Category: Osaka
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Experiencing Authentic Noh Theater in Osaka: A Journey Through Time with Miwa
September 21, 2025. Osaka, Japan. Today we returned to Osaka to attend a Noh theater performance at the Yamamoto Noh Theater. We purposely took the express train this time and noticed it was half the cost of the day before—perhaps due to weekend rates. Noh is a major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has…
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Osaka Castle and Dotonbori: A Day in Osaka’s Bustling Streets
September 18, 2025. Osaka, Japan. We returned to Honshu Island, Japan’s largest island. We flew from the small airport in Memanbetsu, Hokkaido, to Sapporo, and then on to Osaka. Upon arrival, we immediately sensed a major shift from the slow pace of Hokkaido to the hustle and bustle of a big city. We arrived at…
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A Day for The Arts in Osaka, Japan.
August 27, 2025. Osaka, Japan. Today we visited Osaka, Japan. There is so much to see and do here, but since we will be reunited soon for a longer stay and the summer heat was nearly unbearable, we decided to focus on indoor activities. We visited the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, a strikingly modern…