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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Ishiyama Hongan-ji Temple: The Temple that Created Osaka

As we covered in our post about Kouzu Shrine, emperor Nintoku made Osaka a capital back in 6th century. Osaka

Since there are a number of parks and lots of seasonal flower gardens in and around Osaka, we enjoy sojourning

Though Japan has been able to preserve a great number of its ancient traditions, there are still some traditions that

Kouzu Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka City, is dedicated to one of the most important people in Osaka’s

Along the Okawa River, near Osaka Castle, there is a large white building. This building is main branch of the

Just north of Tennoji Zoo is a street full of love hotels. Ironically, at the end of the street is

Udon is one of the most popular foods in Japan, not only with Japanese people but foreigners too. However, when

One of the biggest festivals in Osaka is Tooka Ebisu, held every January 9-11th, with most events taking place on the 10th.