Activities Senshu Beach Lantern Festival 2025 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..
Transportation Streetcars of Osaka Bonson Lam Whether you are taking tea with the famed housewives of Sakai, or coming experiencing a sword into plowshare moment at the Bicycle..
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..
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..
Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Kanii jinja is a tiny shrine in rural Osaka linked to the very first Emperor of Japan. Sadly, like many countryside shrines, its..
6 Culture Umeda Sky Building in Osaka Lily Umeda Sky Building is located at the centre of Osaka city. At 173m in height, it consists of the East Tower, West Tower and the..
7 Culture Expo’70 Commemorative Park Rose Garden of Peace Lily The 1970 Expo Commemorative Park in Suita City has 5,600 red & pink roses in bloom each May, which were donated from nine countries...
Culture The Sights of Kishiwada Tom Fay An introduction to the historical and cultural attractions of Kishiwada, including the castle, danjiri (festival) hall, and places..