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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Osaka Prefecture
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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Azuma Udon, Osaka’s Oldest Udon Restaurant
Osaka has a strong reputation as a gourmet paradise in Japan, but outside of things like takoyaki, few people really
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Ishikiri Tsurugiya Shrine, Cures Everything from Boils to Cancer?
There are hundreds of gods in Japan, with shrines dedicated to an even wider array of things. From rice, to
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Kashiwara Grape Picking in Osaka, A Local’s Day-Trip
Roughly 15 minutes from Osaka City, on the border of Osaka and Nara is Kashiwara City. This small city flies
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Shirokita Park, Osaka’s Hidden Iris Garden
You might think that there are few parks in Osaka, especially in the city center. But this isn’t true! Just
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Imashirozuka Kofun: Historic Site and Family Park
There are many key shaped burial mounds, or Zenpokoen-Fun, in Kansai region, especially Nara and Osaka. However, the public is
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