Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka Bay and nearby Kyoto made it prime for economic development. Despite ...

When you’re planning your trip to Osaka, there are many things to consider — which of the gazillions of shopping arcades to ...

The New York Times has once again highlighted Japan as a top travel destination, listing Toyama and Osaka among its “52 Places to Go in 2025.” The announcement on Jan. 7 has been met with ...

to bring you the best places to visit in Japan. Have a favorite? Vote below to help decide next year's ranking. SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No The country's tallest mountain and one of its most ...

Myaku-Myaku, the mascot for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka. (Mainichi) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- About one-third of respondents in Japan expressed interest in visiting the World Exposition in Osaka ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from L) inspects the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Jan. 19, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday pledged ...

There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to the places to visit in Japan. Some of which fill you up with the local flavour of the island country, while others transport you to a simpler world ...