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Osaka boasts numerous popular spots to view cherry blossoms. You don’t have to limit yourself to historic landmarks like castles and temples; lesser-known parks and rivers are also great places to appreciate flowers at leisure. The cherry blossom forecast for 2023 predicts blooms to start on March 26th (Sunday), with …

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, …