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 als...
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, s...
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 mausole...
Culture Osaka Auto Messe 2025 Kim The Osaka Auto Messe has been an annual event on the Kansai calendar since 1997. This auto show has a particular focus on car...
Culture Kanshin-ji Temple Gary Luscombe Kanshin-ji, ahistoric temple hidden amongst the hills of Kawachinagano in southern Osaka, boasts a number of national treasur...
Activities Higashiosaka Tom Fay Discovering a rich cultural heritage and interesting sightseeing spots in Higashiosaka, an industrial heartland of Osaka that...
Activities Super Nintendo World: Still Coming in 2020? Serena Ogawa Gaming fans have long been wanting a Nintendo-themed park where they can interact with their favorite gaming worlds. At last,...
20 Culture Modern and Traditional Osaka Elena Lisina The combination of modern and traditional places is just right for a one-day visit as it gives some idea of the city’s atmosp...
Culture Magic Mountain in Izumisano Arlene Bastion Inunakisan is a magical, mysterious, mountain, filled with strange statues, and the strong presence of Shugendo practice.