He meets the spirited and sometimes flamboyant residents. The journey fittingly starts at the Osaka Castle, which was founded by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was known for his flamboyant ...

One of the most famous cherry blossom spots in the Kansai region of western Japan, Osaka Castle Park is home to about 3,000 cherry trees. This year the trees were in full bloom on April 6 ...

OSAKA--Hordes of visitors descended on Osaka Castle Park, where around 3,000 cherry trees, including the Someiyoshino variety, are now in full bloom. A festive atmosphere took hold as fans of ...