Kounotori Express Train offers the fastest and most direct rail link between Osaka and northern Hyogo Prefecture. Named after the kounotori (Oriental White Stork), the train connects Shin-Osaka with ...

Visiting an onsen, or hot spring, is absolutely something everyone who comes to Japan should do at least once. Unfortunately, many onsen are located in rural parts of the countries that require ...

Entry-level rooms feel lavish, with walk-in closets, deep soaking tubs, and glass-enclosed rain showers. André Fu designed the Art Deco-inspired hotel, which uses Japanese technique and materials for ...

"OH YOU look just like Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai!", my tour guide Hirame tells me as I flip-flop my way over the boardwalk in a kimono and sandals, slippery from the rain. It's the second time ...

Osaka is Japan's third largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama, which means there is plenty to explore when it comes to cultural attractions, dining destinations, nightlife, and more. While Osaka is ...