Most visitors to Osaka, Japan, have seen the bright yellow oblong-shaped Ferris wheel next to the famous Glico Man Sign billboard along the Dotonbori River. Few realize it’s an actual ride, often ...

In this Osaka travel guide we show you the best things to do in Osaka. These tourist activities include going to Dotonbori, ...

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I went to the Dontonbori area of Osaka Japan and tried out the delicious street food there. This is where takoyaki was orignated and the home to osaka's version of Okonomiyaki also known as japanese ...

Osaka can feel like a constant assault on the senses, an impression that is sometimes cemented after just a few hours of being in Japan’s third biggest city. The Shinsekai quarter – which served as ...

The Dotonbori shopping district feels like the beating heart of Osaka and is the epicenter of one of the best food cultures in Japan. Chances are you’ll spend a large portion of your time in Osaka ...

If you’re visiting Osaka, chances are you’ll find yourself in Dotonbori. And why wouldn’t you? It’s arguably the most famous district in the city, renowned worldwide as Osaka’s hub for nightlife and ...

Amidst the flashy giant signboards of animatronic creatures – like the iconic crab, octopus and dragon – in Dotonbori, there stands a quieter, more dignified landmark. The Osaka Shochikuza Theatre has ...