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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Fujiidera Temple and the Goddess with 1,000 Arms

Few would expect that one of the Saigoku Pilgrimage temples would be at the end of a shopping street on

On the border of Osaka and Nara is the 1125m tall Mount Kongo. Mount Kongo is one of the most

Mishima sits on a manmade island in Osaka Bay. This island is known for its beautiful lily garden and the

In Ibaraki City, in the middle of a quiet little neighborhood, lies Sojiji, one of the 33 temples of the

In Japan, there are several forms of well-known theatrical arts such as kabuki, Noh and kyogen to name of few.

Out of the way of the bustle of Osaka City is the Okukawachi region. In this quiet and beautiful place,

Tucked away in the mountains of north Osaka the 23rd temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Katsuo-ji Temple [勝尾寺]. This ancient

When it comes to fall foliage, or Koyo in Osaka, Minoo Park is easily the most spectacular place to enjoy