I've traveled beyond Japan's popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 cool day trips I'd actually recommend

I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist destinations like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips ...

Osaka gears up for the 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago

OSAKA--Visitors to Tokyo and Kyoto might not realize it, but Osaka--one of Japan’s biggest and oldest cities, known more as a ...
ESPN

Kyoto Sanga 2-3 Cerezo Osaka (May 3, 2025) Final Score - ESPN

There's nothing like a World Cup to put young stars in the shop window! With that in mind, ESPN has assembled a list of all the Socceroos' post-tournament transfers, all in one place. Japan wingback ...
Condé Nast Traveler

Where to Eat, Stay, Play in Osaka, the In-Your-Face Cousin of Tokyo

If you’ve experienced enough of cosmopolitan Tokyo and need a change of pace from serene Kyoto, then you’ll need a list of the best things to do in Osaka, the spirited heart of the western Kansai ...
Time Out

A look at the new Osaka restaurants that made the 2026 Michelin Guide

As we reported earlier, Osaka had a star-studded night at the Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026 ceremony on April 23. The city saw one new two-star restaurant, four new one-star restaurants, nine new ...