• Cuisine

Treat Yourself to Japanese Barbecue at Umeda, Osaka’s Best Yakiniku Restaurants

When you visit Japan, you can’t leave without tasting some juicy yakiniku (literally, “grilled meat”), a casual, Japanese-style barbecue. Give yourself the treat of indulging in some melt-in-your-mou…

2025.11.04

• Fashion

5 Affordable Japanese Fashion Brands in Osaka & How to Get a Bargain

Osaka’s central Umeda area isn’t just home to luxury brands, but a variety of affordable, stylish Japanese fashion labels. From the latest menswear and womenswear trends to everyday basics, Umeda has…

2025.10.10

• Cuisine
• Fashion
• Goods

A Sustainable Day in Umeda, Osaka: Eco-Friendly Brands, from Shopping to Sweets!

Located in the heart of Osaka, the Umeda area is known for its shopping and gourmet scene, but it's also a destination where you can enjoy environmentally conscious, “green travel.” This bustling are…

2025.09.01

• Cuisine

5 Must-Try Okonomiyaki Restaurants Near Umeda Station in Osaka

When visiting Osaka during your trip to Japan’s Kansai region, it’s not just the shopping that deserves your attention: trying okonomiyaki is a must! With so many okonomiyaki restaurants in the city,…

2025.07.01

• Cuisine
• Goods
• Sightseeing

Your Osaka K-Pop Concert Trip Guide! Top 6 for CDs, Fan Items, and Korean Food

If you’re a K-Pop fan, you’ll know that Japan has already become a mecca for Korean concerts! Whenever world-famous boy and girl groups come to Japan, the concert venues are packed. Osaka is one of t…

2025.05.01

• Cuisine

The Best Restaurants with Night Views in Osaka

If you’re looking for a romantic place to enjoy gourmet food in Osaka, Japan, the Umeda area is the best choice! Located at the heart of Osaka, Umeda is lined with high-rise buildings and top shoppin…

2025.04.04

• Goods

4 of the Best Home Goods Shops in Umeda, Osaka & What to Buy

Stylish and highly practical, Japanese household goods are the kind of shopping item you don't want to overlook when you're in Japan. If you're planning a trip to Osaka, the central Umeda area, with …

2025.03.05

• Fashion

4 Glasses Brands in Umeda, Osaka with Incredible Japanese Craftsmanship

Japanese-made glasses are highly regarded worldwide for their exquisite craftsmanship. If you plan on buying a pair during your trip to the Kansai area, Osaka is the place to go. The large-scale shop…

2025.02.05

• Sightseeing
• Other

Osaka Shopping Made Easy: Map & Access Guide to 7 Umeda Malls

Osaka's central Umeda area is home to many shopping malls, delicious restaurants, and hotels, and serves as an important transportation hub for the Kansai area. In this article, you'll find a rundown…

2025.01.06

• Fashion

Stay warm and stylish on your winter trip to Osaka! A guide to warm Japanese winter fashion and cold weather items

When you visit Osaka in the winter, you can get the best the season has to offer, from shopping and dining, to beautiful illumination displays. But in these sometimes bitterly cold months, you'll nee…

2024.12.04

• Fashion

A Guide to Osaka Fashion: 2 Styles Japanese Girls Love & Brands to Try!

Osaka is known as a paradise for food lovers and beauty enthusiasts, but the shopping experience for fashion in the Umeda area is a can't-miss. This vibrant district is home to several connected shop…

2024.11.06

• Cuisine

Don’t Drop When You Shop in Osaka! Rest Spots and Cafés in the Umeda Area

Umeda, Osaka is at the center of Osaka's latest fashion trends. The area around Umeda Station is home to a large number of spacious and unique shopping malls, world-famous brands, and various styles …

2024.10.02