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Hidden behind a dark green door on the 28th floor of Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Canes & Tales is an intimate, 47-seat cocktail bar, inspired by the drinking dens of 1930s Manhattan.
A discreet gold ampersand marks the entrance, reached via a dimly lit corridor that sets the scene for an experience far removed from the hotel's bright, contemporary surroundings.
The bar's latest cocktail collection, launched in November 2026, The Great Railway Bazaar, draws inspiration from American travel writer Paul Theroux's celebrated account of his train journeys through Europe and Asia. Conceived under the direction of Beverage Director Dominic Dijkstra, the menu explores five iconic railway routes: the London Underground, Orient Express, India's Grand Trunk Railway, Japan's Shinkansen and the International Express through Southeast Asia.
Each route inspires two cocktails, with selected drinks also available in alcohol-free versions. A defining feature of the alcoholic creations is the pairing of Japanese and international spirits, reflecting the cultural connections and unexpected encounters that make travelling so rewarding.
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