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What is Tsutenkaku Tower? About history and architecture Standing at a towering 103 meters, Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka’s Naniwa ward is a must-see tourist attraction. Initially built in 1912, it was the tallest building in Western Japan and was hailed as a symbol of Osaka, serving as a commercial facility, …

Japan’s Longest Gondola, the Naeba Dragon Dora [Naeba Ski Resort 2023] Naeba Ski Resort will offer a new greenery sightseeing operation on the Naeba Dragondola from Saturday, April 29, 2023, to Sunday, June 18, 2023. The “Naeba Dragondola” is a gondola that boasts Japan’s longest distance of 5,481 meters, connecting …

What is Takoyaki? Dotted throughout Japan are stalls and shops dedicated to a little ball-shaped snack made of wheat flour batter known as takoyaki. Filled with diced octopus (tako), tempura pieces (tenkasu), pickled red ginger (beni shoga) and green onion, takoyaki are the perfect street food. They are cooked in …