Osaka has changed a lot since the Edo Period, but some of the places that served as the settings for

551 Horai is one of the most famous and popular food companies in Osaka, specializing in pork buns, or butaman. Visitors

Kitsune udon is one of the dishes that represents true Osaka soul food, as well as being the birthplace of

Ise Jingu, or Ise Grand Shrine, is one of the most important shrines in Japan. Composed of roughly 125 small

For centuries, going to Ise Jingu was the highlight of a commoner’s life. While going to Ise Jingu may not

Kyoto is very famous for its autumn leaves, namely the Japanese maple or, momiji [紅葉]. In Japanese, the colors of

One of the most popular gods in Japan is the god of study and knowledge, Sugawara no Michizane, or Tenjin-san.

South of Osaka are big residential areas like Abiko and Nagai. This area is also home to Nagai Park, one