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Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

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Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, the sacred site of the Danjiri Festival, known as Japan’s Fight Festival.

2024.09.11

NEW Summer heat is still continuing in Japan, but September through November is the Japanese autumn season. This is the time when many traditional festivals are held in various parts o

THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection, a luxury hotel directly connected to Osaka Station

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THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection, A new luxury hotel directly connected to Osaka Station

2024.09.09

NEW On July 31, a new luxury hotel opened in an excellent location directly connected to JR Osaka Station, which attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad. Kodawari Times went to a

What is Kushikatsu?

Food&Drink

What is Kushikatsu? What you may or may not know about Kushikatsu

2024.09.03

Kushikatsu is one of Osaka’s most popular gourmet foods! Today, Kodawari Times’ food-loving writers visited the Japan Kushikatsu Association to report on the appeal of

New gourmet spots near Osaka Station! KITTE Osaka & Baruchica03

Food&Drink

KITTE Osaka & Barchica03, the Latest Gourmet Spots Near Osaka Station!

2024.08.28

Did you know that new spots are popping up one after another in the Umeda area where JR Osaka Station, the largest terminal station in western Japan, is located? In this issue of K

Souvenir information of KITTE Osaka! Antenna Shops around Japan

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Souvenir Information at KITTE Osaka! Feel like a traveler at the antenna stores around Japan♪

2024.08.23

Hello! I’m Hakoboya, the souvenir promotion captain of Kodawari Times! KITTE Osaka, a new commercial facility just outside JR Osaka Station, is full of fascinating stores and

Event to announce collaboration products between Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and Sanrio Characters

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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and Sanrio Characters to Collaborate on New Products

2024.08.09

Did you know that official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai goods are now on sale? There are a wide variety of goods, apparel, and snacks featuring the official character MYAKU-MYAKU! From

Kochi Yosakoi Festival

Sightseeing

The birthplace of the Yosakoi Festival! Vibrant History and Tourist Information of Kochi City

2024.08.07

The rainy season is over and the summer season is in full swing! Lively events such as summer festivals and fireworks displays are being held all over Japan. This time, we will int

KITTE Osaka opens on July 31!A new landmark in the Nishi-Umeda area. Introducing all floors

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KITTE Osaka opens on July 31! A new landmark in the Nishi-Umeda area. Introducing all floors

2024.08.05

In anticipation of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, new stations and commercial facilities are opening one after another in the Umeda area of Osaka. In this issue, we would like