The 10 Most Popular Articles in 2024♪

● Osaka Metro NiNE: Looking Back on 2024

Happy New Year!

2024 was a year filled with major athletic accomplishments, including the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games and Shohei Ohtani making history as the first Major League Baseball player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season.

In Osaka, the number of tourists reached an all-time high, with popular sightseeing sites like Osaka Castle and Dotonbori buzzing with many visitors.

At Osaka Metro NiNE, we commemorated our 5th anniversary on September 18. Our progress would not have been possible without the warm support from our followers. THANK YOU!!

We’d like to begin 2025 with Osaka Metro NiNE fans’ favorite articles, announcing the top 10 most popular articles that were published between January and December of 2024.

● The Top 3 Travel Articles

Let’s dive right in and look at the top 3!

No. 1
6 Best Places to See Winter Illuminations in Osaka 2024☆

From Osaka’s iconic Midosuji Boulevard to Nakanoshima, the heart of the city, Osaka is filled with beautiful illuminations in winter. Find everything you need to know—locations, highlights, dates, times, and admission—about these spectacular events, ideal for couples, families, and everyone to enjoy!

No. 2
A Guide to the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan♪

All About the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan! Preparations for the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansa, Japan are in full swing, and you can feel the excitement in the air throughout the city! Get a sneak peek at the amazing pavilions and other facilities of Osaka Expo and check out what’s happening with the official mascot, ticket sales, and more!

No. 3
Experience Osaka Like a Local (in English) with Osaka JOINER

【English Tours by Osaka JOINER】 Namba Night Life with a Local!
At Osaka JOINER, all guides speak English and some of them also speak another language like Spanish and Chinese. Groups of all sizes are welcome. Book ahead or join on the spot. Custom tours are also available. JOINER tours are flexible and casual, and you can decide to do a tour spontaneously just because you happen to have extra time.

● Popular Articles: No. 4 - 10

Continuing onto No. 4 through No. 10, covering a wide variety of topics from gourmet foods, sightseeing, and shopping♪

No. 4
The Best Japanese Breakfast Spots in Osaka

No. 5
Fall Foliage in Osaka– Midosuji’s Golden Gingko Trees –

No. 6
A Department Store of Gashapon Capsule Toys♪

No. 7
Where to Stay in Osaka: Umeda, Namba, Shinsekai Area Guide

No. 8
Osaka’s Sakura Spots 2024 Best Cherry Blossom in Osaka

No. 9
1-Day Osaka Itinerary with Enjoy Eco Card Train Pass & Osaka e-Pass

No. 10
Tea Time at A 400-Year-Old Temple♪

● Another Year of Osaka Stories♪

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Osaka Metro NiNE will continue to send you fun articles about Osaka’s best sights and hidden gems in 2025 and look forward to connecting with you further.

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