Activities Senshu Beach Lantern Festival 2024 Early Jul Lanterns have long been used in various cultures as a way of warding off evil spirits, for providing light, and for making wishes..
Culture Otori Taisha Gary Luscombe Despite its position as one of the most important shrines in Osaka, Otori Taisha retains an air of mystery and peace. It's origins..
Activities Mount Iwawaki Gary Luscombe A simple hike on the southern border of Osaka Prefecture. Mount Iwawaki is a great place to escape to escape the city, especially..
Culture Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka Trail Gary Luscombe A mysterious pilgrimage trail through the mountains separating Osaka, Wakayama and Nara Prefectures. This ancient route between..
Activities Toyono Cosmos Festival 2024 Early Sep - Late Oct Each year in autumn, Osaka's Toyono Cosmos Park comes alive with around a million colorful flowers in bloom for visitors to..
Activities Lantern Night Osaka 2024 Late Dec Osaka's annual lantern night event takes place for three days during December, and it sees thousands of LED lanterns coloring..
Food Dotonbori's Top Restaurants Veronica Carnevale A saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,..
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe The largest and most important Shrine in Osaka. Sumiyoshi taisha hosts some of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the..