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Kuromon market (黒門市場), or Kuromon Ichiba is the largest public market hall in Osaka, open daily for shopping and some of the best street food in Kansai.

Namba is one of Osaka’s most vibrant and dazzling districts and a great place to experience the wonders of contemporary Japan.

Futuristic and glamorous, Osaka’s Umeda district features some of the city’s most spectacular landmarks and is packed with places to shop, eat and explore.

Step back in time with a visit to Shinsekai and experience the best of retro futuristic Osaka street life.

Osaka’s neon-lit Dotonbori area is a feast for the senses and one of Japan’s most famous and iconic districts.

Denden Town is the Akihabara of Osaka, here you'll find everything related to anime, electronics, gadgets, music and Otaku culture.

The Umeda Sky Building is one of the best places in Osaka for tourists to go to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the city.

The first Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios Japan featuring iconic locations and characters like the Bowsers Castle, and Mario Kart racing.

Learn about the Tokaido Shinkansen, the JR Pass validity, route details, train services and everything else you need to know.

Make the most out of a visit to Japan’s Kansai region by using the handy Kansai Area Pass, from JR West. Learn what is included and how to best use it.