesterday, TV Osaka's news special featured our shopping district's origins and history in detail.
The theme this time isWhy are there so many specialty districts in Osaka? Unraveling the mystery through history。
Actually, the Sennichimae street where our shopping district is located was one of the approach roads leading to Imamiya Ebisu Shrine back in the Edo period.
The roots of Doguyasuji lie in the stalls that naturally gathered to cater to the passing worshippers.
Later, from the Taisho to the Showa era, it developed into a specialized shopping district for professional kitchenware. It became a place where chefs gathered from all over western Japan, believing that "if you come here, you can open a restaurant tomorrow."
As I mentioned on the show, amidst the ongoing changes of the times, we have renewed our determination to share truly great products filled with the pride of artisans from this city, rather than just cheap goods.
Whether you are a professional chef or a sightseeing visitor, please come and hold in your hands the carefully crafted tools that support Osaka, the city of gourmet food. We sincerely look forward to your visit.
Broadcaster: TV Osaka