Why is everyone crazy for Japanese stationery? Where to find the best in Umeda, Osaka
Osaka’s Umeda area is the largest shopping area in Kansai, where you can shop for everything from clothes and luxury brands to home items and accessories.Did you know that the Umeda area is also home…
2023.04.10
Why do Japanese people love cherry blossoms so much? Find the perfect sakura or picnic spot in central Osaka!
It seems to be a uniquely Japanese cultural custom to have a party while viewing the cherry blossoms. So why is it that Japanese people love cherry blossoms so much? The tradition of "hanami" (cherry…
2023.03.13
Take on Osaka Food in Umeda! 5 Popular Seafood Restaurants in 2022
The largest city in Western Japan, Osaka is known for it's delicious eats. Of the neighborhoods in Osaka, the Umeda area is not only especially easy to access, but a paradise of tasty foods all broug…
2022.10.14
How to Spend Summer in Osaka – Unique Activities and Tips for Surviving the Heat!
If you are visiting Japan during the summer, then Osaka is a must-visit destination. Japanese summers are known for their wonderful festivals, where people dress in yukata (casual kimonos) and gather…
2022.07.20
How to Find the Best Ramen Restaurants in Osaka
Osaka is often referred to as the food capital of Japan or “the nation’s kitchen,” so it’s no surprise that this city takes their ramen seriously with more than 1,000 ramen restaurants to choose from…
2022.02.28
Perfect Ways to Surprise Your Loved One on a Trip to Osaka!
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to celebrate life’s moments in the ways we might like, but there’s plenty to plan and look forward to for a surprise on your next trip to Japan. When you’re he…
2021.12.06
5 Healthy Veggie Restaurants You Can’t Miss in Umeda, Osaka
Osaka, one of Japan's largest cities, has long been extolled as the "Nation's Kitchen," but there's much more than just okonomiyaki and takoyaki! There are also local vegetable varieties like Namba g…
2021.11.05
Insta-worthy spots in Osaka, Umeda!
Osaka, the largest city in the Kansai region. When you think of Osaka, you may think of the famous and photogenic Glico sign in Dotonbori, but the Umeda area is also home to many stylish and metropol…
2021.03.15
Where to visit after Namba/Shinsaibashi? How about some stylish shopping in Umeda?
Though the shopping areas of Namba & Shinsaibashi are popular with young people, Osaka has many other attractive areas, too!Be sure to check them out on your trip as well. What are Osaka's two areas,…
2021.03.01
Umeda, Osaka restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese wagyu beef and other delicious meat dishes
There are many restaurants that serve some of Japan's most delicious beef, including Kobe beef, in Osaka, the city of gastronomy. Enjoy it in a variety of ways, from Japanese dining to steak. Hakuund…
2021.01.12
Osaka’s best matcha sweets! Cafés, take-out, gifts, and more
When you visit Japan, you're sure to want to try matcha! In Umeda, Osaka, you'll find lots of cafés with everything from authentic matcha to matcha-flavored ice cream and parfaits. Read on to discove…
2020.11.02
Tasty Sushi in Osaka: Popular Restaurants with Fresh Sashimi
If you're taking the trip to Japan, a country surrounded by ocean, you can't miss the fresh seafood! Sushi in particular is popular across the world. In Osaka, of course, which is also known as an "e…
2020.10.07