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
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Amusements
The Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
Just north of Osaka City are a number of popular family-friendly parks and attractions. Easily the most popular of these
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Expo Park: The Commemorative Park of Expo’70
If I were to pick the most well-known park in Osaka, it would be Banpaku Expo’70 Commemorative Park, or Expo
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Tomogashima Island: Military Ruins and a “Castle in the Sky”?
On the Kitan Strait just north of Wakayama City is the small island cluster of Tomogashima. While you may think
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Kimiidera Temple, Top Pick for Sakura in Wakayama
Kimiidera Temple is located roughly 50 km south of Osaka City. In addition to being part of the Saigoku Kannon
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Striking and Colorful! Nakayama-dera Temple
Just 20 minutes from Osaka City is Nakayama-dera Temple. Located in Takurazuka, Nakayama-dera is a huge, historic temple and is
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Dainenbutsuji Temple, A Parade of Golden Deities
It is common knowledge that most sects of Buddhism sects in Japan, many of them were brought from China. From
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Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine: 800 Beautiful Ume Trees!
In February, the very first spring flowers start to bloom. The most famous and iconic of these flowers are plum
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