Ask most people where they want to go in Japan, and they’ll likely reply without a moment’s hesitation – “Tokyo, duh.” Romantic Kyoto may come a close second, or tropical Okinawa, but the Japan bucket ...

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 ...

You’re planning your first trip to Japan and are not sure which city to visit first. It can be tough to choose, especially if you are on a time limit. Each of the country’s major cities offers a ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

An Osaka landmark: The yellow oblong-shaped wheel has been a city icon since it was built in 2005. It's also called Ebisu Tower, a nod to the depiction of Japanese god Ebisu on its wheel.