Culture Bladesmiths of Sakai Alena Eckelmann There are 75 families members of the Sakai blade-making guild. Their workshops are located in the old part of Sakai, a stretc...
Culture Sharp like a Knife Alena Eckelmann Knives hand-crafted in Sakai are the perfect gift from Japan that will bring the receiver long-lasting satisfaction whenever ...
Culture Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making Golovnin Sergey Konpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sa...
Culture Mucha and America 2020-2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition at the Sakai City Cultural Center looks at the works of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha, particularly in rel...
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe The largest and most important Shrine in Osaka. Sumiyoshi taisha hosts some of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in t...
Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Kanii jinja is a tiny shrine in rural Osaka linked to the very first Emperor of Japan. Sadly, like many countryside shrines, ...
Culture Six “Treasures of Osaka” You Must See When Visiting Osaka City Veronica Carnevale To share Osaka’s heritage with travelers, six museums in Osaka will host a promotional campaign called the “OSAKA-HAKU” in co...
Culture Bicycle Museum Cycle Center Mary Kawai Sakai City presents the history of the bicycle in Japan and the world.
Culture Big Bang Children's Museum Mary Kawai Children can enjoy various activities and exhibits at Big Bang Children's Museum.
Culture Open-Air Museum of Farmhouses Michelle Montano See ancient farmhouses from across Japan at Hattori Ryokuchi Park's open-air farmhouse museum in Osaka.
