The Most Beautiful Night Walk in Osaka - teamLab Botanical Garden

The Most Beautiful Night Walk in Osaka – teamLab Botanical Garden

I would argue that there’s no landmark in Osaka that best exemplifies its exciting mix of tradition and modern sensibilities than teamLab Botanical Garden. While … Read more

Whale Sharks, Penguins, and More at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Whale Sharks, Penguins, and More at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

If you enjoy marine life then I would highly recommend visiting Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan if you happen to be in the city. I had the … Read more

What's Inside the Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum in Osaka

What's Inside the Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum in Osaka

If you happen to be visiting the Umeda Sky Building in Kyoto then I think you’d do well to check out the Koji Kinutani Tenku … Read more

City skyline illuminated at night

Worth the Trip? Umeda Sky Building and Kuchu Teien Observatory in Osaka

My visit to the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien Observatory was not only memorable but well worth the time and money. I managed … Read more

A Day with the Animals at Tennoji Zoo, Osaka

A Day with the Animals at Tennoji Zoo, Osaka

After my visit to Shitennoji Temple, I immediately headed to Tennoji Zoo to spend some time with the animals there. If you read my writeup … Read more

A Temple Walk Before the Zoo - Shitennoji in Osaka

A Temple Walk Before the Zoo – Shitennoji in Osaka

Shitennoji was perhaps one of the more impressive “modern” Buddhist temples that I had the chance to visit in Osaka. Okay, it's not really modern … Read more

Malaysia Airlines Business Class Review (MH53 Osaka to Kuala Lumpur)

Malaysia Airlines Business Class Review (MH53 Osaka to Kuala Lumpur)

I recently rode Business Class on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Osaka to Kuala Lumpur and was left impressed by the experience. After an enjoyable … Read more

Minions, Hogwarts, and Mario - A Full Day at Universal Studios Japan

Minions, Hogwarts, and Mario – A Full Day at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan is a must-visit if you happen to be in Osaka. No ifs or buts, this theme park is worth every penny regardless … Read more

I Visited Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka and Its Giant Lion Head

I Visited Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka and Its Giant Lion Head

To say that Namba Yasaka Shrine was one of the most unique shrines I’ve visited is definitely an understatement. Located in Osaka, the shrine doesn’t … Read more

I Went on a Shinsekai Walk in Osaka After Visiting Tsutenkaku Tower

I Went on a Shinsekai Walk in Osaka After Visiting Tsutenkaku Tower

Other than Dotonbori, Shinsekai is another entertainment and dining district in Osaka that’s worth visiting at night. Well, technically you can visit here in the … Read more

Fluffy cat at cat cafe birthday setup

Cats, Manga, and Egg Chairs – An Afternoon at Mocha Cat Cafe

Cat Cafe Mocha Shinsaibashi in Osaka was quite possibly the most relaxing place that I visited in the city. Japan is known for its appreciation … Read more