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Yodoya : The Edo Period’s Richest Merchant

Over the years, Osaka has gained a reputation as a bustling hub for trade and commerce. Its history is closely

During lunch, it is not uncommon to find long lines outside of okonomiyaki restaurants. At festivals, you can be sure

A Osaka has a lot of delicious food and Osakans pride themselves on providing a tasty array of dishes. There

Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan, but compared to large cities, Osaka only has a few parks

For people in Osaka, Osaka Port is famous for the most famous aquarium in Kansai, Kaiyukan. Right next to Kaiyukan

Running from upscale Umeda to trending Namba, Midosuji Stree is the most famous street in Osaka. However, it has not

Right at the border between Osaka and Wakayama Prefecture is Yamanakadani, where you can see beautiful cherry blossoms, along the

After leaving Hiraoka Shrine, the Ise Honkaido crosses the Kuragari Pass on Mt. Ikoma, before going into Nara Prefecture. This