Hanahaku Kinen Koen Tsurumi Ryokuchi, a park that extends between Osaka City and Moriguchi City, was the venue site of The International Garden and Greenery Exposition (or "Hana-haku" for short) that ...

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 ...

As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and ...

It’s taken some time but Osaka, gateway to Japan’s Kansai region, has moved well out of Tokyo’s long shadow. Today, Japan’s third-largest city is one of Asia’s top urban travel destinations and ...

When it comes to famous cities in Japan, Tokyo and Osaka are the first that come to mind. For first-time travelers to Japan, they will likely choose to visit one of these two cities. But which one ...

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is ...

From Osaka Castle to the vibrant Dotonbori district, here are five sites you need to see in Japan's third-largest metropolis! Located on the main island of Honshu, Osaka is Japan's third-largest city ...

“Irasshaimase!” comes the boisterous greeting from behind the messy, flat-top griddle at Fukutaro, a dimly-lit, greasy spoon restaurant in the Sennichimae section of town. Every time a customer walks ...

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