8 Culture Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Peter Lin Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collec...
Patina Arrives in Osaka Kim Bergström Travelers seeking a blend of luxury, culture, and modern design have a new destination to explore with the recent opening of ...
Activities Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef Yu Kanazawa The Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium'...
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Kim Bergström If you're visiting Kobe this August, make time for the Oumi Summer Festival, a lively three-day celebration held at Ikuta Shr...
Culture Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Miki Lanikai The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate ...
Culture “Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori Sébastien Raineri I had the chance to meet legendary designer Shoji Kawamori, producer of the "Live Earth Journey" Signature Pavilion at Expo 2...
Gui's Burger Makes World's Top 25 Burgers List Kim Bergström Gui's Burger has just been named one of the World's Best Burgers 2025, ranking 17th on the global list. Out of the 25 restaur...
Sohei Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October...
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entr...
Planning Osaka Makes Lonely Planet's Best in Travel List Kim Bergström Released on an annual basis, the Lonely Planet Best in Travel list highlights the top countries, cities, and regions to visit...
