Things to do in Kansai Page 6

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At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.

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• Age 10～Age 100
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Weave flower knots (bellflower and peony) and cobblestone patterns with paper strings, then paste on washi paper. The air is removed and the product is finished by applying several coats of persimmon tannin, a traditional Japanese method. This process may vary in difficulty, but it follows the same process as products sold in stores, so please try experiencing the difficulty and beauty for yourself. Even if you're not confident with your hands, you can make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, original chopstick rest.

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• Age 7～Age 80
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A special kimono experience delivered by a long-established rental costume store that has been supporting the kimono culture of the ancient city of Nara for 103 years. You will see, touch, and actually wear gorgeous and vibrant kimonos (uchikake) that you cannot wear in a general kimono experience. Uchikake is a costume that you only have the opportunity to wear on important days in life such as weddings, and is a costume that Japanese women long for. It is also very expensive and has high artistic value compared to normal kimonos, and our company has uchikake worth more than 1 million yen. As we have been involved in weddings for many years, we have more than 60 such precious uchikake. It is rare in the country to see and actually try on so many uchikake in one experience, and this was made possible by a long-established rental costume store. This experience, where you can experience traditional Japanese beauty by wearing an uchikake that has long expressed the dignity and elegance of Japanese women, will surely make you feel happy and will be a memory that you will cherish for a lifetime. [Terminology explanation] Uchikake: A costume with a history of more than 450 years. In modern times, it is a formal attire that is generally only worn at weddings. There are two types of uchikake: the pure white Shiromuku, which is worn at wedding ceremonies such as Shinto weddings, and the colorful Iro-uchikake, which is worn when gathering with relatives and friends after the wedding.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 16:00

You can learn how to make okonomiyaki, the soul food of Osaka. Make and eat okonomiyaki while having an English conversation with an Osaka native! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Preparations such as washing hands and wearing aprons, participants self-introduction 10 minutes ② Explanation of okonomiyaki, introduction of ingredients 10 minutes ③ Cooking 60 minutes ④ Exchange while eating 20 minutes ~

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• Age 5～Age 99
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• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Anyone can feel like a karateka and have a cool tile-breaking experience. Please come to the store empty-handed. All you need to bring is a little courage ♪ Wear a dogi, a supporter, and break the tiles to make you feel like a karateka. You can challenge the tile splitting without effort with three types of fragile roof tiles. Concentrate your mind and scream "Ossu" cheerfully to challenge! You can feel the tension that you have never experienced before and experience the exhilaration that you have never experienced before. At the moment of success after splitting everything, the audience cheers and the best sense of accomplishment that only successful people can enjoy will come. It's okay to have lots of friends, it's fun with only girls, and parents and children can challenge themselves. Comes with a photo of the crack and a certificate. The amount varies depending on the number of sheets, and you can divide from 5 sheets. You can challenge yourself as a couple, have fun with the whole family, or compete with each other for the number of sheets. The maximum Number of participants of participants is about 30 people.

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• Age 12～
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Enjoy the popular knob work at a craftsman's store! Knobwork is a technique that is also used for Maiko's flower hairpins. Kyoto You can enjoy a unique experience. Many TV interviews, total 10,000 people more It is a popular experience that participated. The clums are welcome because we will teach you carefully! You can choose from a variety of fabrics and parts to make your own original knob work or clip with corsage pin. Let's enjoy a relaxing time in the Hanale of the Kyomachiya built in the Taisho era.

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• Age 12～Age 90
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A plan that allows you to experience a traditional Japanese bride by wearing a pure white shiromuku and a gorgeous colorful dress with glossy Japanese hair! "I wanted to wear Shiromuku!" "I couldn't wear it at a wedding, so I want to wear it!" "I want to take a picture in a bridal gown!" Let's go♪

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A plan where you can enjoy throwing fans while wearing Heian period aristocratic costumes! Tosenkyo is a traditional indoor game that originated in Kyoto. A fan is thrown at a target called a "butterfly," and points are given based on the position of the fan and how the butterfly falls. It is a plan that you can enjoy with friends, family, or even by yourself! Would you like to enjoy an elegant time wearing an elegant Heian period costume?

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• Age 3～Age 80
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In this plan, customers can grind matcha with a stone mill and enjoy the matcha with Japanese sweets and friends. We use high-grade Uji matcha for yen kg, and we can speak foreign languages. Even beginners can experience the "tea ceremony" of traditional Japanese culture with peace of mind.

