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Osaka is in the spotlight these days, and not just because of the World Expo, which the city is hosting for the second time in 2025. This vibrant, dynamic city is fast becoming one of the region’s most in-demand travel destinations.
For a cosmopolitan city, Osaka is very affordable, and there’s something for everyone, from the historical Osaka Castle to the neon-lit alleys of Dotonbori. Shopping is varied, the street food is world famous, plus the art and culture scene is thriving. In recent years, the city’s fine dining restaurants have also received international acclaim.
With so much to see and do, it’s natural to be overwhelmed by Osaka. But here’s where we come in.
In this special issue, we have divided Osaka city into five main districts, each with its own unique personality and host of attractions. The best way to enjoy Osaka is to set aside one day for each district and soon you’ll be having the time of your life.
Osaka continues to reinvent itself with a lineup of exciting new openings planned for the coming years. Here’s what you can expect from this dynamic city in the near future.
These specialist restaurants serve up an appetising introduction to Osaka’s unique flavours, from elevated takoyaki to box sushi and even wines made in the region.
These unique drinking dens, steamy clubs and music bars in Osaka will take you from dusk till dawn.
For all this and much more – Osaka’s artisanal crafts, the graffiti neighbourhood of Juso, Time Out Market’s first Asian outpost – pick up your FREE copy of the magazine at Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports, as well as selected Mitsui shopping malls in Osaka (Kadoma, Expocity and Sakai).
You can also read it here.
Cover art direction by Steve Nakamura; cover photography by Naohiro Tsukada.