Japan Autumn, Castles & palaces + Food pictures

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This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Located around an hour outside of Tokyo, visitors flock to this town to relax in the natural hot springs and explore the mountains and lakes of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. 

Elegant gardens and ponds grace a scenic park filled with hundreds of irises in summer, while the zoo lets you get close to pandas and monkeys.

Karaoke and arcade games stand beside international and Japanese brands and diverse restaurants in a modern mall guarded by a Gundam unicorn robot.

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Winding through the city, this street offers a glimpse and taste of old Japan, from temples and gardens to zodiac sculptures and freshwater eel dishes.

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

One of Tokyo’s tallest buildings rises from the center of an eclectic hub containing fashionable galleries and restaurants and a tranquil park with cherry blossoms.

Glass-melding and Buddhist shrines set the stage for old-world Japan, while steaming hot springs used by the imperial family create an otherworldly setting.

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

Try the hanami tradition of admiring flowers as you walk past cherry blossoms and delve into the history of this area through its museums and ornate temples. 

Watch the tuna auction and cutting before the sun comes up and explore the selection of rare and unusual fish available from the stalls.