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
Read MoreAdventures in Kansai and Beyond
Just north of Osaka City are a number of popular family-friendly parks and attractions. Easily the most popular of these
Read MoreIf I were to pick the most well-known park in Osaka, it would be Banpaku Expo’70 Commemorative Park, or Expo
Read MoreOn the Kitan Strait just north of Wakayama City is the small island cluster of Tomogashima. While you may think
Read MoreJust 20 minutes from Osaka City is Nakayama-dera Temple. Located in Takurazuka, Nakayama-dera is a huge, historic temple and is
Read MoreOne 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
Read MoreIt is common knowledge that most sects of Buddhism sects in Japan, many of them were brought from China. From
Read MoreIn February, the very first spring flowers start to bloom. The most famous and iconic of these flowers are plum
Read MoreKyoto is very famous for its autumn leaves, namely the Japanese maple or, momiji [紅葉]. In Japanese, the colors of
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