Time Out Osaka news

Here’s where to spot the exclusive first design featuring Elmo, Woody and Winnie Woodpecker, and the iconic Osaka Castle

Fresh off celebrating its first birthday, Kansai Comedy Club is aiming to shake up the super-competitive scene in Japan’s comedy capital

At No. 13, the modern French restaurant in central Osaka outranks the seven Tokyo restaurants also featured on the list

You now have less than two weeks to explore all the sakura sites in Kansai, with full bloom expected around March 31

The historic Yasaka Kaikan theatre in the heart of the Gion neighbourhood is reborn as one of the city’s newest luxury hotels

The addition of ‘selected’ restaurants sets the scene for the unveiling of the full Kyoto Osaka guide on April 23

All you need to know about the latest forecast plus sakura events and illuminations in Osaka, Kyoto and other Kansai cities

This spring, go see a 1,000 year-old sakura tree, a castle surrounded by cherry blossoms, a riverside carnival and more

Plan your spring trip with the official 2026 sakura forecast, as Kansai is expected to see early flowering and full bloom

Japan’s street food capital makes its first-ever appearance on Time Out’s coveted 50 Best Cities list, ranking 39th in the world