As one of the largest cities in Japan, Osaka and the broader Kansai region stand out in contrast to Tokyo for its unique dialect, seemingly grittier way of life, and as the gateway to the island of ...

It’s early afternoon, and Sake no Ana is nearly full. Customers hunker down at the bar, sipping sake, highballs, shochu, and glasses of beer. They’re mostly men in their 60s, or older, unified by a ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Hyperactive Osaka is a hard-working, progressive, fun-loving city whose shopping, dining and street ...

For most first-time visitors following a simple Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka route, the nationwide Japan Rail Pass is usually not the ...

I'm hurtling through a course of neon-lit puddles in a sudden spring downpour. Blinking electronic signs blip out slogans about ramen, Asahi beer, and curiously amorphous octopus balls. With each sign ...

In tasty news for quality-conscious foodies in Osaka, four new restaurants in the city have been ‘selected’ by Michelin inspectors for addition to the world-famous food guide. A step below Bib ...

JAPAN: in this Japan travel guide we show you everything you need to know visiting Japan. We discuss everything from transportation in Japan like high speed trains called the Shinkansen, to the Tokyo ...

Osaka is Japan’s third most populous city after Tokyo and Yokohama and the largest municipality in western Japan. It is famous for its role in many major historic events, from the construction of ...

Osaka's iconic Glico Running Man will close its lights starting November 30, 2026.

Osaka Prefectural Government has published a comprehensive handbook specifically designed for international business visitors to EXPO 2025. This invaluable resource provides detailed information about ...