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..
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..
Beauty & Spa Sentos and Spas in Osaka Bonson Lam Osaka is the city where they work hard and play hard, but most of all, they know how to relax in one of the many local bathhouses...
Nightlife Summer Sonic Osaka 2026 Aug 14th - Aug 16th Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival taking place at the same time in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Culture Kanshin-ji Temple Gary Luscombe Kanshin-ji, ahistoric temple hidden amongst the hills of Kawachinagano in southern Osaka, boasts a number of national treasures..