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A New Wave of Tourism: How Western Visitors are Driving Record Hotel Prices in Kansai
If you're planning a trip to Osaka or Kyoto, you might have noticed something striking: hotel prices are higher than ever. Japan's hospitality industry is experiencing a historic surge in room rates, and the Kansai region is at the heart... -
Kansai Tourism Surges in Early 2026, Visitor Spending Breaks Pre-Pandemic Records
A New Golden Age for Kansai Tourism The Kansai region, home to iconic cities like Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, is experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom in the first quarter of 2026. International visitor numbers have soared, and more imp... -
A Shift in Skies: Kansai International Airport Navigates a Steep Drop in Chinese Travelers
Kansai International Airport (KIX), the primary gateway to Osaka and the wider Kansai region, is facing a significant challenge. For the sixth consecutive month, the airport has reported a year-on-year decline in overall international pa... -
The Art of the Deal: How Osaka’s Merchant Spirit Shapes Everyday Negotiations
Step off the Shinkansen in Osaka, and the first thing you notice isn't a landmark. It's the sound. The air hums with a different frequency than the polite, measured quiet of Tokyo. It's a rhythm of commerce, of chatter, of life played at... -
The Modern ‘Konamon’ Party: Adapting Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki for Vegan and Gluten-Free Lifestyles
Walk through Osaka on any given evening, and you’ll smell it. That savory, slightly sweet, deeply comforting aroma of grilling batter and sizzling sauce. It’s the scent of ‘konamon,’ the flour-based soul food that fuels this city. We’re ... -
Sidewalk Showdown: Osaka’s Bicycle Ballet vs. Kyoto’s Calm Cruise
Picture this. You're walking down a crowded, covered shotengai shopping arcade in Tenma, Osaka. The air is thick with the smell of grilled takoyaki and the shouts of vendors. You're navigating a sea of people, and suddenly, a silent pred... -
The Rhythm of Laughter: Understanding ‘Boke and Tsukkomi’ in Osaka Conversations
Step off the Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka Station, and you feel it almost immediately. It’s not just the humidity or the slightly different dialect you overhear. It’s a change in the air, a shift in the social rhythm. Conversations seem to b... -
Skymark Expands Haneda-Kobe Flights, Signaling a Strong Summer for Kansai Tourism
Skymark Airlines is set to increase its flight frequency between Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND) and Kobe Airport (UKB), adding temporary flights throughout June to cater to a surge in domestic travel demand. This strategic move not only hi... -
Hunnu Air to Launch Special Charter Flight Connecting Kansai and Mongolia for Silver Week
Mongolian carrier Hunnu Air has announced a special charter flight service connecting Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX) with Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This limited-time direct flight is... -
Kansai Airports Soars to Record Profit of ¥40.2B, Fueled by Expo Buzz and Weak Yen Amid China Flight Slump
A New Era of Prosperity for Osaka's Gateway Kansai Airports, the operator of Kansai International Airport (KIX), has announced a historic financial achievement, posting a record-breaking net profit of 40.2 billion JPY. This remarkable su... -
Osaka’s Money Code: Why ‘Kechi’ Means Smart, Not Stingy
You see it at the supermarket checkout. A woman with a wallet thick as a novel, fanning out a deck of point cards and paper coupons. You hear it in the electronics district of Nipponbashi. A friendly but firm negotiation over a second-ha... -
Super Tamade: Decoding the Neon-Lit Supermarket That Fuels Osaka’s Frugal Living
Walk through any given residential neighborhood in Osaka, away from the polished glimmer of Umeda or the tourist throngs of Namba, and you will eventually see it. You’ll feel it first—a pulsating, almost aggressive glow cutting through t...
