Activities Senshu Beach Lantern Festival 2026 Early Jul Lanterns have long been used in various cultures as a way of warding off evil spirits, for providing light, and for making wishes..
Transportation Streetcars of Osaka Bonson Lam Whether you are taking tea with the famed housewives of Sakai, or coming experiencing a sword into plowshare moment at the Bicycle..
Culture Otori Taisha Gary Luscombe Despite its position as one of the most important shrines in Osaka, Otori Taisha retains an air of mystery and peace. It's origins..
Activities Mount Iwawaki Gary Luscombe A simple hike on the southern border of Osaka Prefecture. Mount Iwawaki is a great place to escape to escape the city, especially..
Culture Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka Trail Gary Luscombe A mysterious pilgrimage trail through the mountains separating Osaka, Wakayama and Nara Prefectures. This ancient route between..
Activities Toyono Cosmos Festival 2026 Mid Sep - Late Oct Each year in autumn, Osaka's Toyono Cosmos Park comes alive with around a million colorful flowers in bloom for visitors to..
Food Dotonbori's Top Restaurants Veronica Carnevale A saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,..
Food Donburi Grand Prix 2026 Late Apr - Early May The Donburi Grand Prix will offer up a variety rice bowls piled high with toppings for visitors to choose from.