Christmas in Japan: The Unique History and Traditions!
After Obon, people in Japan work busily until without realizing it, it already the end of the year! While New
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Festivals
Osaka’s Daigaku Festival at Ikune Shrine
It is easy to forget that despite its tall skyscrapers and exciting night life, that in fact Osaka City has
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Osaka’s Famous Bon Odori: Kawachi Ondo and Joko-ji
Just 10 minutes away from the heart of Osaka City is the quaint little town of Yao. Though it seems
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Dainenbutsuji Temple, A Parade of Golden Deities
It is common knowledge that most sects of Buddhism sects in Japan, many of them were brought from China. From
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Osaka’s Winter Illuminations
It is more or less common knowledge that Japan has a number of practices at Christmas time that can seem
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Osaka’s Danjiri Festivals: Beyond Kishiwada
One of the most iconic festival in Osaka’s Senshu Region are definitely danjiri festivals. The danjiri festival in Kishiwada held
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Hattatsu Mairi: Sumiyoshi Taisha’s Good Luck Festival
Throughout the year Sumiyoshi Taisha is host to a great number of festivals and events, including a “lucky day” called
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