Osaka is one of Japan’s major cities and plays an important role in its economy, culture, and history. It is visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad every year. This article describes Osaka in detail. Geography and Location Osaka is a city located in Honshu, Japan, and belongs to the Kansai region. Surrounding it […]
One of the things that concerns me when traveling abroad is the cleanliness of the restrooms. Japanese toilets are said to be relatively clean compared to those in other countries. This article presents several unique features compared to foreign toilets. High-tech toilet seats Japanese toilets are characterized by high-tech features such as Washlet (warm-water washing
The Osaka dialect is full of unique and fascinating phrases and sayings.Some of you may study Japanese when you come to Japan, but I would like you to study Osaka dialects as well when you come to Osaka. If you can speak Osaka dialects, you may get better service from people in Osaka! In this
Osaka has many tourist attractions and a variety of fascinating places to visit. All of them are located nearby, so it is possible to visit them all in a short period of time. If you are unfamiliar with any of these places, please check them out. Below is a ranking of recommended sightseeing spots to
At the Tennoji Zoo, you can get in touch with nature and animals in the center of Osaka. The Tennoji Zoo is a popular zoo in Osaka because of its rare animals. Not only can you observe the real ecology of the animals, but you can also participate in various events. This article introduces the
Located just a short walk east of Hankyu Umeda Station, the Higashidori Shopping Street is the largest entertainment district in Umeda. The large shopping street, about 450 meters long, is called Higashi-dori Shopping Street. In addition to restaurants, bars, and other eateries, there is also a forest of karaoke and game centers. As a regular
There are many ways to get from Osaka Station to Tokyo Station. This article compares the Shinkansen, regular trains, airplanes, and night buses in terms of travel time, fare, and advantages and disadvantages. Summary Transportation Fare Travel time Shinkansen 14,000 yen 2 h 45 min Train 9,000 yen 9 h Plane 29,000 yen 3 h
Okinawa is full of attractions, with spectacular scenery, world heritage sites, and gourmet food. In addition to its many attractions, the mild year-round climate is ideal for sightseeing. In this issue, we summarize access to Okinawa from Osaka. KIX → Okinawa If you want to go cheaply, KIX is recommended. From KIX, you can fly
In Hokkaido, you can enjoy precious nature and gourmet foods that you cannot see in Osaka or Tokyo. Here, I introduce how to get to Hokkaido, which has many attractions. If you have time to spare, try Hokkaido because it is an inexpensive way to visit. Airplane First, you need to head to Kansai International
Shinkansen (fastest way) The Shinkansen is the fastest way to travel between Osaka and Kyoto. It takes about 15 minutes from JR Shin-Osaka Station, where the Shinkansen stops, to JR Kyoto Station. The time required is only 15 to 30 minutes longer than that of a regular train. The fare is 1,450 yen, which is