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In north Osaka, in the middle of a quaint residential area, lies Naritasan Fudoson Temple. Though Naritasan Fudoson doesn’t have

Christmas in Japan: The Unique History and Traditions!

After Obon, people in Japan work busily until without realizing it, it already the end of the year! While New

It is easy to forget that despite its tall skyscrapers and exciting nightlife, that in fact Osaka City has a

Just 10 minutes away from the heart of Osaka City is the quaint little town of Yao. Though it seems

It is common knowledge that most sects of Buddhism sects in Japan, many of them were brought from China. From

One of the most iconic festival in Osaka’s Senshu Region are definitely danjiri festivals. The danjiri festival in Kishiwada held

Throughout the year Sumiyoshi Taisha is host to a great number of festivals and events, including a “lucky day” called

Osaka’s three big summer festivals are Aizen Matsuri, Tenjin Matsuri and Sumiyoshi Matsuri. Beginning with Aizen Matsuri and reaching a