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Exploring Karahori: Osaka’s Retro Enclave Full of Hidden Charm

May 11, 2025
BY Catherine Chong

Nestled between the districts of Namba and Osaka Castle, the charming area of Karahori (“空堀”) might be the most underrated neighborhood in Osaka. Translating to an “empty moat,” Karahori once served as a protective barrier for the ancient Osaka Castle. Though the moat may have filled […]

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