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Hospital and Clinical Visits: Getting Medical Help in Osaka

We’ve covered the basics for visitors to Japan. Now, let us turn our attention to those of us who actually live here. As a resident, you have a … See more

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Medical Collapse Nears: This Week in Osaka May 21st to May 28th …

WebSince the beginning of this year, a continuous 4 th wave of Covid-19 infections continues to ravage Japan. Sadly, Osaka has emerged as the epicenter of this new outbreak. Since the pandemic began, around 2,200 people in Osaka died as a result of Covid-19. However, of this 2,200, almost half of the deaths came within the past 2 months.

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Osaka Street Fashion

WebMao. lives in Osaka, @maomerori on instagram. Booking.com. Jacket a present from mum, bought from an Aussie flea market. Shirt bought in “some random Australian store”. Necklace by Atmospink, bought in the Shinsaibashi shotengai. Forgot where the glasses came from. Headphones by Skull Candy. Keyring Chintaiko from a …

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Strain on System Deepens: This Week in Osaka: February 11th to …

WebThis week, the strain on Osaka's health system nears critical, vaccine efforts get a shot in the arm, and a new law seeks to empower women.

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Setsubun: The Spiritual World meets the Physical World

WebWeb: www.ishikiri.or.jp. Phone: 072-982-3621. Address: 1-1-1 Higashi Ishikiri-cho, Higashi-Osaka-shi, Osaka. Setsubun is a festival that crosses the boundary from the spiritual to the physical. It is steeped in mythology and history, which makes it such an interesting festival.

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Shinno-Sai Festival

WebThe Shinno-Sai festival is dedicated to the gods of both Japanese and Chinese medicine. It is the last festival of the calendar year held in Osaka, which gained the name Tome-no-matsuri or “The Stop (Last) Festival”. During this festival, people pray and hope for a healthy and fruitful year. They celebrate with local pharmaceutical

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Ishibashi's famed yakitori is a rare treat

WebLocation: 2-2-8 Ishibashi Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture 563-0032. Directions: From Ishibashi Station, take the East exit, which will put you out on the street next to a pachinko shop. Turn left into the alley after this shop, and when you come to a T, turn right. The road angles to the left and at the end of the block the restaurant is on your left.

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Tsurumi Ward: Osaka's Back Garden

WebTo reach Tsurumi Ward from Osaka Station, head downstairs to Umeda Station on the Midosuji Line and take the train south headed for Namba. At Shinsaibashi, change to the Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line and get off at Tsurumi Ryokuchi Station. The total journey will take about 35 minutes. Off to the north-east of Osaka City, we will find …

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Tenjin Matsuri: The Dance of Fire and Water

WebTenjin Matsuri is also called the festival of fire and water. It combines the elements throughout its procession. It is amongst one of the largest events in the whole of Japan. The festival lasts for one month and takes place every year, culminating on July 24th and finishes on the 25th. On the day of the 24th, there is a Hokonagashi-Shinji

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The Most Interesting Temples and Shrines in Osaka

WebAddress: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0051, Japan. Opening hours and entrance fees: Shitenno-ji temple is open daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The entrance to the area is free of charge, but you have to pay 300 yen if you want to visit the Inner Precinct and 500 yen to go inside the Treasury House.

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Aizen Festival: Osaka's First Summer Festival

WebSummer kicks off in Osaka as the Aizen festival begins. It is the first summer festival in Osaka and takes place every year from June 30th to July 2nd. The festival takes place at Aizendo Temple and is dedicated to Aizen Myo-o, the Buddhist god of good luck, charms, love, and happy marriage.

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Higashi-Yodogawa Ward: History, Culture and Quiet

WebA local JR train approaches Awaji Station. And for the ladies out there, I have another health and wellness recommendation just for you. Anyone who has ever been to the resort island of Bali will know just how relaxing it is to get a pool side massage while you luxuriate under the hot sun and listen to some local, traditional music.

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Hot Times and Cooler Climes: A Guide to Weather in Osaka

WebFor most visitors to Osaka, the optimum time to visit is either mid to late spring, or mid-Autumn, before the really cold weather sets in. Those who choose to visit Osaka in early April, when spring truly begins, will also have the honor and pleasure of enjoying sakura season. This is when the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom.

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Drug Cases Prompt Police Intervention: This Week in Osaka …

WebIn line with recent developments elsewhere in Japan, Osaka police confirmed at least 10 people have been hospitalized this year due to drug infused gummy sweets. The sweets contain large amounts of HHCH, a synthetic drug compound that mimics the effects of cannabis. However, despite being legal in Japan, whilst cannabis …

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Higashinari Ward Osaka: A Quiet Base, Close to the Action

WebFor Higashinari has an abundance of that almighty, intangible element: character. In a reflection of Osaka’s recent past as a hub for Japan’s thriving industrial complex in the post-war economic boom times, much of Higashinari’s landscape today still remains dominated by a combination of factories, residential areas and urban overspill.

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The Pathway to Permanence: How to Get Permanent Residency in …

WebIn order to apply for permanent residency, regardless of how many years you have worked in Japan, your current visa must be at least a 3-year visa. For some common types of foreign worker, such as English teachers, labourers, etc. employment contracts are only for a maximum of one year. As a result, obtaining a 3-year visa can be very difficult

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Fever Cases on the Rise: This Week in Osaka September 22nd to …

WebOsaka and Fukuoka prefectures both logged record numbers of new cases of Pool Fever this week, sparking nationwide health concerns. This comes alongside a possible resurgence of Covid-19 and the annual obstacle to winter health that is seasonal influenza.. Spread through mucous membranes in the eyes, nose and throat, swimming …

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Virus Hospital Goes Bankrupt: This Week in Osaka: August 27th to

WebUnfortunately, for many hospitals in Japan, counting the pennies is more important than saving lives. The hospital took on extra Covid-19 patients in recent weeks, in response to a direct request from the prefectural government.

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New Strain Fears Hit Kansai Airport: This Week in Osaka

WebSubway staff are among those at greatest risk of infection considering how many people pass them each day. The new strain, first detected in the UK earlier in December, appears far more virulent than previous strains of Covid-19.

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