With a long history as Japan's mercantile heart and major port of call, Osaka is dense and delightfully in your face. Now, as it gears up to host World Expo 2025 this month and welcome more travelers ...

Dotonbori refers to a canal, a street that runs parallel to it, and the general entertainment district in the heart of Osaka. Its history dates back to 1612 when Yasui Doton (1533-1615 ...

OSAKA--Littering has long soiled the bustling Dotonbori district here as tourists who enjoyed takoyaki and other local specialties often just tossed away the plastic trays and sticks. But now ...

from street foods in Dotonbori to Michelin-rated omakase and chef’s table teppanyaki. Whether you’re craving yakitori or sashimi, it’s up for grabs in “Japan’s Kitchen.” Osaka is a ...

After the market, Yuki guides us to Dotonbori to experience the famed main drag. It’s one of the top attractions in Osaka, so Yuki brings us to check ... She orders a big bowl of udon, mapo tofu and a ...