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By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Osaka Tenjin Matsuri

Wednesday July 8, 2009
Tenjin Matsuri Photo by Flickr user elmimmoWith a history of over 1,000 years, Osaka Tenjin Matsuri is known as one of the three greatest festivals in Japan. A series of Tenjin Matsuri rituals and events take place from the end of June for about a month. The highlights of the festival are Yoimiya-sai on July 24th and Honmiya-sai on July 25th which are two kinds of processions. Visit Osaka to see this traditional Japanese festival.

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July 9, 2009 at 11:20 am
(1) shin says:

I heard there was a beautiful castle in Osaka http://www.japan-i.jp/explorejapan/kinki/osaka/index.html do you recommend to visit it?

July 9, 2009 at 8:43 pm
(2) Shizuko says:

Yes. Please visit Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo). It’s a very nice castle.

July 25, 2009 at 8:55 am
(3) sumit says:

Well, it’s amazing. The miracle has been done. Well done.

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July 25, 2009 at 8:57 am
(4) sumit says:

nice view.

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