OSAKA

Ever wanted to change into a samurai or ninja and learn sword fighting techniques? Practice the moves before performing a fight scene with a professional taking the supporting role!

A city with a long history as a merchant center, Osaka has a bit of a reputation for wheeling and dealing. So it's only natural that there would be plenty of cheap things to do in the city!

Looking to travel from Tokyo to Osaka on the cheap? Overnight buses are clean, well equipped, and just plain comfortable.

This museum is perfect for those who want to experience living in a post-zombie-apocalypse world.

Guest houses and capsule hotels are perfect for anyone looking for comfortable accommodation in Japan while minimizing expenses.

With themed rooms and waiters who act as teachers and nurses, you’ll never want to leave elementary school again!

Is there anything cooler than a 'ryokan' with a bit of a thrill? These Japanese inns just might give you a chill!

Speak like a local in Osaka, Kyoto or Kobe with these four simple phrases from the Kansai Dialect.