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• Age 0～Age 99
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You can enjoy [HELLO KITTY SMILE Admission Plan] [Otohime Ryugu Castle] [Smile Show & Greeting] [Event Area]. * Re-entry is possible only on the day. * A separate payment is required when using the restaurant. © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L630393

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

[Experience the mysterious Kyoto] A seasonal event that brings in the fortune that Kyoto people are sure to do. Experience on a monthly basis! Kyoto, the sacred place of Japanese culture. Boasting a history of more than a thousand years, this town continues to carry out various customs, customs, events, and customs as wisdom for living that has been preserved and passed down from ancient times. Evil, demons, mononoke, demons, and the magic that is unique to the people living in Kyoto who have coexisted with them, are required more than ever in the modern age of corona. For example ... How to spend the day of Setsubun to get rid of evil, the meaning of celebrating like a playhouse at the Hinamatsuri, how to pray when the inside of the house is noisy, etc. A lot of cute, mysterious and mysterious seasonal events at the turning point. They are the roots of events that are familiar to modern life. "Obon is a memorial service for ancestors." "At the time of Gion Matsuri, it's good to call it a sweets." I would like you to experience the true face of Kyoto, which has been passed down as a matter of course. This course is especially popular with women, but it is also recommended for couples. January: Kyoto's New Year's greetings welcome Toshigami-san, who grants happiness February: Kyoto's festival, defeating demons with a "shouldered sword" March: Hinamatsuri is a woman's self-polishing April: Cherry blossom viewing Communication with the gods May: Cut off the devil with irises and hoses June: Secretly "Natsukoshi no Harae" at home July: Gion Festival is a Shinto ritual to disperse the plague that has continued since the Heian period August: Enjoy scary and scary Kyoto September: The festival of chrysanthemums (Shigeyo) that polishes the beauty of women October: Jyugoya and Jusanya Have the moon grant their wishes. November: Power charge with red sword December: Shizuru's manners End the old year and receive the New Year's fortune <About Kyoto Wabichakai> Takagamine, the northern part of Kyoto. About 8 minutes on foot from Koetsuji Temple and Genko-an. The "Kyoto Wabi Tea Party" is held in a tea room quietly nestled along the river in an old inn surrounded by trees. In the forest that leads to the foot of Mt. In spring, you will be surrounded by dazzling fresh greenery, and at nightfall, fireflies will be in your room. In the summer, you can enjoy the private riverbed at the upper reaches of the Kamiya River, which flows beside the tea room where the dragon god lives. Surrounded by the nature of Kyoto, we will talk about the wisdom of traditional Kyoto seasons, events and customs, and beautiful monthly customs so that you can experience them. There are places in Kyoto that you want to visit many times, such as shrines and temples. However, it is not possible to know Kyoto by itself. Kyoto is a town where you can enjoy yourself deeply by facing the beauty and way of life of the Kyoto people who have protected them. Please enjoy Kyoto, which is a private place, away from the hectic daily life, where you can experience the heart of the ancient city, which is deep and graceful, which is not found in tourist spots.

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• Age 3～Age 99
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• 11:00 / 15:00

Why don't you make delicious plum juice with your family, friends and loved ones very easily? Even if you miss June, when the plums are harvested, you can make them all year round because frozen plums are used at the Umejikan! Ume Meister teaches while explaining in an easy-to-understand manner, so even the first time you can easily complete it! You can also listen to fun stories about plums ♪ * You can drink the plum juice made from the experience 10 days later. You can make two bottles of about 110 ml of plum juice and take them home.

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• Age 4～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

1 Sun We are conducting writing team experience classes. You can decorate it as a set piece that you can remember things about the trip even if you return home. Sun It is also possible to take pictures with kendo wear and bamboo sword as body form.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:10

Nara, Nara Prefecture "Harau Hula O Karanikai" is a classroom to learn the beautiful Hawaiian hula fun. From children to adults, people of all ages have passed through. Because I accept the classroom experience, why not feel free to join?

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:30

This is an art calligraphy experience under the guidance of calligrapher Yuyu Makita. You can wear a calligraphy uniform, so there is no need to worry about getting your clothes dirty. First, practice on a piece of calligraphy paper the size of a shikishi. Makita will hold your hand and teach you how to use a brush. Next, you will dynamically draw art calligraphy with a large brush on a large piece of paper measuring 69cm in height and 136cm in width! At the end, take a commemorative photo and take home a souvenir that you can't get anywhere else! It's a valuable experience!

