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 ...

Kounotori Express Train offers the fastest and most direct rail link between Osaka and northern Hyogo Prefecture. Named after the kounotori (Oriental White Stork), the train connects Shin-Osaka with ...

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There really is no wrong time to visit Osaka. Summer is hot and humid, which may mean spending more time indoors, but there’s still plenty to explore. In winter, the rain and wind might deter some ...

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 ...

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You can expect a lot from Osaka, and not just because it’s the hub of Japan’s Kansai region. For starters, Osaka is well known for its amazing street food, from piping hot pops of joy known as ...