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 ...

Osaka has so many rivers and bridges that it has long been called ‘Water City’ and ‘Happyaku-yabashi,’ meaning 808 bridges. If you’re in the city, try getting tips from people on the street rather ...

The third-largest city in Japan offers a bewildering array of fascinations. In partnership with Japan National Tourism Organization, we speak to an expat who’s made the metropolis his home. When ...

The long-suffering transit hub for former imperial capital Kyoto (1), Japan’s second city Osaka is finally having its moment in the spotlight as more than just a fun night out (although what a fun ...

Osaka, Japan, and the surrounding Kansai region are the country's spiritual heartland. The site of one of the earliest capitals of the country, Osaka remains a vital center for trade and ...

Osaka Castle, a staple tourist attraction in the Japanese city, attracts more than 2.5 million visitors every year. Osaka Castle Park is also home to a number of important cultural properties and is a ...

The 300-meter tall Abeno Harukas building, in Abeno Ward, Osaka, was completed in March 2014. It surpasses Yokohama’s Landmark Tower (296 meters), built in 1993, and is currently Japan’s tallest ...

Known as Japan’s street-food capital, this lively coastal city is also packed with neighbourhoods for vintage-shopping and bar-hopping. The vibrant streets of central Osaka around Dotonbori Canal are ...

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 ...

Universal Studios Japan is one of Japan's premiere recreational spots, garnering not only visitors from around the country but many tourists from abroad as well. For those who want to enjoy all the ...