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Time Out Osaka releases a guide for LGBTQ-friendly spots in Osaka
Published especially for the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, the ‘Over the Rainbow: 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Spots in Osaka’ brochure aims to highlight the city's most electrifying businesses for the queer and rainbow community. They include restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs that are gay-owned, inclusive and welcoming to people of all gender and sexual identities.
Osaka is setting a benchmark in Asia with its steadfast commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. In an strive to be more diverse and inclusive, the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau has undertaken multiple initiatives to cultive LGBTQ-friendly environments and in turn, position Osaka as a prime destination for LGBTQ+ tourists.
For restaurants, head over to gay-owned Dining Bar Rakuto to indulge in tapas and hearty Japanese meals paired with wine or sake. If it's premium Japanese wagyu beef you're after, construct a beeline for Yakiniku M Namba. Vietnam Sakaba, on the other hand, offers a diverse menu of Vietmese dishes that
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Osaka Gay Scene
I have lived in Japan for a few years now, and I can state with certainty that Osaka has one of the most unique gay scenes in Japan. Tokyo’s Nichome is large and receives many visitors, but Osaka’s Doyama is definitely special in its character and scope. Osaka’s darkness life, including its gay scene, can largely be divided into two areas: the Kita (north) side including Doyama near Umeda Station, and the Minami (south) side with Namba and the Dotonbori Canal.
Osaka is known for having a tight yet diverse community, and there are a multitude of bars and spots to hang out at that are almost too numerous to count. However, my favorite bar where I always end up is Grand Slam because it is colorful and gaudy, everyone stops there, and is a great place to run into friends and regulars. There is also Explosion just around the corner, a small club that gets very lively at their frequent events, with at least one almost every weekend. And travelers can't miss Eagle Osaka, the newest addition to Doyama's nightlife.
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Osaka offers a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers in Japan. The city&#;s gay scene centers around Doyama, a compact district filled with LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and cafes. You&#;ll find a mix of small bars and lively clubs where locals and visitors combine . Many venues welcome foreigners, making it easy for you to explore the nightlife. For karaoke lovers, some gay bars also host
Osaka offers a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers in Japan. The city&#;s gay scene centers around Doyama, a compact district filled with LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and cafes. You&#;ll locate a mix of small bars and lively clubs where locals and visitors connect. Many venues welcome foreigners, making it light for you to explore the nightlife. For karaoke lovers, some gay bars also host karaoke nights. If you want to meet people during the night, check out the local LGBTQ+ community center &#;Liberty Osaka,&#; which offers events and resources.
Osaka also has plenty of attractions to keep you busy during the day.