As one of the largest cities in Japan, Osaka and the broader Kansai region stand out in contrast to Tokyo for its unique dialect, seemingly grittier way of life, and as the gateway to the island of ...

WAQOO Shitaderamachi combines the charm of a historic inn with the boutique comforts of a modern Japanese hotel. Designed in shukubo (temple-lodging) style, the space mirrors the tranquility of nearby ...

Osaka, Japan, and the surrounding Kansai region are the country's spiritual heartland. The site of one of the earliest capitals of the country, Osaka remains a vital center for trade and ...

It’s early afternoon, and Sake no Ana is nearly full. Customers hunker down at the bar, sipping sake, highballs, shochu, and glasses of beer. They’re mostly men in their 60s, or older, unified by a ...

Is it just us or does it feel like a lot of people have visited Japan recently? Or at least, have it on their bucket list? There’s a reason for that. According to figures from Japan’s National Tourism ...

2025 sure has been a year to remember for Willy Monroy. First the Colima-born chef brought his elevated taco game to our own Time Out Market Osaka with the opening of Saboten Taqueria, and soon after ...

Some day trips from Japan’s third largest city are all about the destination. Others ask travelers to enjoy the journey, as well. A visit to Tomogashima — a group of four uninhabited islands in ...