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• Age 1～Age 100
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Experience the essence of Japanese culture and create a one-of-a-kind piece of calligraphy with a master. Discover a new form of calligraphy that anyone can enjoy with this creative experience led by professional calligrapher, Ms. Akiko. Enjoy an authentic calligraphy experience using Nara brushes and Nara ink, traditional crafts of Nara. This unique method of expression will make for a deeper, more memorable experience. It will vividly color your travel memories in a unique way.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

Noh, a traditional performing art, has been designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, along with other forms of art, including Kabuki. A special Noh performance, "Tokage Noh," is held only once a year at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, the sacred ground of Noh. This solemn performance, which fuses Buddhism and Noh, still retains a strong religious ritual feel, with applause being discouraged and viewing prohibited from the front. This event will feature a commentary by Petko Slavov, a PhD in Noh research, and Noh expert Yoshie Yamamoto, held in the main building of Yoshikien Garden, a cultural property normally closed to the public. After learning about Noh in a space steeped in history and tranquility, enjoy a unique evening experiencing a magical performance. Note: The photos of the Noh performance are different from those shown.

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• Age 7～Age 100
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This experience includes matcha tea and Japanese sweets. It will be held in a Japanese-style room in the Umeda area, which is very convenient for transportation. You will also learn the basic etiquette of tea ceremony, so even beginners can feel at ease. You will make your own matcha, so you can experience the real tea ceremony, unlike an experience where you only drink it. After the matcha and Japanese sweets, you can also experience sencha tea and enjoy sencha. The instructor will give a detailed explanation of the difference between matcha and sencha.

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• Age 8～Age 80
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A famous sushi chef who used to run a famous sushi restaurant in Osaka has returned to his hometown of Kobe. American Major League Baseball player Yoshida was one of the customers. We will carefully teach you how to make delicious nigiri sushi in a short time. An English guide can be added upon consultation. Very popular with foreign customers.

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• Age 7～Age 80
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Tea ceremony experience class using a standing shelf Tea ceremony on a chair Tea ceremony performed while sitting on a chair using a standing shelf is ideal for beginners and those who find it difficult to sit upright. Experience the essence of tea ceremony in a relaxed environment while feeling the atmosphere of Kyoto. International charm A special moment woven by the charming streets of Ninenzaka and the quiet space of tea ceremony. Beginners are welcome! Experience tea ceremony in Ninenzaka, Kyoto Make matcha and drink it in a tea bowl. Why not calm your mind with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony? Experienced instructors will provide careful instruction.

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• Age 10～
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00 / 20:00

For those who have participated in the forefront experience course, if you want to further interact with the world of Sencha, you can move on to a full-scale trial lesson. We will teach you the first three methods carefully so that you can serve delicious tea at home. Based on basic knowledge and elements such as the amount of tea leaves, hot water bath, required time, and how to pour the right tea, you can learn how to brew tea properly and the spirit of hospitality. Those who complete this course will receive a certificate. Why do not you experience the traditional culture of Sencha-do and try the delicious tea?

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• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

In front of the tea is a delicate event performed with beautiful and precise work. Why don't you try this technique, which is said to be one of the most “Japanese-like” cultures? You can enjoy the tea and tea confectionery while wrapping in the unique atmosphere. You can then use the tea utensils directly and follow the teacher's instructions to make your own tea. And as an introduction to the profound world of tea utensils, we looked at each utensil and picked it up one by one. Explanations You can receive.

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• Age 10～Age 99
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• 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

Why not take a break from your stroll around the city and experience Japanese culture? At Nishio Meikoen Tea Shop, which was founded in 1854, you will experience making matcha tea with a stone mill together with the fifth-generation owner, and then prepare and enjoy the ground matcha yourself. At the end, you will also receive a lecture on how to make delicious sencha tea, which you can use in your daily life. ・Experience making matcha tea from tea leaves by hand using a stone mill together with the fifth-generation owner! ・Prepare the ground matcha tea in the shop and drink it. ・Includes a simple lesson on how to make delicious sencha tea! ・Experience in the historical district of Sakai. After the experience, you can also enjoy the surrounding tourist spots.

