We’re back in Japan and starting our journey in Osaka, a city that instantly pulls you in with energy, food and unforgettable ...

Being back in Japan feels exciting, but Osaka quickly reminded us why preparation matters. This city is energetic, friendly, ...

When people think of winter sports in Japan, regions such as Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku often come to mind for their abundant snowfall and expansive ski resorts. While these areas are well-known, ...

It’s taken some time but Osaka, gateway to Japan’s Kansai region, has moved well out of Tokyo’s long shadow. Today, Japan’s third-largest city is one of Asia’s top urban travel destinations and ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. DeMarco Williams is Forbes Travel Guide’s managing editor. The Imperial Hotel brand has managed to do something that only a select ...

It’s taken some time but Osaka, gateway to Japan’s Kansai region, has moved well out of Tokyo’s long shadow. Today, Japan’s third-largest city is one of Asia’s top urban travel destinations and ...

Known as Japan’s street-food capital, this lively coastal city is also packed with neighbourhoods for vintage-shopping and bar-hopping. The vibrant streets of central Osaka around Dotonbori Canal are ...

Ease of getting around can make a big difference to any visitor’s trip to Osaka, with its numerous attractions and cheap, tasty eats. As the Osaka Amazing Pass offers unlimited subway and bus rides, ...

Osaka, Japan, and the surrounding Kansai region are the country's spiritual heartland. The site of one of the earliest capitals of the country, Osaka remains a vital center for trade and ...

One of the most popular high-rises in Osaka, often serving as a landmark of the city, the Umeda Sky Building might just remind you of the eerily catastrophic world of ...