As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and ...

While most tourists flock to Tokyo, Osaka, the country's third-largest city, offers its own unique blend of modern urban life with contemporary architecture and rich historical heritage. Now, the city ...

Some say that the new Conrad is to Osaka what the Park Hyatt is to Tokyo—a landmark property that feels undeniably connected to, and is simultaneously a respite from, the bustling city outside. But ...

Osaka is Japan’s third most populous city after Tokyo and Yokohama and the largest municipality in western Japan. It is famous for its role in many major historic events, from the construction of ...

Stretching along Osaka Bay and crisscrossed by rivers and canals, Osaka is known as the “city of water.” Its abundant waterways spurred its development and laid the groundwork for a thriving community ...

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 ...

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, Osaka transforms into a glowing wonderland. Streets, parks and iconic landmarks sparkle with colourful lights after sundown, creating breathtaking ...

The "Myaku-Myaku", the mascot of the 2025 Osaka Expo as the Gundam pavilion on the first day of the 2025 Osaka World Expo(Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images) The Osaka World Expo, now in its 55 ...

Osaka should reconsider its plan to dismantle all pavilions at the upcoming Expo 2025 given the enduring legacy of its first expo 55 years ago, writes Paul French. On 14 April, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai ...

It was late September when Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and transcendent star of her sport, finally got on the phone with her former coach to talk about her next comeback. Wim ...