Japan's hottest new points hotel is the Waldorf Astoria Osaka, which was designed by Andre Fu and has a fabulous spa in ...

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.

“You can do lazy sightseeing from bed,” says Ewoud Roosjen, Waldorf Astoria Osaka's commercial director. Many rooms have views of the Umeda Sky Building with its famous glass-enclosed ...

Osaka combines historic landmarks like Osaka Castle with modern marvels such as the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy bustling nightlife in Dotonbori, explore Universal Studios Japan, and visit the world ...

Photo: Sekisui House Umeda Operation Co., Ltd. The Umeda Sky Building in Osaka is bringing back its Christmas celebrations this year with plenty of activities to put you in the festive spirit.

OSAKA--After sunset when Osaka’s central ... Observatory located on the rooftop of the 170-meter-high Umeda Sky Building in the city’s Kita Ward. The unique-looking structure consists of ...

Anchored by the gleaming JR Osaka Station complex and the futuristic Umeda Sky Building, Kita is constantly evolving: New hotels are popping up along the expansive Grand Green Osaka, which is ...

While merely the 19th-tallest skyscraper in Osaka, the Umeda Sky is certainly one of the most recognizable — two 40-story towers connected with a series of bridges and two glass escalators. The ...

Japanese architect Hiroshi Hara, who designed Osaka's Umeda Sky Building and the Kyoto Station building, has passed away aged 88. Hara died on 3 January. He was a professor emeritus at the ...

Personally, I prefer to visit Osaka, which still has the city vibes like in Tokyo, but is not as fast-paced. The people there generally seemed more friendly too. Besides, most of your shopping can be ...