Osaka Castle has been razed, burned to the ground and rebuilt several times throughout its long history. Some 17th-century structures and stone ramparts remain ...

Just south of Osaka Castle is the Osaka Museum of History. This well-curated space chronicles the city’s history and displays a collection of artifacts and recreations. You’ll get to ...

He meets the spirited and sometimes flamboyant residents. The journey fittingly starts at the Osaka Castle, which was founded by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was known for his flamboyant ...