Famous Spots for Viewing Autumn Leaves in Osaka
The hot summer has gone and it’s starting to feel like autumn here. Autumn in Japan has a comfortable climate and people enjoy many things such as traveling, playing sports …
How To Osaka
Recommended Parks to Visit in Osaka
Osaka is an urban city, and there are a lot of sightseeing spots here and there. I imagine you would like to visit USJ or Kaiyukan Aquarium, but it doesn’t …
The Colors of Takatsuki – Music and Carp Streamers
Takatsuki is a city located just at the halfway point between Osaka and Kyoto. Conveniently, both JR and Hankyu express trains stop at it. Today, I’d like to introduce two …
Bridging Tradition and Next Generation – Revival Sake from Ibaraki, Osaka
When it comes to sake in the Kansai area, places like Nada in Hyogo and Fushimi in Kyoto are well-known, but did you know that the sake brewing in Ibaraki …
Minoh Park (箕面公園)
Have you ever heard of Minoh City? It’s located in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture and is surrounded by an abundance of nature. Today, I’ll introduce Minoh Park, which …
The Yodo River
The Yodo River (淀川) originates in Lake Biwa (琵琶湖), the largest lake in Japan, and is called the Seta River (瀬田川) in its upper reaches and the Uji River (宇治川) …
Dohade Osaka Downtown, SHINSEKAI
If you come to Japan, Osaka is the place to be. You will not be able to resist but will fall in love with Osaka when you meet the friendly, …
Exploring Hirakata City Station
Hirakata City is located in the northeastern part of Osaka Prefecture, about halfway between Osaka City and Kyoto City on the Keihan Railway. Hirakata is famous for its amusement park, …
Let’s eat eeeeels! 〜Tokyo vs. Osaka～
Hi! I’m Rei. I’m in Tokyo. The other day, I was talking with my best friend Chisato, who lives in Osaka. ★★★★★Rei: It’s hot and muggy, isn’t it? I’m going …
Osaka Castle Part 4
This is the last installment of the Osaka Castle Tour. I guided you from the entrance of Osaka Castle to here. If you would like to look back on this …