Hanako Special Edition: Towards an Evolving Osaka.

The hottest city in Japan right now, Osaka.
The Osaka-Kansai Expo was held,
commercial facilities are opening one after another in Umeda,
and Osaka, which never runs out of news, is simply fascinating.
Delicious & fun city guides introduced by Osaka experts,
and Osaka's iconic "must-try" items like the Tower of the Sun and takoyaki.
A complete Osaka guide where you can enjoy both the beloved old Osaka and the trendiest Osaka.

Contents
■ Why we love Osaka.
Tower of the Sun, takoyaki, mitarashi dango
■ UMEDA UPDATE!
・The latest spots are popping up in "Umekita".
・The latest standout lunches in the lunch kingdom, Umeda.
・Quickly in Umeda! Bar hopping at famous Osaka shops.
・Umeda sweets are the perfect new Osaka souvenirs.
・Shops that embody the spirit of Osaka.
・Old-established Osaka shops with flavors preserved and unchanged spaces... must-experience.
■ OSAKA GUIDE
・AREA 1 Nakanoshima / Kitahama
・AREA 2 Namba
・AREA 3 Tenma
・AREA 4 Nakazakicho / Nakatsu / Kitashinchi
・Soul food of Yoshimoto young comedians.
・Two gift experts found in Osaka!
A souvenir list beyond the "standard".
■ Fully enjoy the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
6 exciting things to do
■ Osaka's top gourmet dishes by 7 major categories.
■ Lots of good news about Osaka hotels.
■ Eat! Play! A 2-night 3-day complete Osaka city guide.
■ Highlights of the latest museums.