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Kansai Mini Pass, a JR pass for Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe

May 26, 2024
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An overnight trip staying at the Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
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April 2, 2023
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Using Hankyu Railway to visit Kyoto and Kobe from Osaka

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March 30, 2023
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March 26, 2023
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March 9, 2023
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February 26, 2023
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January 21, 2023
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What’s new around Osaka and Kyoto

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January 9, 2023
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May 25, 2022
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Historic towns in Nara Prefecture

An overnight visit to a sacred mountain and a merchant town
February 8, 2021
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Traditional experiences in Koyasan and Sakai

A 2-day trip by Nankai Railway
January 27, 2021
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September 20, 2020
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Episodes from Japanese History - The Fall of Osaka Castle

April 26, 2020
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2019/11/29 - Osaka Autumn Color Report

November 29, 2019
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2 days in Koyasan and Sakai

A sacred mountain, tea and sake near Kansai Airport
November 27, 2019
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Japan’s newest World Heritage Site

Huge tombs south of Osaka are expected to receive world heritage status this summer
May 14, 2019
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2019/4/10 - Osaka Cherry Blossom Report

April 10, 2019
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2019/4/1 - Osaka Cherry Blossom Report

April 1, 2019
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Takenouchi Kaido, the oldest recorded road in Japan

Places to check out along the historic route
February 24, 2019
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Shopping and entertainment in Umeda

7 fun things to do in the Osaka-Umeda district
January 23, 2019
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A Day of Food Travelling in Osaka

Trying out some of Osaka’s food specialities while exploring popular sightseeing spots.
January 11, 2019
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Osaka’s Hidden Gems

A gourmand tour of Osaka’s lesser-known nightlife spots
November 30, 2018
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2018/11/25 - Osaka Autumn Color Report

November 25, 2018
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Exploring Ruins on Tranquil Tomogashima Island

A Day Trip Hiking Among Ruins on an Island near Osaka
October 9, 2018
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Tea and Knives: a Slice of Sakai’s History

Experiencing the tea and knife-making history of Sakai City
September 16, 2018
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March 29, 2018
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2018/3/24 - Osaka Cherry Blossom Report

March 24, 2018
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2017/11/28 - Osaka Autumn Color Report

November 28, 2017
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2017/4/8 - Osaka Cherry Blossom Report

April 8, 2017
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Craft Beer Japan: Osaka

Drinking our way around Osaka.
February 3, 2017
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April 5, 2016
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March 30, 2016
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April 4, 2014

Shopping around Osaka

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April 7, 2014
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2013/11/27 - Osaka Autumn Color Report

November 27, 2013
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2013/4/2 - Osaka Cherry Blossom Report

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