The Osaka (大阪) bay area is the spacious area around Osaka’s waterfront where most of Osaka’s harbor business lies. This bay area is mostly made up of man-made islands that are connected via bridges. You can find various important buildings,
Travel Gear – preparing for your Japan trip
So, you have decided that Japan (日本) will be your next travel destination but what travel gear do you actually bring on a trip to Japan? Most of these items are generally useful for most countries, but I’ll throw in
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan – a must-see sight
Osaka’s (大阪) Kaiyukan aquarium is a major attraction of the city and among the largest aquariums in the world. It lies in the Osaka bay area very near to Universal Studios Japan. Kyoto (京都) also has an aquarium that is
Universal Studios Japan – Osaka
Universal Studios Japan is a spacious and popular theme park that lies in the Osaka (大阪) bay area. As the name suggests, its theme consists of various works from the movie producer Universal Studios. Universal Studios Japan first opened its
Working Holiday Visa Japan – all you need to know
The Working Holiday Visa is a special type of visa only available to select countries. It allows you to stay in Japan (日本) for 6-18 months (depending on the country). While there, you can work and study pretty much anything.
Japanese Visa Types – your way to Japan
Depending on your country of origin and the purpose of your visit, you will need to get a Japanese visa before entering Japan (日本). I’m sure most of you have heard the term “visa” before, it’s basically your entry ticket
Osaka Station complex – a city within a city
The Osaka Station complex, also called “Osaka Station city”, consists of multiple buildings around Osaka (大阪) Station in the northern Umeda (梅田, Kita) district. It’s one of the main transportation hubs in the city. Shinkansen (新幹線) do not stop at
Nara National Museum – Nara’s ancient treasures
The Nara National Museum (奈良国立博物館) is yet another sight that can be appreciated in the spacious Nara Park. As an art museum, it displays historical art and sculptures from ancient times. You can find many forms of Buddhist art here
Survival Japanese – phrases for your Japan trip
For many visitors, Japan (日本) is a faraway, strange and very different country. It was just like that for me when I first visited. To help battle cultural differences and communication issues, it can be very helpful to know some
Pocket WiFi and SIM Cards – Internet in Japan
Mobile Internet access is something especially the younger generations are very familiar with and can almost not live without. When you’re in such a unique and new country like Japan (日本), being able to rely on things like Google Maps