Ask most people where they want to go in Japan, and they’ll likely reply without a moment’s hesitation – “Tokyo, duh.” Romantic Kyoto may come a close second, or tropical Okinawa, but the Japan bucket ...

OSAKA, JAPAN: In this Osaka travel guide we show you the best things to do in Osaka. These tourist activities include going to Dotonbori, Tsutenkaku Tower, DenDen Town, Osaka Aquarium, Osaka Castle, ...

Patina, in Osaka, Japan, opened in 2025 and is now the No. 1 hotel in the world, as voted in our “World’s Best Awards” survey ...

Osaka is more than just a stop on Japan’s Golden Route — it’s a vibrant base for exploring Kansai’s culture, food, and nearby cities. From street food feasts to day trips to Kyoto, Nara, or Kobe, ...

Previously, we spoke about 15 things you can do in Tokyo, which lies in the Kanto region of Japan. So, how about its opposite, the Kansai region, particularly Osaka? Personally, I prefer to visit ...

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 ...

You can expect a lot from Osaka, and not just because it’s the hub of Japan’s Kansai region. For starters, Osaka is well known for its amazing street food, from piping hot pops of joy known as ...

Ease of getting around can make a big difference to any visitor’s trip to Osaka, with its numerous attractions and cheap, tasty eats. As the Osaka Amazing Pass offers unlimited subway and bus rides, ...

FACING down a 27st wrestler in person wasn’t at the top of my to-do list when I arrived in Japan. But I was in his backyard in Sakurai, near where sumo started 2,000 years ago, so it seemed rude not ...