In this travel guide, I’ll share two different day trip itineraries of Osaka. One will be the exact itinerary I did during my first visit to Japan (showcasing the best of Osaka), and the other is ...
Make a wish—and see others’ dreams come true—amid thousands of daruma dolls at Katsuoji Temple. Get lost in the glowing orbs of the magical forest installation at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka. Savor ...
I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara.
New Shinsaibashi and Namba properties opening in fall 2026 will welcome international families seeking spacious accommodations in one of Japan’s most vibrant destinations ...
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 ...
Osaka's Shinsekai district at night. Walking through the streets of Osaka at twilight is an experience for all the senses. Among the sparkling neon lights of Dotonbori Canal, the scent of freshly ...