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Tombolo Marché: A New Tradition in Taisho
Introduction 大正トンボロマルシェ + Taishoさんぽ日和
If you read our Taisho Bar and Restaurant Guide last year you might remember reading about beautiful Mt Showa in Chishima...
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Keitakuen Garden – Osaka’s secret Zen garden
Japan is full of contrasts. Old traditions are mixed with new modern kawaii culture. Ancient temples are hiding among tall business buildings. Long-established arts...
Umeda Sky Building – An Architectural Gem of Osaka
Umeda Sky Building is an inseparable part of Osaka’s skyline and one of the most distinctive landmarks in Japan. It is located in the...
OSAKA FOOD
Transportation
Osaka Amazing Pass: Your Gateway to Osaka
Today many cities across Japan have discount schemes. However few have the range, the variety or the value for money of the Osaka Amazing...
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
LOCAL NEWS
Capcom Cleans Up with New Biohazard Game: This Week in Osaka...
Each week, here at Osaka.com, we bring you a selection of some of the top stories about Osaka making the local and national news...
Activities in Osaka
Rinku Town Premium Outlet just 1 hour from central Osaka!
I decided to take a trip to Osaka`s Rinku Town Outlet Mall over the three-day Public Holiday weekend. The premium mall is located across...
Escape to Kisaichi
Osaka is full of nooks and crannies that locals, let alone guidebooks, don’t necessarily know nor mention. The area of Kisaichi in Katano City...
Everything You Need to Know About Osaka’s Marathon
Since 1997, the people of Osaka come together to host this marathon for people of all ages. There is also a separate wheelchair marathon...
What to do in Osaka on a Rainy Day
A rainy day on your holiday, or on a weekend, usually means bad news. Because what there is to do when it’s raining outside?...
Hiking in Southern Osaka
Famous for its food, bright lights and popular tourist spots like its Castle and Universal Studios, Osaka isn’t the first place that comes to...
Nakanoshima Island – Osaka’s urban oasis
Nakanoshima island is a place of culture, commerce and relaxation in Osaka. Check out the best places to visit and things to do here!
Stay
Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Osaka
Osaka has long been considered a must-visit in Japan for first-time travelers and repeat visitors alike, and for good reason. The vibrant city is...
Kawachinagano – A Hidden Side of Osaka
The city of Kawachinagano, in the far south of Osaka Prefecture, sits among the hills that mark the border with the neighboring prefectures of...