Osaka

Osaka is a charming and relaxed city, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and among the largest in the world with nearly 19 million inhabitants. Historically a merchant city, Osaka has also been known as the "nation's kitchen" and served as a center for the rice trade during the Edo period, and fun, and nightlife-with some history and culture peeking through.

National Museum of Art

The National Art Museum of Osaka occupies two underground floors on Nakanoshima Island in central Osaka. The museum focuses on Japanese and foreign contemporary art, with exhibitions from the museum collection and special exhibitions.

Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses

This is Japan's first open-air museum, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about lives of old Japanese farmers around the country.