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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Sojiji Temple, Osaka’s Turtle Temple

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

Osaka, Japan’s second largest city, is known for a lot of things: commerce, shopping, food, etc…but what if I told

In Osaka, there are several large buildings that also serve as popular tourist attractions. One of those buildings is Umeda

Built in the early 1900’s Osaka’s Shinsekai, literally translating to “new world”, contains the city’s iconic tower the Tsutenkaku and