The perfect spot
The St Regis Osaka, situated in the heart of historic tree-lined Midosuji Avenue, is a symbol of the city's continuing prosperity without compromising on tradition.
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Dylan Tan
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BIRMINGHAM, Melbourne, Montreal, Los Angeles and Penang would all know how Osaka feels - playing second fiddle to a larger city.
But as the adage goes, size doesn't matter and the latter packs enough punch in terms of sights, shopping and culinary choices to give Tokyo a run for its money.
Equally bustling but less chaotic and more laid-back than the Japanese capital - a title which Osaka also once had the honour of holding back when it was known as Naniwa - it continues to be a major economic hub for the country and is a fantastic stopover for those on the way to neighbouring Kyoto.
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