Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Jeannie Gan Firework (hanabi) viewing at Yodogawa River with half a million people. One of top ten ways to spend your summer in Osaka.
Culture Sakai Knife in the Making Alena Eckelmann There are 75 families members of the Sakai blade-making guild. Their workshops are located in a local neighborhood in the “old..
Historical Hozenji Temple in Osaka Abueng Bernard Hozenji Temple is an oasis of calm offering a brief respite from the excitement of Dotombori
20 Culture Modern and Traditional Osaka Elena Lisina The combination of modern and traditional places is just right for a one-day visit as it gives some idea of the city’s atmosph..
Historical Osaka Tenmangu Shrine Saskia Gilmour Osaka Tenmangu, or 'Tenjisan' as it's known by the locals, is the most famous of all the tenjin/tenmangu shrines throughout..
Culture Otaue Rice Planting Festival Mandy Bartok Japan reaffirms its deep connections with its staple crop at the annual Sumiyoshi Shrine rice-planting festival in Osaka on June..
Street & Urban Gate Tower Building Osaka Jemma King Hiding amongst the residential area of Fukushima-ku in Osaka is a building you need to see to believe. The Gate Tower Building stands..
Culture Sake Tasting at Shimada Shoten Jeannie Gan At the ordinary-looking Shimada Shoten you can try an extraordinary variety of quality sake from all around Japan.