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Time Out
22-07-2025
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Hurry! Jetstar is slinging cheap sale fares from Melbourne to Japan and South Korea, from just $266
Does this grim winter weather have you dreaming of an overseas holiday? If that's a yes, stop what you're doing and get out your credit card: Jetstar has just dropped some sweet flight deals to Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul. Yep, you could be sipping sake in the Land of the Rising Sun or getting your kimchi and K-pop fix thanks to one-way fares from Melbourne starting at just $266. How good! Jetstar's Japan and South Korea sale is on right now and ends at 11.59pm on Thursday, July 24 – unless sold out prior. We reckon these hot airfares will go fast, so if you're keen for a holiday filled with jewel-toned sashimi, hearty ramen, 7-Eleven snacks and late-night neon-street strolling, jump on these bad boys now. Flights from Melbourne to Osaka and Tokyo are the cheapest (FYI these are via Cairns), starting at $266. And you can nab ticket from Melbourne to Seoul (this time via Sydney) for $270. There are also super-cheap flights to Japan and South Korea available from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide – some from as little as $130! If you're heading to Osaka, you'll need to check out Time Out Market Osaka – the first one to ever open in Asia Pacific – featuring dishes from first-class local chefs, the city's top restaurants, bars and cultural experiences, all under one roof and curated by Time Out's editors. Call us biased, but it rocks. Travel dates vary, with flights available between May and June next year, as well as ones for this coming spring and summer. Go on, you know what to do. Find out more about Jetstar's Japan and South Korea sale here.
Time Out
22-07-2025
- Time Out
Time to fly! Jetstar's major Japan and South Korea sale is live, with flights from just $130
Drop everything and pull out your credit card: Jetstar just dropped a huge Japan and South Korea flight sale, with fares from Australia starting at just $130 one-way. That's even cheaper than a domestic flight from the East to West Coast. With departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Cairns, you could be on your way to Osaka, Tokyo or Seoul in just a few months. How good! Jetstar's Japan and South Korea Sale is happening right now and ends at 11.59pm on Thursday, July 24 – unless sold out prior. We reckon these hot airfares will go fast, so if you're keen for a holiday filled with hearty ramen and 7-Eleven snacks, or spicy kimchi and K-barbecue, jump on these bad boys now. Flights to Osaka and Tokyo start at just $130 from Cairns or $155 from Brisbane. You can also fly from Sydney to Osaka from $165 or Tokyo for $253, from Melbourne to either city for $266, and from Adelaide for $319. Cheap fares to Seoul are also available, starting at $155 from Brisbane, $170 from Sydney and $270 from Melbourne. Just note, some of these trips include a scenic stopover in Cairns or Sydney, with travel dates between early October 2025 and late May 2025. If you're heading to Osaka, you'll need to check out Time Out Market Osaka – the first one to ever open in Asia Pacific – featuring dishes from first-class local chefs, the city's top restaurants, bars and cultural experiences, all under one roof and curated by Time Out's editors. Call us biased, but it rocks. You can find out the best things to do in Osaka here, then book your flights asap here. 🔮
Time Out
22-07-2025
- Time Out
Run! Jetstar has dropped a huge Japan sale, with flights from Sydney to Tokyo starting at just $253
Stop what you're doing and get out your credit card: Jetstar has launched a pretty sweet flight deal to the Land of the Rising Sun, with airfares from Sydney to Tokyo starting at just $253 one-way. That's around about as much as it'd cost you to fly to Melbourne. You can also snap up flights from Sydney to Osaka from $165 one-way – and if you're keen for a kimchi and Korean-barbecue fix, you can fly from Sydney to Seoul from $170 per person. How good. Jetstar's Japan and South Korea Sale is on right now and ends at 11.59pm on Thursday, July 24 – unless sold out prior. We reckon these hot airfares will go fast, so if you're keen for a holiday filled with jewel-toned sashimi, hearty ramen, 7-Eleven snacks and late-night neon-street strolling, jump on these bad boys now. There are also super-cheap flights to Japan and South Korea available from Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide – from as little as $130! If you're heading to Osaka, you'll need to check out Time Out Market Osaka – the first one to ever open in Asia Pacific – featuring dishes from first-class local chefs, the city's top restaurants, bars and cultural experiences, all under one roof and curated by Time Out's editors. Call us biased, but it rocks. And you'll need somewhere to stay, of course – Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda, a new five-star hotel that delivers the brand's signature hospitality with a refreshingly playful spin, is our pick. (You can find out the best things to do in Osaka here.) Tokyo-wise, our favourite hotel is The Tokyo Edition, Ginza, which may be one of the best places we've ever stayed. Be sure to also make a booking at super-cool izakaya Narukiyo, and for the best pizza outside of Italy, head to PST (trust us). Travel dates vary, with flights available between May and June next year, as well as ones for this coming spring and summer. Itching for a getaway? You can find out more about Jetstar's Japan and South Korea Sale here. .
