Osaka is often called Japan’s second city, but experiencing it firsthand shows why it deserves attention all on its own. This ...

The World Expo 2025 is being held in Osaka, Japan. Selected in 2018, the region is hoping to attract tourists from all over the world as well as domestic visitors from within Japan. Expo 2025 will be ...

From Dotonbori to an Umeda spot near Osaka Station, our street food guide takes you to the city's most authentic and creative ...

Dotonbori is Osaka's number one nightlife district - and it goes without saying that you can pick up all sorts of delicacies here. Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau/dpa Osaka is a constant assault on ...

Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more Japanese specialties in one of the country's culinary capitals. Tawny Clark is an award-winning travel journalist who's traveled to more ...

Japan’s biggest island is home to so many of the country’s popular highlights that the classic tour has become known as Japan ...

Chicago’s Sister Cities program has been around for decades, forging cultural and economic ties with cities around the world. This year marks the 50 th anniversary of Chicago’s connection to Osaka, ...