If you’ve been to Osaka, have you ever wondered why there’s statues of smiling gnomes with their feet out everywhere? That character is named Billiken, he’s a beloved character in Japan but especially in Osaka. But why is he such…
Tucked away in Japan’s Suita, Osaka is a creepy looking marvel that’s both whimsical and profound, strange yet evocative. It’s called Taiyo no To (太陽の塔) or the Tower of the Sun. For those who haven’t had the pleasure (and perhaps…
Towering over Ushiku city in the middle of Ibaraki prefecture, is a 120 meter (390ft) tall statue of a buddha made of bronze. You can’t drive through Ibaraki and not stop to visit if you’re on a trip. After all,…
