Osaka

Ivar Hagendoorn -

Osaka is Japan's second largest city. It has an entirely different atmosphere than Tokyo. Osaka is famous for its food scene. There are lots of casual restaurants and food stalls everywhere.

One of many narrow alleys lined with casual restaurants in Osaka

There is nothing special about these photos. This is ordinary Japan.

Osaka by night as seen from the viewing platform at the Umeda Sky Building

More Japan! The Tsukiji Fish Market before it closed for good, Tokyo, Kyoto and the amazing Koyasan or Mount Koya.