niponica

Discovering Japan

niponica is a web magazine that introduces modern Japan to people all over the world.

2025 no. 37

Special Feature
Osaka, Where the World Meets

Osaka — where water meets land, where people and goods come and go, where different cultures mingle. Attracting the attention of the world, Osaka has grown into a truly international city that is host to all kinds of interaction and exchange.

The castle tower, surrounded by its moat, stands at the center of Osaka Castle Park. (Photo: Getty Images)
Cover: Nightscape at Tosabori River (Photo: Nicolas Wauters)