Made in Osaka

Osaka is a city where busy canals and ports intersect, attracting many merchants and becoming a prosperous trading hub. It is not surprising that many world-famous Japanese brands were born in Osaka or have a close connection to Osaka.

Japan's two biggest beverage manufacturers, Asahi Soft Drinks and Suntory, were both founded in Osaka in the 1800s. Food replicas, a popular Osaka souvenir for enthusiasts, were commercialized by Iwasaki, a company headquartered in Osaka, and spread throughout Japan in the 1920s. Also, in 1958, Momofuku Ando, who lived in Osaka, developed the first instant ramen.
How did these products and companies, which were initially small-scale operations, take off from Osaka to the world? If you want to find out the key points, be sure to take a factory tour. Asahi Beer Suita Factory, Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, and the Instant Ramen Memorial Museum in Ikeda all offer factory tours and are recommended spots to learn about "Made in Osaka." There are also several factories in Osaka where you can experience making your own food replicas.

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