When people think of winter sports in Japan, regions such as Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku often come to mind for their abundant snowfall and expansive ski resorts. While these areas are well-known, ...

Being back in Japan feels exciting, but Osaka quickly reminded us why preparation matters. This city is energetic, friendly, ...

It wasn’t all that long ago that traveling to Japan was still seen as expensive, inconvenient, and sort of an esoteric desire. As a result, foreign tourists tended to fall into one of two categories: ...

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 ...

Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated World Expo 2025 that is set to take place in Osaka, Kansai from April to October next year. One of the oldest and largest international events ...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a management agreement with Kanden Realty & Development to open the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Osaka, expected in 2031. The new build hotel will be part of a ...

When I visited Japan for the first time in April, I couldn’t have predicted how deeply I would fall in love with the country. And that’s saying a lot for a New York City girl who has visited well over ...

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka in the busy Umeda district is opulent, while the tranquil Kyoto property reflects the vibe of Japan's ...

The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has opened, occupying part of the One Dojima high-rise in Osaka's Dojima neighborhood. The 28th floor is home to the hotel's Gensui floor, which showcases what Four ...

RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka has joined the IHG Hotels & Resorts system, giving it a bigger platform to welcome guests from around the world via IHG’s world-class enterprise and award-winning IHG One ...

Waldorf Astoria has opened a hotel in Osaka, marking the luxury brand's foray into Japan. The Waldorf Astoria Osaka occupies the top floors of a high-rise at the Grand Green Osaka commercial complex ...

As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan ’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and energetic, with a colourful dialect that distinguishes it from Tokyo and ...