Nozaki Mairi, An Osaka Spring Tradition
During Golden Week, there is a big festival in Higashi-Osaka that people have loved for centuries, Nozaki Mairi [野崎参り]. Nozaki Mairi
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Festivals
Hoekago! Tooka Ebisu Festival!!
One of the biggest festivals in Osaka is Tooka Ebisu, held every January 9-11th, with most events taking place on the 10th.
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O-Shogatsu Kazari: Japanese New Year’s Decorations
No holiday is special without decorations to set the mood for the season. Japanese New Year’s decorations, O-shogatsu kazari, are
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Osechi Ryori: Traditional New Year’s Japanese Food
Japan has dozens of festivals and holidays throughout the year, however, O-Shogatsu, or New Year’s, is easily the most important.
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