Soba – The Noodle With a Thousand Faces – Part 2
I’d like to introduce to you some localized varieties of soba found in different parts of Japan. Some of them are standard, but there are some unique alternatives. Let’s explore …
How To Osaka
So Glad To Have You Back! Holy? Ugly? Recommendations For Seasoned Travelers.
Places To Go Next. Have you been to Japan? Have you explored shrines and temples while in Japan? Visiting the historical buildings in Japan is an amazing experience, since they …
Imperial burial mound “Kofun” in Takatsuki, Osaka
Takatsuki is a city located just at the halfway point between Osaka and Kyoto. Both JR and Hankyu express trains stop at it. There are large shopping areas around the …
Love Osaka Konamon~Okonomiyaki~
There are a variety of delicious foods in Osaka. Especially “konamon” which is a soul food for Osaka people. Do you know “Konamon”? “Konamon” is a dish made with wheat …
Welcome, All Vegetarians! No Need to Worry about Food in Osaka.
Being vegetarian is definitely more common in the world than one might think. Vegetarians make up less than 5% of the population in Japan and, to be perfectly honest, I …
How To Enjoy Koshien Ballpark ~From one baseball lover to all baseball lovers~
What Is Koshien? Koshien is a baseball park located near Kobe in Nishinomiya, Hyogo prefecture. The stadium was built to host the national high school baseball tournaments and opened on …
A Local Shows You the Way: Three Magic Compliments That Please People From Osaka.
As you may or may not know, Osaka is a very popular city for tourists. However, the charm of Osaka comes not only from the sightseeing spots—but from the people …
Japanese Style Garden in Downtown Kansai Area
Tennoji park is one of the popular sightseeing spots of Osaka, which consists of a zoo, municipal museum, greenhouse, Chausuyama Tomb and Keitakuen Garden. It’s located Tennoji, and easy to …