The 28th floor of a skyscraper in the heart of Osaka is not an obvious place to find the serene stillness of traditional Japanese-style rooms, typically characterised by a play of light and shadow mixed with the scent of tatami, low-lying futon beds and modern tea rituals. This dynamic setting is just one of the elements that define the layered DNA of Four Seasons Osaka, a major new luxury hotel in western Japan’s biggest city, which is currently counting down to hosting next spring’s Expo.
