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Things To Do In Osaka
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
Here's our list of the best things to do in Osaka so you can make the most of your time in the city. . It's not a bad stop if you'
Read MoreUtsubo Koen Park
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
While it's not the largest park in the city, Utsubo-koen Park's central location and proximity to the chic, fashionable area of Kyomachibori makes it one of Osaka's nicest parks to hang out in. Make s
Read MoreVilla Fontaine Grand Osaka Umeda
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
The Villa Fontaine Grand Osaka-Umeda is an efficient and reasonably priced hotel a short walk from Osaka Station and Umeda Station in the Kita district. There's a great communal bath and laundry facil
Read MoreUniversal Studios Japan Guide
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
Osaka's Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is a must-see attraction for many visitors to Japan. Here is our full guide, with transport information, ticket information and insider tips to skipping lines and
Read MoreWhat To Eat In Osaka
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
Osaka is famous throughout Japan for its cheap, hearty and delicious food. Here, we'll introduce the main Osaka specialties and where to eat them. ![Street vendors selling food. Photo Credit: MACH Ph
Read MoreWhere To Stay For Expo 2025 Osaka
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
Here are the best and most convenient places to stay for Expo 2025, Osaka's world fair event which runs from April to October 2025. Where Should You Stay for Expo 2025? Yumeshima is the name of
Read MoreWhity Umeda
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
This vast underground shopping mall, close to JR Osaka Station and even closer to Hankyu Umeda Station, is one of the largest underground shopping malls in Japan. It seems to stretch forever and you c
Read MoreWhy You Need Travel Insurance For Japan
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
We recommend buying travel insurance before you come to Japan. Be sure to get a policy that covers not only medical care, but also lost luggage, cancelled hotel and plane tickets, and damage or stolen
Read MoreWhere To Stay In Osaka
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
Osaka is a big city, so it's crucial to stay somewhere convenient. Here, we explain the best places to stay in Osaka as of January 2025, complete with a full explanation of our reasoning. ![Osaka sky
Read MoreYanaken Boo
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
If you're looking for something better than fast food while in Shin-Osaka, try this approachable little contemporary restaurant. They serve a variety of meat and fish dishes, along
Read MoreYodobashi Umeda
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
Yodobashi Camera's main Osaka store towers over the north side of JR Osaka Station. This is the best place in Osaka to hunt down almost anything related to gadgets and doodads, and you can spend an en
Read MoreYukari Tensan
- Osaka
- 24 Aug, 2025
Balance, value, and approachability -- with something for everyone. ![A cut open portion of five-cheese fromage-yaki on the teppan at Osaka's Yukari restaurant](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/Insid
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