If you’re craving a quick break from Osaka’s city energy, Minoh Falls (also spelled “Minoo” sometimes) is the half-day ...

There’s a lot to love about this one. The Kita area in Osaka (some also refer to it as Umeda) is a great place to stay if you ...

As of the beginning of October 2019, the operators of the Hankyū and Hanshin railways that link up the Kansai area will rename Umeda Station “Osaka-Umeda Station.” As any local knows ...

It’s time to ditch Dotonbori’s neon-lit chaos and throngs of tourists because Umeda is where it’s at. The sleek and recently rejuvenated district is easily accessible via Osaka Station and ...

The Umeda Sky Building, an architectural symbol of Osaka completed in 1993, consists of two 40-story skyscrapers bridged at their upper reaches by a structure known as the Floating Garden Observatory.

OSAKA--After sunset when Osaka’s central Umeda district dazzles with vibrant neon lights, visitors head upward to enjoy the view from a heavenly perch. They flock to the Kuchu Teien (aerial ...