The music venues and fetish bars of Osaka’s Dotonbori district form a community for Japanese punks and expats.

From Berlin’s restroom burger joint to ancient markets in Tajikistan, pack your appetite for an adventure through the globe’s ...

We take a look at why, and how long it will take before the airport disappears. Kansai Airport was built to relieve overcrowding at the first airport in Osaka’s Itami Airport (ITM). With nowhere left ...

The four restaurants also appear to be, as of Feb. 2, serving drinks without proper liquor licenses: Izakaya and Sushi by Bou’s liquor license expired some 15 months ago, while Figo and Almost Home ...

It unfolds in a double-decker bus tricked out and transformed into a high-end bistro, gently hurtling along the Atlantic Seaboard while diners grapple with a generous six-course food menu and sweeping ...

To get there, take the Tokaido-Sanyo line special rapid from Osaka station towards Tsuruga station. Hop off at any of the snowy stops and trek around the quiet countryside for a bit, or take the train ...

Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from April to October, with representatives from 158 countries and regions participating in talks, demonstrations and exhibitions. The ban on public ...

TOKYO – The Japanese city of Osaka on Jan 27 imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of the 2025 World Expo. Around 160 countries and ...

Osaka is often celebrated for its bustling districts like ... jovial proprietor. Welcome to Izakaya Toyo! This beloved stand-up snack bar has been dishing out scrumptious seafood for over a quarter of ...

Members of the media viewed the Japanese government pavilion ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, for the first time on Sunday. The EXPO is scheduled to run for six months ...

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He hosted a YouTube show ...