This is the secret Osaka Castle photo spot you didn’t know existed 🤩 Nishinomaru Garden is located just before the entrance to the castle complex - it’s a must visit for these views of Osaka Castle! Entry costs ¥200, or approximately 1€. Most people skip this garden entirely due to the separate entrance - but you know better now 😉 During the festive season they also host an illumination, and the cherry blossoms bloom in spring! And autumn, as you can see, is pretty gorgeous 🤩 Don’t miss this

Reason No. 859 to visit Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 📹 by @takashi.film and @sayo.komada 🇯🇵 Japanese Culture – An Overview 1. Core Values \t•\tRespect (礼, rei) – Respect for others, hierarchy, and traditions is central. Bowing is a daily form of greeting. \t•\tHarmony (和, wa) – The idea of keeping peace in relationships and society. \t•\tPoliteness & Humility – Social interactions are often formal and careful with language. ⸻ 2. Traditions & Customs \t•\tTea Ceremony (茶道, sadō) – A highly ritualize