Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka ...

The Japanese city is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning ...

LVMH brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, Chaumet and Moët Hennessy will be showcased in permanent and temporary ...

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

From quirky eateries to unique historical sites, explore Osaka’s 10 hidden gems beyond Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan!

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 25 ...

It was difficult to meet new people while staying in Japanese capsule hotels. Hostels were more social.

Osaka has taken the lead in Japan's social population growth for the second consecutive year, with foreign residents making ...

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there's an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

Kyoto and ending in Osaka. That’s where a professional can provide added value, says Kuniharu Ebina, president of the Japan Association of Travel Agents. He points to figures that show just how ...

Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from April to October, with representatives from 158 countries and regions participating in talks, demonstrations and exhibitions. The ban on public ...