Nakagawakaya, Tamura Yu, and Tomoko Nonomura Moved! Human Dramas Behind Revivals: "Long-Gap Gourmet Revivals" & "Osaka's Last Remaining Shops" Ranking
A TV Osaka variety show ranks "Long-Gap Gourmet Revivals" and "Osaka's Last Remaining Shops." Featuring Nakagawakaya, Yu Tamura, and Tomoko Nonomura, the show explores the human stories behind restaurants miraculously revived by fans and the rare businesses still operating today.
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- 📰 Published: May 29, 2026 at 11:00
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This variety show conducts thorough research across Osaka's 43 municipalities to create original rankings, helping viewers rediscover the hidden charms of Osaka. In the "Long-Gap Gourmet Revival Ranking," we focus on the time elapsed between closure and reopening. For instance, "Horumon Yamaki" in Nishinari Ward was revived through fan efforts, while "Unagi Jinda" in Kita Ward restarted using a secret sauce. "Inanomichi" in Chuo Ward inherited flavors beloved by comedians, and "Menya Yu" in Miyakojima Ward was revived by a regular customer's passion. "Kissa Suzu" in Higashiosaka was restarted by a university student, and "B.B.CURRY" in Suita was revived by a chef who inherited a legendary recipe. Additionally, the "Osaka's Last Remaining Shops Ranking" features people preserving rare trades, ranked by their years of operation.
FAQ
What characterizes the revived gourmet scene in Osaka?
It is characterized by the human stories behind the revivals, such as the passion of fans and the inheritance of secret recipes.