Day Tours for Kids in the Kansai Region
Apr 25, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Traveling with kids can be very tricky business because not all places adults would love to visit can be kid-friendly or even interesting to little ones. A part of your itinerary should include amusement parks, theme parks, museums for kids, zoos and the list goes on. Luckily, adults also can...[ Click to read more ]
Miyako Odori – Geisha Dancing in Kyoto
Mar 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
The geisha is perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan, an icon that conjures up images of beauty, grace and a time of pre-industrial Japanese tradition. Perhaps the most famous geisha are the geiko of Kyoto (geisha translates as “person of the arts”, yet the geisha of Kyoto prefer the...[ Click to read more ]
8 Most Popular Hiking Tours in the Kansai Region
Mar 23, 2018 By Justin Hanus
One of the best ways to enjoy a new place is to walk around and visit the attractions. But if you’re up for adventures that take hours of marveling beautiful landscapes and historical sites, it calls for leisurely hikes along popular trails and pilgrimage routes. Many countries boast of the...[ Click to read more ]
5 Most Popular Festivals to Check Out in the Kansai Region
By Justin Hanus
There’s always a famous festival in every country that draws pilgrims, tourists, the one-time visitors and even locals. There’s that exhilarating energy that wafts in the air when you hear the drums booming, the music blaring, the dancing, the merriment and all the energy that is ablaze every time there’s...[ Click to read more ]
Food & Drink Unique to the Kansai Region
Feb 26, 2018 By Justin Hanus
If you're a foodie, a trip to the Kansai region is a must if you visit Japan. Kansai folk love their food and there are many regional specialities to savour. Osaka, sometimes called the 'kitchen of the country', is known for its street food. Two of its most popular dishes...[ Click to read more ]
8 Most Popular Samurai Castles in the Kansai Region
By Justin Hanus
The Shogunate has been the most influential and highly esteemed form of government that began in Medieval Japan when the Imperial Court announced its birth through Minamoto no Yoritomo. Although the Imperial Palace still existed and headed the religious and bureaucratic leadership, the Shogunate became the de facto form of...[ Click to read more ]
The Five Best Buddhist Temples in Kansai
Jan 24, 2018 By Justin Hanus
If you fancy spending a day or two checking out the beauty and serenity of some of Japan's finest Buddhist temples, it's worth heading to the Kansai region. There are over 2000 temples in Kansai, many of them UNESCO listed heritage sites attracting yearly visitors from across the globe. The...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Smart Phone Apps for Living in Kansai
Dec 18, 2017 By Admin
Living in Japan, especially in Kansai , can be difficult, but the internet has many resources to make things easier. An iPhone or other smart phone can put those resources at your fingertips wherever you find yourself in Japan through a variety of easily downloadable applications. If you already have...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Bike Rides Around Kansai
Aug 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Bicycles have long been a staple in Japanese life. Many of the roadways are built with designated bike lanes. Bicycle sheds are common at train stations to aid commuters and mechanical bicycle tree storage systems are familiar sights. Bike sharing systems and bike rental operations are ubiquitous and if you...[ Click to read more ]
The Singular Summer Pleasures of Kawadoko Dining
Jul 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
There has always been something seductive about waterfalls. There is the metronomic sound of the water tumbling into basin pools and the mesmerizing sluices of water cascading down rock cliffs. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright built one of his most famous houses atop a waterfall in the woods of Pennsylvania. So...[ Click to read more ]
