12 Kyoikuto in Osaka Castle Park Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 7 - Kyoikuto in Osaka Castle Park: A memorial tower built in 1936 for the victims of disasters that occurred in..
11 Small Shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 3 - Small shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine: There are small, pretty shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine, one of which i..
15 Osaka City Museum Building Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 1 - Osaka City Museum Building: This western-style building has a curious history. It was first headquarters of..
15 Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 11 Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle 11: The Sakuramon gate, huge stones, well curb to the empty moat. Don't miss the huge stone that's called 'Takoishi',..
13 Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 03 Takako Sakamoto Step-by-step introduction to Osaka Castle and park. This takes you from Gokurakubashi Bridge to the place where Toyotomi Hidey..
16 Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 02 Takako Sakamoto Step-by-step introduction to Osaka Castle and spacious park surrounding it. This takes you from the East Outer Moat to the Inner..
Culture Sakamoto Ryoma and Yuri Kimimasa Takako Sakamoto Newly found Ryoma letter confirms his last visit to Fukui a week before his assassination. Read about heart-warming friendship between..
Culture Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction. They..
