Osaka

The city of Osaka in the Kansai region

Cycling in Osaka: The People’s City on Two Wheels

By Andrew / July 7, 2026

Home Cycling in Osaka: The People’s City on Two Wheels Osaka does not stand on ceremony, and neither does its […]

By Andrew / July 4, 2026

Home Where to stay in Osaka Osaka wears its heart on its sleeve — a loud, warm, food-obsessed city that

By Andrew / July 3, 2026

Home Umeda Sky Building Umeda Sky Building at a glance Best forThe Floating Garden Observatory & rooftop city views Time

By Andrew / July 3, 2026

Home shinsekai-tsutenkaku Shinsekai & Tsūtenkaku at a glance Best forRetro Osaka, the Tsūtenkaku tower & kushikatsu Time needed1–2 hours Getting

By Andrew / July 3, 2026

Home Kuromon Ichiba Market Osaka’s kitchen Kuromon Ichiba at a glance Best for”Osaka’s kitchen” — fresh seafood & street snacks

By Andrew / July 3, 2026

Home Osaka Castle Osaka Castle at a glance Best forThe landmark keep, its museum & the moated park Time needed1.5–2

By Andrew / July 3, 2026

Home Dōtonbori Dōtonbori at a glance Best forNeon, the canal signs & Osaka street food Time needed1–2 hours, best after

By Andrew / June 22, 2026

Home Osaka Neon Nights, Aromatic Streets If Kyoto is Japan’s refined cultural soul, Osaka is its big, brash, warm-hearted stomach.