Osaka is Japanā€™s second biggest city and the country’s industrial heartland. What Osaka lacks in sightseeing draw cards, it makes up for with its flamboyance, fun-loving people and amazing food.

The unique Japanese youth culture is evident, with colourful video game parlours and karaoke centres lining the streets. Osaka also rivals Tokyo for the title of fashion centre of Japan, especially in the rather strange American village (America-mura). It is a crowded city with huge department stores, many bars and restaurants, and a great place to pick up the latest gadgets and electronic goods. Known as ā€˜Japanā€™s kitchen, ‘ take a wander down Dotonbori, a red light district turned restaurant mecca. Here, among other things, you can sample fugu (poisonous puffer fish) and takoyaki (octopus balls).

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