A tourist map. Includes the city layout in minute detail with names of the districts, streets, and notable places. The latter are depicted in drawings arranged around the map, and these have been ...

Can't keep up with us, can you? On Monday we announced the launch of a new guide map: '101 things to do in Tokyo along the Seibu lines'. And today we've got another one for you: '50 things to do in ...

Osaka is less stuffy than Tokyo and less dainty than Kyoto, and the city’s culinary scene demands visitors dive headfirst into indulgence — or as the locals say, kuidaore, “eat yourself to ruin.” In ...

Osaka has so many rivers and bridges that it has long been called ‘Water City’ and ‘Happyaku-yabashi,’ meaning 808 bridges. If you’re in the city, try getting tips from people on the street rather ...

Osaka is Japan’s third most populous city after Tokyo and Yokohama and the largest municipality in western Japan. It is famous for its role in many major historic events, from the construction of ...

Osaka is often considered the second (or third) city in Japan. It is often overlooked in favor of Tokyo, but in many aspects, the Kansai capital delivers what the Kanto capital does not. For example, ...

Though often overlooked in favor of Tokyo, Osaka is becoming a more popular destination for photography. With a grittier and more retro atmosphere than Tokyo and home to the best foodie scene in Japan ...