Boasting a vibrant and distinctive culture all of its own, Osaka can be one of the most inspiring places in Japan. Besides a rich and growing variety of museums and an energetic gallery scene, the city is noted for its wealth of eye-catching architecture and includes bustling, colourful centres of local creativity such as the ‘art town’ of Kitakagaya.

But how much art can you pack into one day? We set off to find out, walking across the city from early morning to late night in search of artistic highlights.

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