Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood ...

Travelling isn’t just about moving from one place to another. It’s about immersion – stepping into the rhythm of a new culture, tasting flavours unknown, and experiencing life through a different lens ...

From Tokyo to Kyoto, award-winning architect learns first-hand how embracing change honors the past and the future ...

We take a look at why, and how long it will take before the airport disappears. Kansai Airport was built to relieve overcrowding at the first airport in Osaka’s Itami Airport (ITM). With nowhere left ...

Situated in the heart of Osaka, Time Out Market will showcase the best local chefs, renowned restaurateurs, bars and cultural experiences, based on Time Out’s editorial curation – making it a ...

Take tours around the bay, eat the freshest catches of the day and explore the streets of this historic fishing village to your heart’s content. Don’t expect to see any convenience stores in town, and ...

There are some online resources for finding villages, such as the Minecraft village finder over at Chunk Base. However, you do need to know your Minecraft seed to use Chunk Base finders ...

During your spring visit to Osaka, don't miss the area's cherry blossom festivals. You'll love the mesmerizing views in parks, riversides, and other scenic spots covered in stunning pink and white ...

It has been a long and challenging road for Naomi Osaka to regain her title-winning form. The four-time Grand Slam champion battled injuries before missing most of the 2023 WTA season after giving ...

TOKYO – The Japanese city of Osaka on Jan 27 imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of the 2025 World Expo. Around 160 countries and ...

Osaka is often celebrated for its bustling districts like Dotonbori and the thrills of Universal Studios Japan. But hold your sushi sticks – There’s a whole side to this vibrant city that even some ...