We all know one of the must-dos when visiting Osaka is eating. The mouthwatering food is one of the prefecture’s biggest selling points. While it might seem despairing to find a place with a nice vegetarian or even vegan menu as you walk the streets of Dōtonbori, Namba, and Shinsaibashi, that isn’t the case! Vegan […]
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Please don’t treat Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka as just another theme park where you can board the rides whenever and as many times as you want, as long as you pay for admission. The theme park is so popular that there may be more than one part of the park where you won’t
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Although there are several Universal Studios around the world, Universal Studios Japan (or simply USJ) remains one of the top attractions in Osaka. While this is good news for Universal Studios, this isn’t the case for the visitors. After all, a packed theme park means longer queues at the popular rides. Thus, it is intuitive
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The Super Nintendo World is the most packed area in Universal Studios Japan (some also refer to the area as the Super Mario World Japan). Planning is highly recommended to avoid wasting your time and physical stamina on the day. Because either an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking (エリア入場確約券) or an Area Timed Entry
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The question, “What time does Universal Studios Japan in Osaka open?” may sound stupid as the information is widely available on Google and USJ’s website. However, it is a valid question when it comes to Universal Studios Japan, as the theme park usually opens 30 to 90 minutes earlier than its official opening hours. If
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Among all the accommodation options in Kansai International Airport and the KIX airport lounges, KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA (KIXエアポート カフェラウンジ NODOKA) is the option with the highest CP value. Nodoka lounge, which is open 24/7, has a range of seating options. Whether you want to lie down, sit down for a rest, or work
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Japan’s Kansai region is best known for attractions such as the USJ, Osaka Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji. While these spots are surely stunning in the fall, the areas are now considered overcrowded and touristy. So if you are planning your second or even third visit to Osaka and Kyoto, how about venturing out of the
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If you are planning your next trip to Japan’s Kansai region (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Shiga), you might be confused about the best transportation passes to use. After all, with so many train and bus companies in the region offering various passes, choosing the right one for your trip can be a hard task!
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If you need to spend a night at Kansai International Airport, book a night with First Cabin Kansai Airport (ファーストキャビン関西空港). While KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA is our favorite, First Cabin Kansai Airport gives you a more comfortable stay. Besides private rooms, it also has a public bath, perfect to rejuvenate!
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If this is your first time landing at or departing from Kansai International Airport, then it might be confusing trying to navigate your way from the airport to the city center of Kyoto or Osaka. There seem to be many options you can choose from! So read on for a better understanding of the different
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