I’m visiting Aizuya in Osaka, the birthplace of takoyaki, to try the original version of this beloved Japanese street food! Aizuya is known for inventing takoyaki back in the 1930s, and their ...

Landing on multiple must-visit lists for 2025, Osaka is also proving to be a hub for LGBTQ+ travelers thanks to its emerging ...

The latest restaurant to say farewell is Osaka Ramen, which opened in a basement space at 2611 Walnut Street in 2015. It's ...

Osaka Nikkei, which specializes in Nikkei cuisine — a blend of Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions from Peru — will ...

Every person my age who I know who has a house had help from their parents. We’re now living in an inheritocracy, so I’m ...

It's said to originate from the Shinsekai district in Osaka and has evolved into a popular and memorable street food in Japan, known for its unique culture of "no double-dipping" sauce. At Kushikatsu ...

Located in the modern Shin-Umeda development, 500 meters southwest of Osaka Station ... hotels and was the first Ritz-Carlton to open in Japan, and many of the staff have been on hand since ...

These real cities in Japan served as the major inspiration for some of the Yakuza franchise's most iconic locations.

Funami-zaka is a steep slope in the harbour city of Otaru in Northern Japan. It’s famed for being featured in the 1995 Japanese film, Love Letter, and for it’s stunning views across the sea. But it’s ...

Police in Osaka have arrested a 28-year-old Vietnamese man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old Vietnamese man on a street in December. According to police, the ...

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During your spring visit to Osaka, don't miss the area's cherry blossom ... Park Take a stroll along the approximately 560-meter tree-lined street colored with pink and white flowers The Japan Mint, ...