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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Osaka Prefecture
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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Kinryu Ramen: Dotonbori’s Most Popular Ramen
Dotonbori is easily the most tourist-visited area in Osaka. Not only is there tons of nearby shopping in Dotonbori, but
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Abeno Shrine and Kitabatake Akiie
In Osaka, there are several heroes such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Kusaunoki Masashige. However, you should not forget Kitabatake Akiie
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