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Osaka! This port city on the main island of Honshu is Tokyo’s cheeky, party-loving little brother. It has a vibrant nightlife and great food scene all lit by plenty of neon. In the daytime, though, you can visit landmarks such as the picturesque Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, or perhaps check out Universal Studios Japan. There are also plenty of interesting areas to explore, from the old-school Shinsekai to the ultra-hip America-mura. You could easily spend days wandering the hidden pockets of this city! Read on below for some of our favourite things about Osaka.
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Japan Folk Crafts Museum
In 1970, Osaka was chosen as the location for the international world fair...
Osaka Mingeikan: Folk Crafts Find a Home in Kansai
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The National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka: Wonders of the World, Together!
Tucked away in the rolling parkland of Osaka prefecture's Banpaku Park, the National Museum of Ethnology is a world class cultural collection.
Traditional Japanese Crafts in Osaka: Tenugui make great summer souvenirs
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Super Tamade! Osaka’s Balls-Out Supermarket Experience.
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Love Thy Neighborhood: The Complex History of Osaka’s Nishinari District
At night, from atop the vertiginous heights of the Abeno Harukas mega-tower, the...
Shinsekai District – An Osaka Walking Guide
Despite Tokyo being known for its blend of old and new Japan, Osaka...
A Complete Osaka Weekend Itinerary
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Ikana-akan! Osaka’s Unmissable Tenjin Matsuri.
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