Before you launch into responsibility-free fun in the Japan, you’ll need to get some adult stuff out of the way first. Organise a pet (or plant) sitter, hand all your unfinished work over to your poor colleagues and, most importantly, sort out your payment plan. With an HSBC Everyday Global Account, you can have up to ten currencies (including JPY) preloaded so you can use your Visa Debit Card for all purchases and ATM withdrawals. The best part? You won’t be stung with international transaction fees.

While its networks may not be as labyrinthian as Tokyo’s, Osaka is still a train-centric metropolis. There are two main city hubs, kita (or north), which sprawls out from around Osaka/Umeda Station and minami (south), which encompasses Namba Station and its surrounds. If you want to see the city more intimately, renting a bike is a very worthy choice, too.

If there’s one thing Osakans do like it’s an Olympic sport, it’s having fun. So add Misono Building to your must-visit list. This retro complex houses some of the city’s most unique and interesting bars. Before going hard on the bar hopping, get your fill at Torikizoku, a much-loved chicken-focussed izakaya chain.

Hit Kuromon Market and partake in a little tabearuki — a Japanese term for walking and snacking. This street has existed since the Edo Period and remains as buzzy as ever, with local vendors selling fresh seafood, excellent produce, and a scrumptious selection of sweets.