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Nankai: Linking the Past to the Future

If there’s one thing Osaka has no shortage of, it’s railway networks. However, all of them can trace their roots back to the Nankai...

Osaka in the Movies: Blood and Bones

Tsuruhashi Korea Town in Ikuno Ward is a major tourist attraction. Plenty of Japanese and foreign visitors stroll its markets, buy Korean street food...

Osaka Daytripping: Nishi Tengachaya and Kishinosato

Introduction Welcome to a new feature called "Osaka Daytripping" in which we spend the day exploring some of the lesser known parts of Osaka not...

Tacos Are Taking Over

Taco Not Tako It's no secret that Osaka is well known for its street food; takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu and okonomiyaki are all staples of the...

Kintetsu: An Artery at the Heart of Kansai

The Kintetsu Railway covers more than most regional train lines. Its total coverage spans several hundred kilometers. From Osaka line reaches as far as...

Osaka on Film: 40 Questions for Director Roger Walch

Introduction Roger Walch is an award-winning Swiss filmmaker who has spent over 27 years in Japan. I first met Walch in 2005 when I was...

Osakan’s Friendship and Takoyaki Party

Before we get to the main topic, please watch this video below. takoyaki party https://youtu.be/2V-Z_WbSCfc This video was produced by the Kansai Electrical Safety Inspection Association...

JR West-Katamachi Line: Where the Old Meets the New

The Katamachi Line (片町線) operated by JR West, connects Osaka's Kyobashi with Kizu Station in Kyoto. Colloquially, Osaka locals also sometimes call this line...

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?...
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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!