Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka Bay and nearby Kyoto made it prime for economic development. Despite ...

Osaka Tenmangu, located near Osaka Station, hosts the annual Tenma Tenjin Plum Festival from February to March. The festival showcases 1,500 plum trees within the shrine grounds, alongside a stunning ...

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HOFU, Japan >> As entrance exam season approaches, Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi prefecture, is offering test-takers free hachimaki (headbands) as good luck charms. The hachimaki were ...

A popular place for plum blossom fans since olden times, Yushima Tenmangu shrine still draws crowds every year. The plum blossoms might get less hype than the cherry blossoms that follow ...

In this edition, Fukuoka Now has meticulously curated a list of 24 exquisite locations for plum blossom admiration. These include the time-honored Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine with its renowned ‘flying ...

The shrine is near Kamishichiken, Kyoto’s oldest geisha district. This large park features two plum-viewing areas, with about 600 trees in the main grove and 80 trees in the Japanese garden. The park ...

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To get there, take the Tokaido-Sanyo line special rapid from Osaka station towards Tsuruga station ... There are few things better than walking up to Kibune shrine accompanied by the sound of the ...

There was no hiding Naomi Osaka's joy -- and relief -- on Wednesday. After dropping the first set in spectacular fashion to No. 20 seed Karolina Muchova, Osaka stormed back for her biggest victory ...

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday.