Osaka
Can’t get into one of Tokyo’s biggest attractions? Try Osaka’s instead
Having failed to book my tickets for Tokyo’s famous teamLab attraction, I discovered a fantastic alternative in Japan’s third-largest city.
- Julie Miller
Pink emu? Inside Australia’s kitsch pavilion for World Expo 2025
The Australia Pavilion by Melbourne-based Buchan is the latest in a long line of dazzling environments that expresses how we live today.
- Julietta Jameson
Port guide: Osaka, Japan
Osaka is a hard-working, progressive, fun-loving city whose shopping, dining and street life provides a heady counterpoint to Japan’s cultural sights.
- Brian Johnston
Party capital: Nine must-do highlights of Osaka, Japan
The city’s reputation as Japan’s premier party town is challenged by few. Here’s how to make the most of a brief visit.
- Jamie Lafferty
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- Hotel reviews
If Taylor Swift were here, she’d be staying in these knockout corner suites
In Osaka, Aloft adopts the hip aesthetic of its sister brand W Hotel (just down the road) but without the high price tag.
- Kylie McLaughlin
Two things you must do to guarantee you’ll see Japan’s cherry blossoms
Organising a trip to coincide with Mother Nature’s whims can feel like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. If only I’d known this before visiting.
- Kristie Kellahan
Airline review: Jetstar B787 economy, Osaka to Cairns
If you've prepared properly (with warm clothes, food, sleep aids), you'll be in for a bargain-basement surprise.
- Katrina Lobley
Osaka tour, Japan: Neon charms in Shinsekai, Osaka's former fun park
Lovers of vintage neon and the grittier side of Japan will love this night tour of Osaka's Shinsekai.
- Lesley Holden
Hotel review: Swissotel Nankai, Osaka
The Swissotel Nankai is right in the heart of the action in the bustling south side of Osaka.
- Paul Chai
Bathhouses in Japan: The most fun you can have naked
A few hours at Osaka's Spa World provide almost as much fun as can be had with your clothes off.
- Keith Austin