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Nishinari – the untold story of Osaka’s most ghetto town

Nishinari is a low socioeconomic neighborhood with a humble community. Originally a “dangerous town,” its reputation has since been reformed.

Osaka is a city that doesn’t sleep. Known for its vibrant nightlife and street food culture. these are Osaka’s 5 best walking paths.

Autumn is a time when Japan becomes the most colorful place on Earth! Here are the 5 most colorful places to embrace the Japanese autumn:

One of the must-do attractions of Osaka is the iconic Umeda Sky Building, offering panoramic city views and unforgettable sunsets!

In the colorful town of Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku Tower stands tall as Osaka’s most iconic tower, much like Tokyo Tower is to Tokyo.

Mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and aesthetic Japanese castles are not typically associated with tennis courts, but they are in Kansai!

When you think Osaka, you think Dotonbori! No city captures Japan’s nightlife quite like Dotonbori, known for its vibrant energy & good food!

It’s called the Land of the Rising Sun for a reason. These 5 sunset spots in Japan will completely take your breath away!

Despite its name, I’m not so sure this area of Osaka is an “American village.” Regardless, Amerika-mura is a hip area with great street food!

I will never forget the taste of the Café Di Espresso iced latte I had after an exhausting tennis match on a hot summer’s day in Osaka.

1,500 yen (10 USD) for 60 minutes of all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue, Yakiniku-zanmai Gen might be the best buffet restaurant in Osaka!

Rikuto’s Place is a humble little shop in the heart of Osaka around the Dotonbori area, frying up some of the best chicken in town!