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 ...
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 Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Miki Lanikai The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate ...
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...
Gui's Burger Makes World's Top 25 Burgers List Kim Bergström Gui's Burger has just been named one of the World's Best Burgers 2025, ranking 17th on the global list. Out of the 25 restaur...
Sohei Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October...
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entr...
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2026-2027 Kim Bergström While usually used in the home, the kotatsu has been creatively reimagined with the Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel event, a popular...
Planning 6 Reasons to Visit Expo 2025 Osaka Kim Bergström World Expos are extraordinary events that bring nations together to showcase the best of human ingenuity, culture, and collab...
