Staying near Namba or Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan? Here’s my guide to Rapi:t ticket prices, online booking, airport boarding directions, and the comfortable 34–40-minute ride to Namba.
Looking for the best Yufuin ryokan with a private open-air bath? Here’s my honest Oyado Kaikatei review, including price, detached room details, kaiseki dinner, breakfast, and what the stay was really like in Yufuin, Japan.
If location is your top priority in Osaka, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka is hard to beat. Directly connected to Nankai Namba Station and perfect for Rapi:t airport access, this 5-star hotel makes short Osaka trips dramatically easier.
Confused about whether you can bring beef baby food into Japan? After entering Japan four times with a baby—and having food confiscated in Sapporo in July 2026—I contacted Japan’s MAFF Animal Quarantine Service directly to confirm the latest official rules. Here’s exactly what qualifies, what proof to prepare, and how to avoid losing your baby food at the airport.
Flying Asiana Airlines business class from Incheon to Sapporo with a 15-month-old was equal parts comfortable, chaotic, and surprisingly delicious. Here’s my honest review of OZ174 and OZ173, from Business Smartium seats and in-flight meals to what actually helped when traveling with a baby.
Planning a trip to Japan? This step-by-step Visit Japan Web guide covers exactly how to register, add accompanying family members, fill in your hotel and flight details, and save your Japan entry QR code before you fly.