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Osaka’s Daigaku Festival at Ikune Shrine

It is easy to forget that despite its tall skyscrapers and exciting nightlife, that in fact Osaka City has a

Although there are many shrines throughout Japan, some are very popular and attract not only a lot of Japanese but

When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and

Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,

Near the border of Wakayama and Osaka Prefecture the famous Awashima Shrine. Why is it famous? For centuries, people from

Midosuji is the largest and busiest street in Osaka City, bustling with millions of travelers each day. Nestled quietly among

In February, the very first spring flowers start to bloom. The most famous and iconic of these flowers are plum

If you are familiar with Japanese shrines, you probably have heard the word “Hachiman” somewhere. While there are literally thousands