Takenouchi Kaido (Sakai to Furuichi): Japan’s Oldest Road
Takenouchi Kaido is the oldest road in Japan going 26km from Sakai to west Nara. Even before Osaka and Kyoto
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Osaka Prefecture
Naritasan Fudoson: Osaka’s Famous Setsubun Temple
In north Osaka, in the middle of a quaint residential area, lies Naritasan Fudoson Temple. Though Naritasan Fudoson doesn’t have
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The Diamond Trail Final: Kimi Pass to Mt. Makio
Our journey on the Diamond Trail began at Tonzurubo and passed many mountains and deep forests. Finally, we face the
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The Diamond Trail Part 2: Mizukoshi Pass to Kimi Pass
The Diamond Trail is a nature trail that goes through the Kongo Mountain chain, which is located on the border
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The Diamond Trail Part 1: Tozurubo to Mizukoshi Pass
In the east of Osaka is the Kongo Mountain chain, which is composed of many famous mountains, such as Mt.Kongo
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Katsudon Hozenji Yokocho, Cheap Dining in Osaka
A block south from Dotonbori is Hozen-ji Yokocho Street. Down this small almost secret avenue are many restaurants nestled next
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Kanshinji Temple and the Samurai Kusunoki Masashige
The south Kawachi region is home to beautiful mountain chains, which a number of people enjoying climbing. This beautiful mountainous
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