The journey fittingly starts at the Osaka Castle, which was founded by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was known for his flamboyant sensibility. This opulent fortress was built by warlord Toyotomi ...

A massive fire erupted in a commercial building near the famous Tsutenkaku Tower, a popular tourist landmark in Osaka in western Japan, according to media reports on Tuesday. The fire erupted on ...

OSAKA--Visitors to Tokyo and Kyoto might not realize it, but Osaka--one of Japan’s biggest and oldest cities, known more as a business hub than a tourist destination--is gearing up to host next ...

“When I think of famous places in Osaka, the Shinsekai district comes to mind,” Aida said. “I enjoyed eating kushikatsu, “takoyaki” (octopus dumplings) and other Osaka-style foods here.