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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

Okonomiyaki. Handily this dish is of the most instantly recognized soul foods of Osaka. During lunch, it is not uncommon

A must when traveling in Japan is eating tons of delicious food! Osaka has a lot of delicious food and

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