Planning Kanazawa’s Hakuichi Shines at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Hakuichi Co., Ltd., a gold leaf maker from Kanazawa, is contributing to Expo 2025's signature pavilion, “Adventures of Life,”...
Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Nishi Umeda Candle Days in the heart of Osaka’s Umeda area combines an evening of candlelit displays and cultural ...
Culture Osaka Strawberry Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry at the Osaka Strawberry Festival, an event that promises a feast for the senses...
Culture Osaka E-Pass Tiffany Aguilar The Osaka e-Pass is a convenient and cost effective way to knock out all of the city’s popular sightseeing spots during your ...
Transportation Yumeshima Station Kim Bergström Opened on January 19th, Yumeshima Station is poised to play a pivotal role as a primary entry point for the Expo 2025 Osaka-K...
Activities Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef Yu Kanazawa The Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium'...
Culture “Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori Sébastien Raineri I had the chance to meet legendary designer Shoji Kawamori, producer of the "Live Earth Journey" Signature Pavilion at Expo 2...
8 Culture Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Peter Lin Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collec...
Patina Arrives in Osaka Kim Bergström Travelers seeking a blend of luxury, culture, and modern design have a new destination to explore with the recent opening of ...
Planning Osaka Makes Lonely Planet's Best in Travel List Kim Bergström Released on an annual basis, the Lonely Planet Best in Travel list highlights the top countries, cities, and regions to visit...