Tokyo is Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis. Especially in the center area, streets are busy and you will see people everywhere. However, you may be surprised to hear that Tokyo is often considered to be the safest capital city in the world. One of the biggest attractions of Tokyo might be that you can find almost anything here, from modern Japanese culture such as Anime to traditionals such as Noh or Kabuki. Also, thanks to the efficient traffic transportation system, you can easily go around and visit many places even outside of Tokyo. If you wish to experience many things while you are in Japan, Tokyo could be the best place to make it come true.

Osaka is the third largest metropolitan area that represents the Kansai region. Even though it is only a short shinkansen ride from Tokyo Station, Osaka has a different atmosphere in many ways. Sometimes, Osaka is called “the city of comedy” as there are plenty of manzai, entertaining and comical people. Manzai is one of the famous traditional Japanese cultures that has been loved by Japanese as well as tourists for many years. Lots of popular Japanese foods originate from Osaka including Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and Kushikatsu. If your wish is to be in a big city with a strong connection to Japanese culture, Osaka will be a perfect place.