From Japanese New Year traditions to illuminations and exhibitions, these Osaka events are open over the New Year holidays ...

From urban adventures to ancient shrines, Osaka delivers something for everyone. For families, there are the roller coasters and movie-themed attractions of Universal Studios Japan. For art lovers, ...

As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and energetic, with a colourful dialect that distinguishes it from Tokyo and ...

On the cultural island of Nakanoshima, the Osaka Hikari-Renaissance ('hikari' meaning 'light') has transformed the area into a wintertime 'light museum'. From Osaka City Hall to Nakanoshima Park, ...

Visiting Kyoto? Make sure you watch this first! Here's why Kyoto is my favourite city in Japan! Here are all the best places ...