'Gyaru' and jazz: Tourists get lost in Osaka's unexpected charms

Nikkei Asia | May 31, 2026, 11:06 a.m. | Original

OSAKA -- As Osaka continues to see a surge of foreign tourists since the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences that might surprise locals.

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