Activities Hotel Kuramoto John Carter Dotonbori, Osaka is like Tokyo’s Shibuya. For those who haven’t visited either, imagine a fashionable and hip place in the mi...
7 Activities A Day at Ark John Carter ARK is a haven for mistreated and neglected animals and they are always looking for volunteers. Walking around the grounds is...
Transportation Premium Economy on Cathay Pacific Bonson Lam We all have our own Jekyll and Hyde moments. Like drooling over a rare cheesecake after two days of dieting. Or having one be...
6 Culture Shirokita Park Mandy Bartok Enjoy irises in bloom in the ponds of Shirokita Park in northern Osaka
6 Shopping The Red Lanterns of Juso Osaka Bonson Lam Take a glimpse of the underbelly of Osaka. Stroll the streets for fantastic okonomiyaki at Yamamoto’s or raw rock music at Fa...
8 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Osaka Mint Bonson Lam Osaka Mint is moments away from the Yodogawa, where cherry blossoms line the river, and many people enjoy hanami amongst the ...
Activities Osaka Hikari-Renaissance Light-up 2026 Manish Prabhune The main attraction during Christmas in Osaka is the projection mapping light show "Shining Art Wall" at the Nakanoshima Libr...
Activities Neko no Jikan: Cat Cafe, Osaka City Georgina Young Japan's first Cat Cafe is called Neko no Jikan in Osaka. The staff speak little English, but luckily this is not a problem as...
Activities My Weekend at Animal Refuge Kansai Jennifer Garcia Volunteering at a local animal shelter for a weekend is a great way to get your animal lover's fix.
Food Osaka Takoyaki Museum Justin Velgus Osaka is famous for many things, one being delicious foods. Takoyaki, or fried octopus dumplings, are a tasty treat first pop...
