Experience the grandeur of the Imperial Palace, and its huge surrounding gardens (and beware of its rather precise opening ...

From takoyaki in Osaka to kaiseki in Kyoto, explore Kansai's must-try dishes, local secrets, and the best food experiences across the region.

Kazoku Tuesday, March 31, 2026 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kazoku, 22618 Hwy 99, Suite 103, Edmonds, WA 98026 $75 until March 1 ($80 after ...

Following our digital cover story, the four-time Grand Slam champion shifts from talking tennis and fashion to the anime, ...

This video explores Osaka’s street food culture with a focus on fugu sashimi and local noodle dishes. Fugu is prepared by licensed chefs trained to remove toxic parts with strict precision. The ...

Japan Fireworks Expo 2026 builds on the spectacular showcases that lit up Expo 2025’s Yumeshima sky, with organisers promising a display of equal, if not greater, scale. The 60-minute show will launch ...

Under the bright fluorescent lights of Osaka Marketplace, an open cooler filled with an array of onigiri held customers in a trance. There were only a few of the Japanese rice snacks left, but ...

To understand the differences between Tokyo and Osaka, you don’t have to survey the cityscapes or hang out with locals in both East and West (although we heartily recommend doing both). All you need ...

Osaka’s neon-lit food alleys hold surprises for even seasoned travelers, including the chance to try deadly pufferfish sashimi. This tour dives into the techniques, training, and precision behind ...

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is turning the second leg of her "People's Budget" listening tour into a food drive for the Kansas Food Bank and Harvesters. Kelly is encouraging visitors to the tour to bring ...

The Qatar Pavilion has officially concluded its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka after 184 days of operation, marking the end of a landmark journey that welcomed over 2mn visitors. Over the course of ...

Kodomo no Ibasho Support Osaka's executive director Hiromi Yokota is seen standing by boxes of food items donated by companies and others, in Osaka's Nishinari Ward. Checking the expiration dates is ...