Four Seasons Hotel Osaka: A Towering Oasis of Tranquility

There’s a regional rivalry between Tokyo and Osaka within Japan in terms of culture, food and even language. The latter began to flourish as a major city at the end of the 18th century, with a high level of trade thanks to its emerging merchant class. Today, it has grown into a popular cultural hub in Japan’s Kansai region, with a distinct vibe unlike anywhere else in the country. From the flashing lights and adverts lining the Dōtonbori district to the seemingly endless shopping…

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