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Osaka’s Famous Bon Odori: Kawachi Ondo and Joko-ji

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

Just north of Osaka City are a number of popular family-friendly parks and attractions. Easily the most popular of these

If I were to pick the most well-known park in Osaka, it would be Banpaku Expo’70 Commemorative Park, or Expo

On the Kitan Strait just north of Wakayama City is the small island cluster of Tomogashima. While you may think

Kimiidera Temple is located roughly 50 km south of Osaka City. In addition to being part of the Saigoku Kannon

Just 20 minutes from Osaka City is Nakayama-dera Temple. Located in Takurazuka, Nakayama-dera is a huge, historic temple and is

One of Osaka’s favorite attractions, especially for families, is Tennoji Zoo [天王寺動物園]. Opened in 1915 it is the 3rd oldest

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