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Japanese Spring Flowers: Momo—More Than Sakura

Peach Blossoms, i.e. Momo [桃] From afar, I think this flower is the most difficult to properly identify. To be

Flowering Quince, i.e Boke 木瓜 Now this is where things can get a little tricky. Boke are a very common

A few years ago, I met up with a friend in America who had just come back from a trip

The attractions of Osaka City are modern and exciting to say the least, but while there is an abundance of

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

No holiday is special without decorations to set the mood for the season. Japanese New Year’s decorations, O-shogatsu kazari, are

Japan has dozens of festivals and holidays throughout the year, however, O-Shogatsu, or New Year’s, is easily the most important.

Just a stone’s throw away from the beating heart of Osaka City is the Asahi Beer factory in Suita. As