[Meet up] "Takoyaki Night!!"

Meetup: "Takoyaki Night!!" 🐙✨ Why not spend a wonderful evening with us at The DECK, a vibrant coworking space directly connected to Sakaisujihonmachi Station on the Osaka Metro? This meetup is designed for local residents and international guests living in or visiting Osaka to come together and connect. Whether you are studying, working, or developing your business in Japan, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your network, share your experiences, and make new friends. We are truly looking forward to welcoming you! * ■ Date & Time • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Time: 18:00 – 20:00 * ■ Event Highlights What is Takoyaki? 🐙 Takoyaki is one of Japan’s most famous and beloved street foods, originally born right here in Osaka! They are delicious, bite-sized savory balls made from a wheat flour-based batter. Inside each ball, you will usually find a small piece of *tako* (octopus), along with green onions, pickled ginger, and crunchy tempura scraps (*tenkasu*). It is cooked in a special molded pan to get its perfect round shape. Finally, it is topped with a rich, savory Takoyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire sauce but sweeter), Japanese mayonnaise, dried seaweed powder (*aonori*), and dancing bonito flakes (*katsuobushi*). It is crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and incredibly fun to make together! Our staff will be cooking, but you can also try grilling them yourself! Feel free to take on the challenge—our Takoyaki masters will be there to guide you! * ■ Venue The DECK 1F Honmachi Southern Bldg, 2-1-1 Minami-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-0054 *(Directly connected to Exit 14 of Sakaisujihonmachi Station)* * ■ Fee • Members: 500 JPY • Non-Members: 1,000 JPY *(Both options include 1 can of beer!)* * ■ Why does The DECK provide a place for international guests and the Osaka community to connect? Since opening in 2016, we have cultivated a welcoming, family-like environment and fostered deep community bonds with local residents. At The DECK, we are dedicated to supporting global innovators looking to start or manage a business in Japan. By connecting with the local Osaka community, we hope you will make great friends and find trustworthy peers. If you ever decide to relocate or launch a business in Osaka in the future, these are the people you can rely on. We are always here to help make your dreams happen! *