Osaka
Almost every country is sending more travelers to Osaka these days, with one very big exception.
New walk-through gates are designed to speed up the flow of passengers, but there’s something tripping them up.
United Airlines will soon fly nonstop to Japan’s tropical southern islands, with a new direct route to Osaka as well.
For about 2,000 yen more than a regular reserved seat, you can spend the night on board the bullet train instead of paying for a hotel.
We head to Osaka to say goodbye to Ebitsuta, and get a new view at one of the city’s most famous landmarks.
Overlooked luggage-forwarding service will become easier to use this autumn, especially for tourists staying in private rentals like Airbnbs.
This upcoming doggy express offers a new option for long-distance travel in comfort with your Best Friend.
Plus, we share our recommendations for off-the-beaten-path places to visit in each of them.
Late-night high-speed service allows passengers to travel while they sleep, making better use of time and cutting hotel costs.
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