The music venues and fetish bars of Osaka’s Dotonbori district form a community for Japanese punks and expats.

OSAKA—As Osaka prepares to host the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, local authorities and businesses are stepping up efforts to attract foreign tourists and tap into the city’s vibrant nightlife.

From the lively nightlife of Dotonbori to the peaceful ... of the best places to stay if you want to experience why Osaka is ...

A short metro or regional train ride from Kyoto, Osaka trades ancient temples for modern architecture, a lively atmosphere and ample nightlife ... political center of Japan for a long time ...