OSAKA, JAPAN: In this Osaka travel guide we show you the best things to do in Osaka. These tourist activities include going ...

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 ...

Explore the best things to do in Japan with this travel guide covering Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. From anime attractions and cherry blossoms to food, culture, and nightlife, discover must-visit ...

One of the world’s most trusted food authorities, the Michelin Guide recently released its 2025 edition for Kyoto and Osaka, featuring an unprecedented 469 restaurant recommendations. This includes ...

The 2025 Expo has kicked off in Osaka, Japan, bringing together more than 150 countries and regions, each with their own culture and vision of the future. From ancient artifacts to AI-powered robots ...

A two-and-a-half-hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo’s glittering skyline lies Osaka. Japan’s second-largest city boasts a profusion of historical sights and modern-day attractions for every sort of ...

Is it just us or does it feel like a lot of people have visited Japan recently? Or at least, have it on their bucket list? There’s a reason for that. According to figures from Japan’s National Tourism ...

Specialising in tori paitan – cloudy, white chicken-based ramen – Torisoba Zagin counts among Osaka’s most universally praised noodle joints. Since opening its first outlet in Higobashi back in 2014, ...

Donkey Kong Country joins Osaka’s family attractions in 2026 guide update Why the new guide matters for family trip planning Travel experts and parents weigh in Osaka’s rise as Japan’s family-friendly ...

OSAKA—For the first time in six years, the Kyoto-Osaka area gained a new top-rated, three-star Michelin restaurant.

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