As the capital of Japan’s Kansai region, Osaka has much to offer its 2.6 million residents, from a rich history to Blade Runner cityscapes, not to mention countless culinary offerings that have ...

The new weekday lunch menus cover a variety of local and international dishes, from udon and okonomiyaki to curry and tacos ...

Apple has announced that a new retail store, Apple Umeda, will open on July 26, at the Grand Front shopping complex in Osaka, Japan. To celebrate the occasion, Apple has shared a wallpaper (pictured) ...

Ask most people where they want to go in Japan, and they’ll likely reply without a moment’s hesitation – “Tokyo, duh.” Romantic Kyoto may come a close second, or tropical Okinawa, but the Japan bucket ...

When you’re planning your trip to Osaka, there are many things to consider — which of the gazillions of shopping arcades to ...

Long before New Year’s Eve countdown parties became the norm, Japan celebrated a quieter, more auspicious tradition: hatsuhinode, the ritual of watching the first sunrise of the New Year. In Osaka, ...

Here’s your guide to Osaka area events for February 2026. You’ll have plenty to look forward to in Kansai’s biggest city.

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Don't leave your valuables on the beach in Honolulu -- or anywhere elseThe Honolulu Police Department is advising beachgoers not to leave valuables unattended and suggests using a waterproof bag for..