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Also known as ‘Amemura’, ‘Amerika-mura’ or ‘America Village’ is Osaka’s most famous centre for youth culture. Taking its name from the influence of American culture - most readily identifiable in the...

Located to the south of Namba Station, ‘Namba Parks’ is a shopping and office complex designed to mimic a natural canyon in the heart of one of Japan’s largest cities. Housing 120 stores, numerous re...

Japan’s celebrated culture of ‘anime’, ‘manga’, ‘cosplay’ and all things ‘otaku’ draws as many international visitors as its celebrated temples, shrines and traditional culture. While Osaka doesn’t c...

Though a city celebrated mostly for its modern, brash and vibrant character, Osaka is a city with a long and important history, reflected in the grand architecture, open spaces and feudal defences of...

Located in the Kita district of Osaka – and within easy walk of both Osaka-Umeda Station and Osaka Station  - Umeda Sky Building is one of the city’s most recognisable structures. Designed by ac...

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan lays claim to being one of the largest aquariums in the world and is regularly ranked as the best in both Japan and Asia. Divided into 15 thematic zones – including the Pacifi...

Situated on a man-made island on Osaka Bay, Tempozan Harbor Village takes a little time to get to but is hugely popular destination thanks to the number of attractions it boasts. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyu...

Located across from ‘Tempozan Harbor Village’ – over the Tenpozano Bridge – Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is one of Japan’s most popular theme parks. Divided into ten themed areas, the park brings th...