On the border of Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto is Minase Jingu. This relatively small shrine houses the remains of Emperor

Sushi is probably the most famous Japanese food.Sushi the most easily recognizable Japanese dish. While there are a few different

Hidden on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture is the little-known Hirokawa Temple. Many tourists have never heard of this temple,

Kouzu Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka City, is dedicated to one of the most important people in Osaka’s

Cherry Blossoms i.e. Sakura [桜] No matter how many other kinds of flowers bloom in the spring, sakura will always

Peach Blossoms, i.e. Momo [桃] From afar, I think this flower is the most difficult to properly identify. To be

Flowering Quince, i.e Boke 木瓜 Now this is where things can get a little tricky. Boke are a very common

A few years ago, I met up with a friend in America who had just come back from a trip