Japanese Culture Archives | Kansai Odyssey

Soy sauce holds significant cultural importance in various regions of Japan. While Tatsuno in Kansai and Noda and Choshi in

Sekijuku, The Tokaido’s Historic Post Town

Tokaido, renowned as the most famous kaido in Japan, offers a glimpse into the country’s rich history. While many parts

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

When you come to Japan and go to register the city office, or with a number of services, you will

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

The snack aisle is in a Japanese supermarket can leave first-time visitors gobsmacked. From sweet to savory, Japanese snacks come

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

There is a saying that in Japan one “lives by Shinto and dies by Buddhism.” It may seems perplexing to