This coastal district is Japan’s spiritual heart. Beverley Watts has your guide to experiencing its sensational seafood and ...

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Celebrate gorgeous flowers at the Lotus and Water Lily Festival, check out music and cultural festivals, and enjoy animals ...

If you want a glimpse into Japan's feudal era, visit this charming city to see one of the country's oldest original castles, which is surrounded by mountains.

Founded by chef Shuzo Ueno, this restaurant has been around for more than 50 years, and is famous for kappo-style cuisine, where chefs serve customers at a counter. It’s in a tiny alley that’s only a ...

The Piatt Castles, Mac-A-Cheek and Mac-O-Chee, are Gothic-style mansions that resemble medieval strongholds. These impressive limestone structures stand proudly against the rolling countryside. Both ...

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What that means is that while people in Kyoto spend their money on kimono, people in Osaka spend their money on food. Osaka, in other words, has a culture of eating untill you drop.

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On this 3-hour Introduction to Osaka tour, we will discover the story of the Tokugawa shogunate and Osaka culinary traditions as we visit important sites such as Osaka Castle and Kuromon Market led by ...

First held in 2010, the annual Osaka Milky Way Legend takes place from 7pm on the night of Tanabata (July 7) at the Hachikenyahama Pier by Keihan City Mall. The ...