Osaka

With vast, dramatic landscapes and dramatically fewer tourists than the rest of the country—some places are all but deserted—Japan’s south is in some ways its most authentic region, and certainly …

Everything in this amazing land is so different from Western norms, you’re bound to find yourself pleasantly disoriented as you attempt to navigate it.

Osaka’s most famous dishes are okonomiyaki (cabbage pancake) and takoyaki (octopus balls), but the Japanese city has so much more to offer. Here’s exactly where to go and what to …