OSAKA GREETINGS “SHOBAI HANJO”

“Shōbai hanjō.”
Today, I want to teach you a word you can use in Osaka.

This phrase isn’t a wish to “make a lot of money.”
It’s not about chasing profit—
it’s a prayer to be allowed to keep going.

“Business” is something born between people.
And “prosperity” can’t exist alone.
You build trust,
you keep your promises,
and repeat small moments of “maido,” again and again.

That’s where true prosperity begins.

In the world of merchants,
a big win once
matters less than lasting a long time.

When I say this phrase, I always remind myself—
“Do business in a way you’re not ashamed of.”
That’s what real prosperity truly means.

When you come to Osaka, definitely try using it!!