8 Most Popular Noodle Shops in the Kansai Region
Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Ramen is one of the most iconic Japanese dishes the world over. Although it might not come with that luscious, silky and super flavorful umami broth and chewy noodles all...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Beaches in The Kansai Region
Jun 26, 2018 By Justin Hanus
A lot of people love going to the beach because as they say, they need a dose of vitamin sea. Unfortunately, not a lot of countries have the best beaches...[ Click to read more ]
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...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
5 Most Popular Festivals to Check Out in the Kansai Region
Mar 23, 2018 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...[ Click to read more ]
8 Most Popular Samurai Castles in the Kansai Region
Feb 26, 2018 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...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Gozan no Okuribi – Kyoto’s Obon Fire-Fest
Jul 11, 2017 By Bert Wishart
The festival of Obon, a buddhist celebration of ancestors, is celebrated across Japan from the 13th-15th of August (excepting some regional variants). During Obon, the spirits of ancestors return to...[ Click to read more ]
Cutting the Rug Japanese Style – Take a Japanese Dance Class with WAK
Jun 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus
For the first 40 years of her life Michi Ogawa was "an ordinary housewife with no experience working outside the home." She prepared meals, looked after her four children, and...[ Click to read more ]
Take an Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto
Dec 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus
One of the most memorable and exciting aspects of traveling or living among a different culture is exploring the cuisine. While going to an authentic restaurant may be enough to...[ Click to read more ]
