• Services

Meet the Department Store Staff Who Bring Japan’s Unparalleled Service to Osaka Malls

HERBIS Staff If you’ve ever spoken to a friend or family member who’s returned from a trip to Japan, you’re likely to hear about the kindness or thoughtfulness of the people they encountered in shops…

2022.09.12

• Sightseeing

The Easiest Way to Get to Umeda, Osaka from Kansai Airport: The Airport Limousine Bus

The Umeda area, located in the northern part of Osaka, is the center of fashion and shopping in Osaka. With an unbeatable location, and a highly developed transportation network, if you use Umeda as …

2022.08.24

• Sightseeing

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

• Sightseeing

All Aboard! A Guide to Riding the Rails to Umeda’s Shopping Paradise

It’s no secret that Umeda is Osaka’s finest spot for fashion and entertainment, with multiple malls offering a range of shopping and dining experiences. From trendy youth fashion to upscale brands, t…

2022.03.18

• Cuisine

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

• Sightseeing

Ultimate Girls’ Day Out in Umeda: One Day Osaka Itinerary

A haven for foodies and one of Japan’s largest cities, Osaka is a hub for culture, fashion, and up-and-coming trends, making it the perfect location for a girls’ day out.From delicious street food to…

2022.01.17

• Gifts

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

• Services

Experience “Omotenashi”: What’s Unique About These Umeda Area Hotels?

You may have heard the Japanese word "omotenashi" in a speech given for Tokyo's Olympic bid. It's a concept that's essential to any discussion of Japanese culture, but just what is "omotenashi"? Let'…

2021.11.17

• Cuisine

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

• Other

Unique and High-Tech Japanese Bathrooms in Umeda, Osaka

Even if you’re never been to Japan before, you’ve probably heard at least once that a trip to a restroom here might be a slightly different experience than what you’ve experienced in your home countr…

2021.10.04

• Sightseeing

Discover some of the best locations in Umeda, Osaka with these videos!

Umeda, Osaka is a one-stop shop for the various needs of visitors, with dining, entertainment, hotels, public transit, and more. It's the perfect area to enjoy all day together with friends, with fam…

2021.03.29

• Sightseeing

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