Time Out
16-07-2025
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Chef's guide to Osaka: Kenjiro Kurita, Critters Burger
You won't have any problem finding a great hamburger joint in Osaka these days, but that was decidedly not the case when Kenjiro Kurita started cooking beef burgers in his first food truck back in 2008. In the years since, the uncompromising chef's Critters Burger has introduced countless thousands of Osakans to the joys of carefully crafted wagyu patties and satisfyingly fluffy buns baked with Hokkaido wheat. The eatery has grown into a local icon, first through its beloved Amerikamura shop and, since March 2025, as part of our very own Time Out Market Osaka. We imagine that evangelising for quality burgers in the promised land of takoyaki, kushikatsu and udon can be exhausting, especially when you've been doing it essentially non-stop for 17 years. To find out what keeps Kurita going, we checked in with the busy chef to ask where he likes to eat and shop in Osaka – and where he always takes visitors from out of town. Where do you go for breakfast on your day off? West Wood Bakers in Horie. Their pancakes and sandwiches are amazing. How about a quick lunch? Tonkatsu at Ofuji. This one's in Horie too. And kitchen equipment – where do you get yours? At Ebisuya on Doguyasuji. They sell everything you could need as a chef. For furniture and tableware, I like Timeless Comfort. What's one ingredient or condiment you can't live without at home? Mitsuboshi soy sauce from Horikawaya, a 300-year-old brewery in Wakayama prefecture. Lastly, what's a place you always take friends to when they visit you in Osaka? American in Dotonbori. It's a pure and simple café that opened just after World War II and hasn't changed much since the postwar years of rapid economic growth. A real throwback. Also, I like to follow up with okonomiyaki at Sazare nearby.
Time Out
13-06-2025
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I went to the first ever Time Out Market in Asia Pacific – here's why you should too
I recently popped my Japanese cherry (blossom), spending a week in the Land of the Rising Sun – and I can confirm that what everyone says is, in fact, true. Japan is elite. Home to super-speedy bullet trains and ancient temples, cool streets dotted with vending machines, thrift stores, izakayas and life-altering 7-Elevens – as well as the kindest, most respectful people I've come across – Japan is not only beautiful and mind-blowing, it's safe, clean and, my favourite part: delicious. I was there to check out the brand-new Time Out Market Osaka – the first Time Out Market to open in Asia Pacific – which started welcoming locals and holiday-goers from March 21, 2025. It joins already established and beloved Markets across the globe, including Lisbon, New York, Barcelona and Cape Town. If you've never been to a Time Out Market, it's basically a massive food lover's paradise – a food and cultural hub that brings together the best of the city under one roof. Here's everything you need to know about Time Out Market Osaka – and why I reckon you need to add it to your hit list... What is Time Out Market Osaka? Time Out Market Osaka is a food haven featuring the best of Osaka under one roof. Think of it as the best food market you've ever been to, featuring dishes from first-class local chefs, the city's top restaurants, bars and cultural experiences, based on Time Out's editorial curation. There are 17 vendors to choose from, showcasing a variety of cuisines including Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and, of course, Japanese. And if you're craving a really good burger, you can get that here, too. Plus, there are two bars (hello, sake and cocktails) and three dessert stalls. Spanning more than 3,000 square metres and seating up to 800 guests, Time Out Market is huge. There aren't many venues in Osaka big enough to cater for large groups with no reservation, so it's perfect for team lunches, birthday dinners and lunch and dinner when you're on holidays with friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by avriltreasure (@avriltreasure) Where is Time Out Market Osaka? Time Out Market Osaka is in the heart of Osaka, within the architecturally striking Grand Green Osaka South Building. It's a six-minute walk from Osaka Station, making it an easy, convenient and central destination to catch up with friends and family – or check it out solo (and eat as much as you can) like I did. Where to eat and drink at Time Out Market Osaka? I'm so glad you asked. As I mentioned, there are 17 food stalls to choose from, featuring cuisines from all around the world. Of course, you'll find excellent Japanese fare, spanning traditional must-try street food snacks like takoyaki (balls filled with octopus), and okonomiyaki, a savoury Japanese-style cabbage pancake. And there's brilliant ramen – the one I ordered had an incredible frothy beef bone broth with soft and chewy noodles. But there are also banging tacos by chef Willy Monroy, who owns Milpa – the first and only Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in Japan. You'll find handmade udon noodles and Korean hot pots, Napoli-style pizza with a Japanese twist, and a rocking Wagyu cheeseburger for when you're craving a taste of home. Feel like something sweet? My pick is the bowling-ball-sized shaved matcha ice, which had whimsy in spades. 'There's something for everyone' is a cliché, but it absolutely stands here. What are the opening hours of Time Out Market Osaka? Time Out Market Osaka is open seven days a week, from 11am through to 11pm, though last orders are taken at 10.30pm. Why should I visit Time Out Market Osaka? There are so many things I loved about Time Out Market Osaka. Walking in, I was truly blown away by how sleek and chic the space looked – with its warm lighting, natural wooden furniture and polished black splashback. So if you're after a cool hangout, this is it. I loved the communal tables and how it's great for big groups but also solo diners. And because all the food stalls have been curated by the Time Out team – AKA people who know what's up when it comes to food and drink – you can count on the dishes to deliver on quality and flavour. Osaka is an incredible food destination with so many top restaurants, and the Market brings the best of the city together under one roof. If you're after a taste of home, you'll find that here, too. Plus, there are DJs spinning tunes on the weekends with lots of fun things in the pipeline. Time Out Market is card-only and does not accept cash. And I think it goes without saying but I will anyway: come hungry. I hope you love it as much as I did – I have a feeling you will.
