8 Temples & Shrines Namba Yasaka Shrine, Osaka Gloria Ticconi Yasaka Shrine is a nice surprise, hidden in a busy metropolis like Osaka. It's an unusual shrine, maybe not easy to find without..
Culture Crayon Shin-chan 30th Anniversary Exhibition 2023 Jul 29th - Aug 27th 2023 Past Event A special exhibition coming to Osaka will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Crayon Shin-Chan movie.
15 Culture Osaka's Korea Town Victoria Kamila Just outside Tsuruhashi station are the kimchi scented streets of Korea Town. Lining Tsuruhashi’s main street are shops sellin..
8 Culture Sukunahikona Shrine Erika Arceo Sukunahikona Shrine, Osaka: A small shrine dedicated to health and wealth
15 Anime & Manga Nipponbashi Denden Town Michael Williams Whilst Tokyo has Akihabara for all things geeky, Osaka has Nipponbashi Denden Town: A western home for gaming and anime.
11 Culture Mo Tattoo Serena Ogawa Let Mo Tattoo design a tattoo just for you--or bring in your own design and get inked.
Culture The Sights of Kishiwada Tom Fay An introduction to the historical and cultural attractions of Kishiwada, including the castle, danjiri (festival) hall, and places..
Music Time Bomb Records Osaka Jemma King In direct correlation to a city that seems to do as it feels the music scene is also varied and raw. Reflected in the many music..