One of the most amazing places to visit in Osaka is the Kaiyukan at Tempozan. I just love visiting Osaka Kaiyukan and try to go at least once a year. Although access is a little mysterious, the setting is great and there are other really awesome things to do in the area. What To Expect Visiting Osaka […]
Kansai Blossom Festivals
On May 15th, I published a little story about the blaze of azaleas (tsutsuji) blooming all over Kansai. Special emphasis was on the gorgeous bushes still blooming right outside my Smith’s School of English Franchise in Kotoen. These Kansai blossom festivals are a major attraction every year and amazing celebrations are often over-looked. Obviously, it isn’t necessary to go on about the […]
Azalea Gardens Everywhere Kansai
One thing I notice when May comes is the beautiful blooming of flowers, especially the vast azalea gardens everywhere in Kansai. In much of the northern hemisphere, May is the high point of spring. In Japan as well as across Europe, the highly-revered flower gardens are on full display. People love the azalea in Japan because of […]
