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Senko-ji Temple, A Hell Temple in Osaka

Hirano ward of Osaka City is a very special place. Not only does it have the most residence of any

On the border of Osaka and Wakayama is the Izumi mountain chain. In this remote and largely uninhabited area, sits

When it comes to Kyoto, from Japanese students on school trips to first-time visitors to Japan, everyone goes to the

To the undiscerning eye, the area around Osaka Station is your typical bustling business district. However, just ten minutes east

Osaka city is home to many shrines and temples, many of which are steeped in history. However, due to Osaka’s

There is a saying that in Japan one “lives by Shinto and dies by Buddhism.” It may seems perplexing to

Like their Shinto counterparts, Buddhist temples are scattered all throughout Japan and are a great sources of Japan cultural and

One relatively small temple nestled in northwest Osaka is locally famous for its hagi flowers. Formally known as Tokoin, it