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

Experience making a plate out of tin! Enjoy Japanese sweets on your own original plate while tasting authentic matcha! ~~~~~ Tin is a traditional material. This experience involves stamping a pattern on a tin plate (9cm) and shaping it into your desired shape to create your own original small plate. Once it's completed, you will be treated to authentic matcha, and you can enjoy Japanese sweets on your original small plate. 35 minutes from Nara! 40 minutes from Namba! You can also visit the historic Hiraoka Shrine!

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 15:00

At an elegant teahouse in Kyoto, you can watch a Kyoto dance performed by a maiko and enjoy a tatami room experience. Since it is reserved for couples and groups, we offer a maiko play experience in a private space. You can take your time and talk about things you wanted to know about maiko. Of course, you can take photos and videos, and one drink is included. (Only 2 applications are accepted per day, please apply in groups of 2 to 6 people) ~ Experience process ~ 13:25 Go to a tea house in Gion Higashi ~ Meet in front of Yasaka Shrine. The staff will take you to a tea shop. 13:30 Kyoto dance performance - An elegant dance performed by maiko in beautiful costumes. The dance performance is scheduled to include two songs, including "Gion Kouta." You can also shoot videos. Please enjoy chatting with the maiko and taking photos as well as talking with them. Ozashiki play experience - You can experience ozashiki play with Maiko, such as ``Konpira Funen'' and ``Tora Tora,'' a rock-paper-scissors game born from Joruri. 14:30 Experience ends

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• Age 13～Age 85
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It's not just an armor experience that you can just shoot while wearing armor, it's an armor experience unique to a transformation studio that pursues coolness! * Plan contents *-Armor dressing-Studio shot (approx. 15 cuts)-Free shooting-2 2L format photos (with original photo mount)-2 smartphone photos (same as 2L format photos) -----ー ー ー ー ー ー ー ー ー ー *Other plans * * If you wish to change the plan, please be sure to fill out the form when applying. ○ Yu Makeup Plan (15,950 yen) [Female only] A plan that includes men's makeup and hair arrangement! It is recommended for Female customers who want to wear armor coolly! ○ Glossy Makeup Plan (17,050 yen) [Female only] A plan that combines bewitching makeup and hair arrangement in a flower-like style! Its beautiful and dignified figure is exactly a female swordsman! * Advance reservation option* * If you would like an option, please be sure to fill in at the time of application. ○ Simple makeup (2,750 yen) [Male only] For Male customers who want to make a more dramatic transformation! Apply clean makeup.

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• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:30 / 16:30

You can experience Japanese dance appreciation, kimono dressing, and Japanese dance as a set. A fan and a certificate of experience are set in an experience course where you can watch, wear and dance at the same time. Please commemorate the experience of Japanese dance.

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• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:30 / 16:30

You can experience Japanese dance appreciation, kimono dressing, and Japanese dance as a set. This is an experience course where you can watch, wear and dance at the same time. Do you not enjoy Japanese traditional art happily?

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• Age 1～Age 255
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

✨Dotonbori's Gachi-Chara Wolfen Collaboration Project✨First, select your favorite yukata at "Kawaii Osaka". You can be dressed by a professional, so even if it's your first time, you can rest assured. From traditional patterns to trendy styles, there is a wide variety of yukatas! You're sure to find your favorite one, so you can enjoy a special day in a memorable yukata. The plan is a nice point that you can choose from two types: rental, which you can enjoy casually, and purchase, which you can take home as it is. In your yukata, head to the Yatai Mura Matsuri in the "Dotonbori Riverside" area, which is also a popular tourist spot. With the Glico sign in the background, you can enjoy a luxurious time with a classic gourmet set of takoyaki and yakisoba + one drink at a table seat on the riverside. What you can taste here is exactly the Japanese summer festival itself! This is the only place where you can enjoy the food stalls that are popular at festivals all over the country in Dotonbori, right in the middle of Osaka. Another highlight is the "professional, authentic, genuine" Bon Odori experience that you can only experience here! Joining the circle of dancers that brighten up the summer nights is sure to get both foreign tourists and locals excited. "I can't go to the summer festival, but I want to enjoy the atmosphere at least." This is perfect for people like you. Wearing a yukata, tasting Osaka specialties, and experiencing traditional Japanese culture with Bon Odori, you can casually enjoy an extraordinary summer festival experience here in Dotonbori.

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