A genuine hidden gem
Things to Do reached the Cup Noodles Museum in Ikeda — the birthplace of instant ramen, a 15-20 minute train ride from Umeda, and one of the easiest, most rewarding half-day trips outside central Osaka that hadn't been covered until now.
Also new this week
Districts added Horie, the design-and-cafe neighbourhood just south of Shinsaibashi. Food covered taiyaki and imagawayaki, two classic filled street cakes. Stay added a guide specifically for business travellers, covering where to base yourself and how to stay connected between meetings.