Osaka Ranma Transoms
The ranma transoms of Osaka. Boards of zelkova and cedar are carved in openwork.
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The ranma transoms of Osaka. Boards of zelkova and cedar are carved in openwork.
The karaki joinery of Osaka. Rosewood and ebony are joined together.
The paulownia chests of Senshu. Made as wedding furnishings, they are built entirely of paulownia.
Naniwa Honzome of Sakai. Tenugui cloths are dyed by chusen, in which a stencil is laid down and dye is poured on.
The Naniwa tinware of Osaka. Tin is cast into sake vessels and tea caddies.
The Buddhist altars of Osaka. They are made by bringing together woodwork, lacquer and metalwork.
The hariko of Osaka. Folk toys made by pasting layers of paper over a mold.
The tonbodama of Izumi. Glass is melted and made into beads with a hole.
The combs of Izumi. Boxwood is shaped, the teeth are sawn, and the comb is polished.
The towels of Senshu. They are bleached after weaving, a method called atozarashi, which raises their absorbency.
The mizunasu of Senshu. This thin-skinned, juicy eggplant is made into pickles.
The Naniwa brushes of Osaka. Animal hair is aligned and set into a board.
The tortoiseshell work of Osaka. Hawksbill turtle shell is laminated and shaped.
Osaka Science Museum. It has a planetarium and serves science education.
Osaka Museum of Natural History. It holds and researches specimens.
The Mint Museum in Osaka. It conveys the metalworking technology used to make coins.
The old Bank of Japan building in Osaka. A modern-era building designed by Tatsuno Kingo.
The Entrepreneurial Museum in Osaka. It conveys the footsteps of the entrepreneurs who came out of this place.
The Science and Technology Museum in Osaka. It shows industrial technology through exhibits.
BEFORE EXPLORING JAPAN · Getting to know Japanese culture
Two places you will come across on your trip. A shrine enshrines the kami of Shinto; a temple is a place to face the teachings of Buddhism and the Buddhas. Their entrances and the etiquette for visiting also differ.
A shrine honors Shinto kami; a temple follows Buddhist teachings. Learn how to recognize each place and visit respectfully.
Follow the guidance of each shrine or temple for the actual etiquette.