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Hotel The One Shin-Imamiya: A Review (Osaka, Japan)
About Hotel The One Shin-Imamiya Hotel The One Shin-Imamiya bills itself as a stand-alone business hotel near the Shin-Imamiya station in Osaka that specialises in providing the full Osaka experience while maining affordable accommodation prices. From their website: HOTEL THE ONE offers services specialized in accommodation. We want our guests to experience the charm of…
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The OneFive Osaka Sakaisuji: A review (Osaka, Japan)
About The OneFive Osaka Sakaisuji and Location The OneFive Osaka Sakaisuji is a three-star hotel chain with its headquarters in Fukuoka, Japan. It operates hotels in several cities across Japan, each with “OneFive” and the city and district in the name, including this location. Set in Osaka’s Chuo (central) district, popular points of interest near…
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Hello Kitty Haruka Express
Are you planning a trip to Japan and dreaming of whisking your way to adorable adventures? Then look no further than the Hello Kitty Haruka Express, a limited express train that takes you on a journey straight into kawaii paradise! Planning Your Purrfect Trip: This charming train whisks you from Kansai International Airport to three…
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Osaka Castle Park and Cherry Blossoms: A Match Made in Heaven
When it comes to cherry blossom season in Japan, Osaka Castle is a must-visit destination. This magnificent castle has stood for centuries, bearing witness to important moments in Japanese history and culture. But during cherry blossom season, the castle and its surrounding grounds take on a special kind of magic. The air is filled with…
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Setsubun Festival in Japan
On 3 February every year, people across Japan go to Shinto temples to participate in the Japanese Setsubun Festival or Bean-Throwing Festival. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring; it is one of the most important traditional events in Japan. The festival has been celebrated for centuries and has roots in…
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Oshi Sushi (押し寿司) – Making sushi in a box
Before coming to Japan, I wasn’t very knowledgeable about sushi. I had eaten sushi in “Japanese” restaurants (Chinese people, not Japanese people, run most of the ones in western countries). I had eaten “sushi rolls” (makizushi, 巻き寿司) and “sashimi” (nigirizushi, 握り寿司) but I couldn’t really tell you what was typical. You couldn’t expect me to…
