Originally Posted by
pdxkankuu
Yep, along with the other kansai natives who don't bother pronouncing it nippon.
They must not be from Osaka :P
zebrametalevel, if you want a very Osaka-esque experience, head to Tenma Station and have a beer, kimchi tempura, and "Ethiopia" (fried pigs feet) at
Tajima-ya. Open from 9 AM for your convenience

You can complete your morning by wandering through the warrens of the Tenjinbashi shopping arcade.