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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 night life, that in fact Osaka City has

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

It is more or less common knowledge that Japan has a number of practices at Christmas time that can seem

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