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2025 is shaping up to be Osaka’s year. The arrival of the Expo will ensure the eyes of the world are on the city and we’re more than ready for our close-up. From the neighbourhoods that are reinventing themselves to the arrival of Time Out Market, the launch of Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios and the reinvigorated coffee, music, arts and cocktail scenes, it’s all going off.
And Time Out is here to showcase and celebrate everything that makes Osaka such an amazing place to be in. Our special launch issue condenses the magic of the city into 52 rich pages, starting with nine reasons to get excited about the Big O right now.
We’ve also prepared a comprehensive guide to the essential things to eat and drink at Time Out Market Osaka, the new food and cultural market serving up the best of the city under one roof. Opening on March 21 at Grand Green Osaka, the buzzing space will feature 17 kitchens and two bars with communal tables for diners to enjoy each other’s company and soak in the local culture.
Osaka is bursting with inspiring galleries and museums, but how much art can you pack into one day? Our team set off to find out, and our ultimate art crawl ended up a whirlwind tour of the city’s artistic highlights, from the world-class museums of Nakanoshima to the oasis of creativity that is Kitakagaya.
After a long day exploring the city, sit down for drinks at the best bars in Amerikamura. From karaoke dive bars to bespoke cocktail dens, this lively district is packed with nightlife venues for every taste. Whether you’re after a classic cocktail or some craft beer, you’re sure to find a bar that suits your taste in ‘Amemura’.
Pick up your FREE copy of Time Out Osaka magazine at Kansai, Narita or Haneda airport, at Time Out Market Osaka, or at one of the following hotels and tourist information centres in Osaka:
Hotel Hankyu Gran Respire Osaka, Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka, Hotel New Otani Osaka, Omo7 Osaka, Omo Kansai Airport; Osaka Tourist Information Centre (JR Osaka Station), Shin-Osaka Tourist Information Centre (JR Shin-Osaka Station), Tourist Information Namba.
You can also check out the digital edition below:
Cover direction by Steve Nakamura. Photography by Naohiro Tsukada. The cover represents Grand Green Osaka, home of Time Out Market, recreated as a dish by chef Willy Monroy.