Osaka is one of the most unique cities in Japan. The city feels modern yet feels stuck in the past at the same time. It’s also a haven for food and nightlife. It’s a very different feel compared to ...

Osaka's newer city center is a sophisticated nexus where glass-and-steel ambition rubs up against historical charm. Anchored by the gleaming JR Osaka Station complex and the futuristic Umeda Sky ...

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The city introduced its first smoking ban in 2007 ... including those around JR Osaka Station and Nankai Nanba Station. The expo prompted the introduction of stricter regulations.