Culture Amami Village Gary Luscombe A guide to the often overlooked villages of southern Osaka. An abundance of nature and history among the mountains where Osaka,..
Culture Tako-jinja Gary Luscombe Tako-jinja is a small shrine in southern Osaka close to the birthplace of Takamuko-no-Kuromaro. A largely forgotten figure, he was..
Food Niku Fes Osaka 2024 Late Apr - Mid May Niku Fes Osaka is an annual event celebrating all things meat. Carnivores will be delighted with the range of eats on offer, with..
Activities Universal Studios Japan Welcomes Mario in 2021 Serena Ogawa Universal Studios Japan Osaka will open its Super Nintendo World in February 2021
Activities Mount Kongo Gary Luscombe Mount Kongo is the highest mountain in Osaka and from its summit, you can view the whole of the prefecture at once. It is also a..
7 Activities Kaiyukan Aquarium in Osaka Lily Kaiyukan Aquarium, located in Osaka City, is famous as one of the largest aquariums in the world. You can see whale sharks, sea..
Culture Eifuku-ji Temple, Osaka Gary Luscombe Eifuku-ji is a little known temple hidden in the countryside of eastern Osaka. This often overlooked temple holds the mausoleum..
Culture Osaka Auto Messe 2025 Mid Feb The Osaka Auto Messe has been an annual event on the Kansai calendar since 1997. This auto show has a particular focus on car customization,..