Osaka Prefecture

The Least Busy Time at Universal Studios Japan

What Time Does Universal Studios Japan Open?

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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The Best Guide to KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA

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 2 Week Itinerary: Explore Kansai’s Less-Visited Spots

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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The Best Guide to First Cabin Kansai Airport

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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VEGAN café neu: A Hidden Spot in Osaka for Cat Lovers

If you love animals, especially cats, the shelter cat & VEGAN café “neu” (保護猫とVeganカフェneu) is the spot for you when you are in the Namba/Shinsaibashi Area. It is a spot where you can enjoy vegan food and meet rescued cats waiting to be adopted. Each of them is cute and has a unique personality. The

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The Top Vegan-Friendly Restaurants Near Shin-Osaka Station

Shin-Osaka Station is probably the first train station many would arrive at when visiting Osaka because it is the prefecture’s main bullet train station. Fortunately, there are a couple of vegan-friendly restaurants near the station where non-meat eaters can enjoy food. These restaurants are great places to grab your your first meal in Japan. A

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The Top Vegan-Friendly Restaurants Near Osaka/Umeda Station

Osaka/Umeda Station is one of Osaka’s biggest transportation hubs. So you might find yourself around these two stations frequently when you visit Osaka. If it is around lunch or dinner time and you are unsure where to dine, how about referring to the below list of vegan/vegetarian-friendly places?

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The Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Northern Osaka Prefecture

If you plan to fly into or out of Osaka’s Isetan Airport or explore Northern Osaka (including the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (カップヌードルミュージアム 大阪池田)), there are a couple of restaurants you can visit for lunch or dinner. Not only are there a variety of cuisines for you to choose from, but a few even

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The Top Vegan Restaurants in Southern Osaka Prefecture

Finding a restaurant serving nice vegan or vegetarian food might seem despairing if you are in the cities within Southern Osaka Prefecture near Kansai Airport. But don’t give up so quickly. There are a few completely vegan places that you can visit! So refer to the below list (^_-)-☆.

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OKO Fun Okonomiyaki Bar: Osaka’s Most Lively Vegan Place

Looking for vegan or vegetarian food in Japan? Visit OKO Fun Okonomiyaki Bar (遊べるお好み焼き屋 OKO) in Osaka for gluten-free and vegan Okonomiyaki pancakes and other Japanese vegetarian food. The vegan-friendly hidden gem is in the busy Namba area. Although the owner, Shiho, runs the entire place by herself, she does an amazing job ensuring that

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