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How to Skip the Line at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: Buy E-Tickets in Advance for a Queue-Free Visit

Skip the long ticket lines at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan by purchasing e-tickets in advance. Learn how to buy, enter smoothly, and save time.

Osaka

Bay Area

Tourism

Aquarium
Cafe R.O.F at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: Ocean Views, Blue Soft Serve & a 38cm Hot Dog

Between ocean views and a deep-sea tank, Cafe R.O.F inside Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan serves blue soft serve, a 38cm hot dog, and more.

Osaka

Bay Area

Gourmet

Cafe
Aquarium
Japanese Whisky Explained: Yamazaki, Hibiki, Yoichi, the 2024 Standards, and Beyond

Japanese whisky from Yamazaki and Hibiki to Yoichi and craft distilleries. History, what makes them unique, the 2024 standards, and NAS.

Japanese history and culture
UMEDA FOOD HALL Guide: 18 Restaurants Under One Roof at Osaka's Hankyu Sanbangai

UMEDA FOOD HALL in Osaka's Hankyu Sanbangai offers 18 restaurants and 1,000 seats. A complete guide to all shops, menus, and how to visit.

Osaka

Umeda

Gourmet
Where to Find Great Sake in Japan: Best Shops, Breweries, and Tasting Spots Nationwide

Consult sake sommeliers at department stores, discover local gems at specialty shops, and taste fresh sake at breweries. A guide to the best sake buying spots across Japan.

Japanese history and culture
Hankyu Kappa Yokocho Guide: Osaka's Popular Retro Food Alley Under the Tracks in Umeda

Kappa Yokocho is a retro food alley under the tracks in Umeda, Osaka. Your guide to all 24 spots, from kushikatsu to fortune telling.

Osaka

Umeda

Gourmet

Entertainment District
Yokocho (Japanese Alley)
How to Read Sake Labels: A Guide to Junmai, Daiginjo, SMV, and 8 Sake Grades

Can't read sake labels? Learn 8 sake grades from Junmai to Daiginjo, plus how SMV, acidity, and rice polishing reveal flavor before you buy.

Japanese history and culture
Wine Bar in Osaka's Retro 1950s Food Alley: nighthawks at Shin-Umeda Shokudogai

On the 2nd floor of Shin-Umeda Shokudogai, a retro food alley near Osaka Station since 1950, a small wine bar draws night owls to its 15-seat counter. Meet nighthawks.

Osaka

Umeda

Gourmet

Izakaya & Bistro
Where to Buy Japanese Knives in Japan: Guide to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto & Traditional Blade Towns

Your guide to buying Japanese knives in Japan. Top shops in Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto, plus blade-making towns like Sakai and Seki.

Japanese history and culture
Japanese Knife Guide: How to Choose, Sharpen, and Care for Your Blade

Learn how to choose the right Japanese knife—Santoku, Gyuto, or Deba—and keep it sharp. This guide covers blade types, steel materials, whetstone sharpening, and daily care.

Japanese history and culture

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