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Hidden Osaka: Restaurants and Shrines Along the Uemachi Line
Introduction
Welcome to another installment of our exploration of the Hankai Tramway! In the last article we traveled along the Hankai Line from the Sumiyoshi...
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Kusunoki Masashige – The Famous Samurai You’ve Never Heard Of
Samurai culture has held a fascination for people from outside of Japan pretty much since the first foreigners landed on these shores hundreds of...
November In Osaka: Leaves, Fire and Fun
As we move into the penultimate month of the year, things in and around Osaka show no signs of slowing down. There is a...
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Hidden Osaka: An Izakaya in an Old City Bus called Senryo
Address: 4 Chome-343 Tatsube, Matsubara, Osaka 580-0012. Tel: 072-336-6353. Open 18:00-24:00. Closed: Sunday.
Introduction
Senryo (酒処 千両) is an unique izakaya built inside of an old...
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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
November In Osaka: Leaves, Fire and Fun
As we move into the penultimate month of the year, things in and around Osaka show no signs of slowing down. There is a...
October Occassions: Events for Everyone in Osaka This October
October is here, and yes, that also means Halloween is coming. However, there’s a lot more to October in Osaka than just ghosts and...
A Visit to Meiji Chocolate Factory in Takatsuki, Osaka
Whenever I take the JR train to Kyoto I look out the window and see the world's most giant chocolate bar. No, it's not...
Activities to enjoy in and around Osaka in September
We are now heading into Autumn, The sun may set on summer, but that doesn’t mean Osaka and its surrounding environs show any signs...
Art Osaka: Japan’s Oldest Contemporary Art Fair Expands
An Annual Midsummer Event
Art Osaka 2024 just ended today. So why am I here telling you this? Because Japan’s longest-running contemporary art fair will...
Sun, Sea and Matsuri: July Events in Osaka
Summer is almost upon us once again. So, it’s time to look ahead to Osaka in July. It’s a busy time both for tourists...
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Henn na Hotel: Jurassic Hospitality
Over the past few years, the H.I.S. Travel company created robot-run hotels in order to lessen human contact between staff and guests during the...
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...