Osaka
Osaka is a city for gourmands. In ancient times it was called Japan's kitchen, and it's famous throughout Japan for being an area where you can enjoy cheap yet delicious meals. There are Osaka specialties like okonomiyaki, takoyaki, kushikatsu, oden, and blowfish dishes, as well as meals like yakiniku, udon, and sushi. It's also famous as a city for shopping; it's broken up into the Umeda area, called "kita," and the Nanba area, called "minami." Both of those areas have major stations are surrounded by shopping buildings, shopping arcades, shops selling electronics, miscellaneous goods, fashion, souvenirs, and a lot more. For sightseeing, there's the unique signs and illuminations of Dotonbori; Kuromon Ichiba Market, where you can eat and walk; Shin-Sekai, which is home to Tsutenkaku; Tenouji, which has Japan's tallest building, Abeno Harukas; and more. Other recomendations are the Kaiyukan, which is one of the world's biggest aquariums with indoor tanks; Universal Studios Japan; and the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum where you can make your own original cup noodles.
Please enjoy your stay in Osaka, often said to be one of the friendliest cities in Japan.
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5 Recommended Christmas Events All Over Osaka!
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Top 10 Must-Visit Outlet Malls and Major Shopping Centers in Osaka
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4 Recommended Secondhand Stores in Osaka
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Perfect for lovers of the great outdoors! 5 Recommended Hiking Spots in Osaka
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10 Pieces of Trivia About Osaka Castle to Learn Before Visiting!
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4 Things You Should Do In an Osaka Winter
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5 Select Supermarkets in Osaka That Even the Locals Frequent
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4 Recommended Shops with Great Quality Bags in Osaka
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Trivia about Osaka’s Beloved Billiken-san, the God of Good Fortune
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10 Must-Try All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
Osaka×Sightseeing
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A Complete Guide to Osaka’s Umeda Sky Building – Observation Decks, Dining, Cafes, and More!
2020.02.07
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Senshu: Southern Osaka’s Go-To Place for Sightseeing and Scenery, Now Home to Mizunasu Eggplant Cooking Classes! [PR]
2020.02.06
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A New Limited-Time Event Featuring Detective Conan and Other Stars of Anime and Games is about to Start at USJ!!
2019.12.06
Osaka×Food
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All New Dessert Drinks by Popular Bubble Tea Store in Osaka’s Umeda Area
2019.11.20
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A Cafe with a Fantastic View of Both the Osaka Castle and Fall Foliage is Opening for a Limited Time
2019.10.18
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Special New Menu Released to Commemorate the Grand Opening of the Pokemon Cafe in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Area!
2019.10.11
Osaka×Shopping
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Osaka’s Best Bargains: “Shotengai” Shopping Streets in the City of Merchants
2020.08.27
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[Latest Edition] Top 5 Souvenirs from Kansai International Airport in 2019!
2019.05.30
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[2019 Edition] 10 Must-Buy Souvenirs Available in Osaka Station and Umeda Station
2019.03.28
Osaka×Hotels
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Booking.com
Ten Recommended Capsule Hotels in Osaka
2018.11.22
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Booking.com
[2018 Edition] Top 5 Guesthouses in Namba, Osaka with Great Guest Reviews
2018.08.09
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Booking.com
【2018 Edition】 The 10 Best Accommodations Around Osaka’s Minami and Kita Areas
2018.08.02