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The Tenmangu Shrine is home to the Tenjin festival every year on July 24 and 25, one of the top 3 most popular traditional festivals in Japan.

Japan has some of the biggest and best cities in the world. Find out what makes Japanese cities so special and which are the best to visit.

Shop, relax and have fun in Rinku Town, a modern commercial district that rests just outside Kansai Airport in Osaka.

The ancient Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine of Osaka is one of the most important shrines around Osaka and setting for the Hatsumode festival.

Kuromon market (黒門市場), or Kuromon Ichiba is the largest public market hall in Osaka, open daily for shopping and some of the best street food in Kansai.

Namba is one of Osaka’s most vibrant and dazzling districts and a great place to experience the wonders of contemporary Japan.

Futuristic and glamorous, Osaka’s Umeda district features some of the city’s most spectacular landmarks and is packed with places to shop, eat and explore.

Step back in time with a visit to Shinsekai and experience the best of retro futuristic Osaka street life.

Your complete guide to Dotonbori, Osaka — from iconic neon signs and street food to kabuki, canal cruises, and how Shinsekai compares. Plus how to get there with a JR Pass.

Denden Town is the Akihabara of Osaka, here you'll find everything related to anime, electronics, gadgets, music and Otaku culture.