Osaka City Archives | Kansai Odyssey

Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Kyo Kaido Walk: The Final Journey from Kyoto to Osaka

The Kyo Kaido is the old highway that once connected Kyoto and Osaka, carrying travelers, merchants, and messengers between the

Midosuji Street is Osaka’s main boulevard — a long, wide avenue that connects Umeda in the north with Namba /

During lunch, it is not uncommon to find long lines outside of okonomiyaki restaurants. At festivals, you can be sure

A Osaka has a lot of delicious food and Osakans pride themselves on providing a tasty array of dishes. There

For people in Osaka, Osaka Port is famous for the most famous aquarium in Kansai, Kaiyukan. Right next to Kaiyukan

In the past few years, the ancient Kumano Kodo has become quite popular among not only Japanese people, but also

You might think that there are few parks in Osaka, especially in the city center. But this isn’t true! Just

Dotonbori is easily the most tourist-visited area in Osaka. Not only are there tons of nearby shopping in Dotonbori, but