Which would you recommend?

Question:

I'm going to visit Japan with my girlfriend in early August. We're only going to be there 10 days. Would you recommend the Tokyo area or the Osaka area?

Answer:

I'd go for the Osaka area. I think Tokyo is kinda' cold. Lots of concrete. Osaka has more of a cultural flavor. Plus you are very near Kyoto with shrines and temples and Nara with Deer Park. Osaka has an electronic and bar district, just like Tokyo. You could visit Osaka castle. I wouldn't recommend Osaka Tower though as it's in kind of a seedy part of the city. Tokyo Tower would win on that account. But you're just talking about a tower. There are many skyscrapers with restaurants that offer nice views of the city.