Kyoto Aquarium or Osaka's Kaiyukan, Which I'd Go Back To

Kyoto Aquarium or Osaka’s Kaiyukan, Which I’d Go Back To

I would go back to either the Kyoto Aquarium or Osaka‘s Kaiyukan. Okay so here’s my quick comparison: I’ve visited both Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Osaka or Tokyo DisneySea, I Did Both

Universal Studios Japan Osaka or Tokyo DisneySea, I Did Both

What to expect at Tokyo DisneySea. What to expect at Universal Studios Japan. Even walking down CityWalk on my way into the park, I was … Read more

Shopping in Osaka, From Kuromon Market to Shinsekai

Shopping in Osaka, From Kuromon Market to Shinsekai

You can shop in Osaka, from Kuromon Market to Shinsekai. There’s no getting around the fact that Osaka is a shop-and-eat town, and to be … Read more

Day Trips From Osaka I Actually Took

Day Trips From Osaka I Actually Took

But let’s be honest: some of my favorite days here were when I escaped the city for several hours. My go-to? My go-to was Nara, … Read more

Where to Stay in Osaka and the Area I'd Pick Again

Where to Stay in Osaka and the Area I’d Pick Again

Having visited a few times now, I always ask myself whether I should stays in Osaka in a full hotel with every amenity or in … Read more

Is the Haruka Express Green Car Worth It Over Ordinary?

Is the Haruka Express Green Car Worth It Over Ordinary?

Green Car upgrade on the Haruka Express, Is it worth the money? How many times have I taken the Haruka Express train from Kyoto to … Read more

Things to Do in Osaka, Based on Everywhere I Went

Things to Do in Osaka, Based on Everywhere I Went

Speaking of Osaka, I have to say that it was a pleasant surprise to spend some quality time there. There’s something about the city that … Read more

Osaka vs Kyoto and Which One I'd Pick If I Had to Choose

Osaka vs Kyoto and Which One I’d Pick If I Had to Choose

Ask me which is better: Kyoto or Osaka? It’s not as easy a question as you might think. After all, I’ve been back and forth … Read more

I Visited Two Japanese Castles in Winter, Kanazawa and Osaka

I Visited Two Japanese Castles in Winter, Kanazawa and Osaka

My two Japanese castle adventures in Osaka and Kanazawa during the winter. Two castles, two winters. I’ve seen several Japanese castles in my day, but … Read more

Osaka Food I Found During My Japan Trip

Osaka Food I Found During My Japan Trip

I’ll be straight up… When I visited Osaka, there was only one thing on my mind: eating everything. Osaka has a reputation as the kitchen … Read more

Where to Eat Unagi in Japan, After Trying It in Four Cities

Where to Eat Unagi in Japan, After Trying It in Four Cities

In my quest to eat my way around Japan last year, I unintentionally became one of those people who gets unagi wherever they visit. It … Read more