Osaka City– category –

Osaka. The name itself conjures a symphony of sounds and flavors—the sizzle of takoyaki on a hot griddle, the boisterous laughter spilling from a packed restaurant, the neon glow reflecting off the Dotonbori canal. This is Japan's kitche...

In the heart of Osaka, a city that pulses with a vibrant, modern energy, there exists a world where wood and silk breathe, where stories of profound love and gut-wrenching sacrifice are told not by human actors, but by puppets. This is t...

In the heart of Osaka, a city that beats with a rhythm of commerce, cuisine, and comedy, there lies a place where the sacred and the silly beautifully intertwine. It’s a pocket of tranquility perched on a hill, a sanctuary of towering tr...

Osaka. The name itself conjures images of electric energy, of neon-drenched canals in Dotonbori, of steam rising from takoyaki stalls, and of a city that pulses with an unapologetically modern rhythm. It's a place of commerce, of laughte...

In the heart of Osaka, a city that pulses with a vibrant, modern energy, there are pockets of profound stillness where history breathes. Down a quiet street in the Tennoji district, nestled away from the soaring height of Abeno Harukas a...

There are maps for mountains and trails for forests, paths worn into the earth by those who came before. As someone who spends most of their time tracing these lines through the wilderness, the city can often feel like a different kind o...

Step away from the blinding neon river of Dotonbori, leave the polished facades of Shinsaibashi behind, and venture into the authentic, beating heart of Osaka’s nightlife. We’re going to a place locals call Uranamba, literally “Back Namb...

There exists a place in Osaka where the neon glow of the city seems to soften, where the broad avenues give way to a sophisticated labyrinth of quiet lanes and discreet doorways. This is Kitashinchi, a district that beats with a differen...

The roar of a dinosaur from a primeval jungle slices through the air, quickly followed by the triumphant chime of a gold coin being collected. A wizard in flowing black robes raises a wand, enchanting a storefront window, while just arou...

There's a saying in Japan that perfectly captures the spirit of its second city: while Kyotoites might spend their fortunes on elegant kimono and Tokyoites on a fashionable address, the people of Osaka pour their souls and their savings ...

Hola, fellow travelers! It’s Sofia, and I want to share a story from Osaka that completely flipped my expectations and filled my camera roll with some of the most vibrant scenes I’ve ever captured. When you think of Osaka, you probably p...

Osaka. The name itself conjures a vibrant symphony of sights and sounds, a city electric with energy, famous for its neon-drenched canals, its boisterous, welcoming people, and its undying philosophy of kuidaore—to eat oneself into ruin....