NHK has learned that the governor of Osaka Prefecture, Yoshimura Hirofumi, and the mayor of Osaka City, Yokoyama Hideyuki, ...

Escape the city with a day hike through Kansai’s natural beauty, from easy river walks to challenging mountain peaks ...

The Osaka governor’s resignation has drawn criticism from within the Japan Innovation Party, which he also leads.

Osaka is often called Japan’s second city, but experiencing it firsthand shows why it deserves attention all on its own. This ...

From Dotonbori to an Umeda spot near Osaka Station, our street food guide takes you to the city's most authentic and creative ...

Japanese publication Asahi Shimbun reports that Osaka, one of the largest cities in Japan, will throw out its sister city designation with San Francisco in protest over a Chinatown statue that honors ...

As one of the largest cities in Japan, Osaka and the broader Kansai region stand out in contrast to Tokyo for its unique dialect, seemingly grittier way of life, and as the gateway to the island of ...

Planning your first trip to Japan and can’t decide between Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Read our guide on choosing the right city for you.

Osaka, Japan, and the surrounding Kansai region are the country's spiritual heartland. The site of one of the earliest capitals of the country, Osaka remains a vital center for trade and ...

Walking through the streets of Osaka at twilight is an experience for all the senses. Among the sparkling neon lights of Dotonbori Canal, the scent of freshly fried okonomiyaki (savory Japanese ...

Osaka is often thought of as overshadowed by Tokyo. But in the past it was the center of Japan’s economy. Not only is this vibrant city a candidate for the World Expo fair in 2025, it has a rapidly ...