Osaka may be Japan’s third-largest city behind Tokyo and Kyoto, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive in my book. It boasts an incredible culinary scene with numerous options, earning it the ...

If you were to ask one of 36.9 million people where they went for a vacation last year, your answer would be Japan. And setting aside the fact that I’m a writer for Vulcan Post for a second, I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bustling Kuromon market is a concentrated hit of Osaka’s culinary culture, and one of its best attractions - YUICHI YAMAZAKI/Getty ...

If you’ve experienced enough of cosmopolitan Tokyo and need a change of pace from serene Kyoto, then you’ll need a list of the best things to do in Osaka, the spirited heart of the western Kansai ...

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 ...

Osaka is less stuffy than Tokyo and less dainty than Kyoto, and the city’s culinary scene demands visitors dive headfirst into indulgence — or as the locals say, kuidaore, “eat yourself to ruin.” In ...

Most visitors to Osaka, Japan, have seen the bright yellow oblong-shaped Ferris wheel next to the famous Glico Man Sign billboard along the Dotonbori River. Few realize it’s an actual ride, often ...

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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 ...

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 ...