Perhaps the most photographed and recognizable neon signage in Japan is the Glico Man, an image of a runner crossing a finish line with both arms raised, seen from Ebisubashi bridge at Dotonbori in ...

Over the past few years, Dotonbori has become flooded with tourists from overseas. In the middle of south Osaka, this great sightseeing spot near the river is full of history, literature, food, ...

For many wanderers, the joy of travel lies in the idea of delving deep into the unknown. It is about getting lost in a sea of unfamiliar faces, often warm and sometimes indifferent. Dotonbori (also ...

Most visitors to Osaka, Japan, have seen the bright yellow oblong-shaped Ferris wheel next to the famous Glico Man Sign billboard along the Dotonbori River. Few realize it’s an actual ride, often ...

A new facility opened last Thursday in Dotombori, the Osaka canal district that’s the biggest tourism draw in the heart of central Japan’s largest city. It isn’t a new restaurant, shopping center, or ...