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Travel Kansai and Osaka off the beaten path

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As the cultural heart of Japan, the Kansai region is abundant with ancient shines, temples and historic sites. But there are also amusement parks, tall skyscrapers and of course, tons of restaurants! From our base in Osaka, join us on our odyssey to explore everything Kansai has to offer!

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main keep of hikone castle with plum blossoms blooming in front of it

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Hikone Castle, A Japanese National Treasure

a ticket of the current 18 kippu

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18 Kippu; Five Trips Anywhere in Japan!

wisteria of Fujii-dera temple in Fujii Osaka

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Fujii-dera and the Goddess with 1,000 Arms

temple stamp that shows the nengo "Heisei"

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The Nengo System, Reading the Japanese Calendar

view of himeji castle

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Himeji Castle, the White Heron Castle

famous hondo of Sanjusangen-do

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Sanjusangen-do Temple, The 1000 Buddha of Kyoto

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About the Authors: Lina and Jun

Welcome to our blog! We are passionate about Japanese history and culture and can’t wait to share that with everyone. Our blog covers everything from journeys off the beaten path, to local favorites and amazing food.

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