Enjoy An Early Taste Of Spring in Osaka With Elegant Sakura Sweets and Cocktails
Here in Japan, with the official start of spring just around the corner, many people’s thoughts are turning to cherry blossoms. In Osaka, the beautiful…
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Japan’s Adorable Cat-Shaped Bread Slices Return With Sakura Flavor For Cherry Blossom Season
If you’ever been to a Japanese bakery, you’ve no doubt noticed a variety of tasty breads and pastries to choose from, but one recent tread,…
Taco Bells In Osaka Release Okonomiyaki Burritos!
Okonomiyaki is celebrated as the savory soul food of Osaka. The pancake-esque dish can pretty much be whatever you want it to be (the name…
JR West’s Hello Kitty Train Celebrates Japanese Culture from Kansai Airport to Kyoto
Recently there have been many special train services which promise a very Japan-specific experience before you’ve even arrived at your destination. One example is the…
A Look Inside Universal Studios Japan’s New Awesome Anime Attractions
On January 18th, 2019, Universal Studios Japan opened up its first slew of attractions for Universal Cool Japan 2019 (Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to…
Muslims Can Enjoy Halal Okonomiyaki and Other Osakan Delicacies at Chibo Diversity
For Muslim travelers to Japan, dining out can sometimes be stressful. Although the number of halal restaurants in major Japanese cities have increased, it can…
Osaka World Expo Targets 8 Billion Visitors — Thanks to Virtual Reality Technology
by Yuya Hosoda The city of Osaka’s dream for the 2025 World Expo is to use cutting-edge technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), to welcome…
Japan’s Sightseeing Train Boasts Traditional and Stylish Interior Design Inspired by Kyoto Townhouses
When touring around the Kansai area, there’s a whole lot to see and not always enough time. The easiest and most popular way to travel…
Usamaru Cafe Adds Adorable Interactive Projection Mapping To Animate Your Meals
Usamaru If you’re into cute characters, you may be familiar with Usamaru, a rabbit character designed by sakumaru which first made its appearance as a…
BT21 Cafe Returns to Japan with New Menu for Winter 2018
The BT21 Cafe is coming back to Japan with a revamped menu representing each of the 8 adorable characters. The temporary eateries will appear in…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Experience Drop from Abeno Harukas, the Tallest Building
For adrenaline junkies it can be a bit stifling at times to live in city like Tokyo — there is no parachuting or mountain gliding…
Osaka’s Ramen Girls Festival Takes on Macho Noodle Culture
Hey ladies, are you sick of the male-dominated world of noodles? Well this event is for you. The Ramen Girls Festival in Osaka is looking…
Do Your Part for Disaster Relief in Japan by Buying Delicious Kit Kats
In June this year, Osaka suffered a 6.1 magnitude earthquake and later that month southwestern Japan was hit with torrential rain which caused flooding and…
Japan’s Gyoza Hot Dog is the Pinnacle of Junk Food Achievement
In Japan’s food capital, an extra carby challenge awaits. The Gyoza Dog. Gyoza are a type of pan fried dumplings, commonly known as pot stickers…
Watch Japanese Cat Cafe Cats React Moments Before Osaka Earthquake
At 7:58 a.m. on June 18th, residents of northern Osaka prefecture in Japan were rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which is said to have…