Area Sakai Sakai is a bustling city in Osaka prefecture brimming with scenic parks, keyhole-shaped burial mounds, and temples. Just under an hour away from Osaka city, Sakai, also well-known for its quality..
Culture Sharp like a Knife Alena Eckelmann Knives hand-crafted in Sakai are the perfect gift from Japan that will bring the receiver long-lasting satisfaction whenever using..
Culture Bladesmiths of Sakai Alena Eckelmann There are 75 families members of the Sakai blade-making guild. Their workshops are located in the old part of Sakai, a stretch of..
Transportation Kansai Airport to Nara by Train/Bus Bonson Lam Kansai Airport to Nara and beyond by train or bus? An insider guide rating the different options based on speed, convenience,..
Culture Mucha and America 2020-2021 Nov 14th 2020 - Mar 3rd 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Sakai City Cultural Center looks at the works of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha, particularly in relation..
Stroll Through Oizumi Ryokuchi Park Michael Williams Towards the end of the Midosuji Line, out away from the bustle of Osaka, you will find Oizumi Ryokuchi Park, an urban oasis wi..
Activities Mozu Daisenryo Kofun Bonson Lam It is believed that Mozu Kofun was the burial place for Emperor Nintoku, who lived in the fourth century, but archeologists have..
Culture Bicycle Museum Cycle Center Mary Kawai Sakai City presents the history of the bicycle in Japan and the world.