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June Events in Kansai: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do in Kyoto & Osaka

Kansai, land of okonomiyaki, Kyoto, and deer parks, is buzzing with events this June. This month’s highlights include planting rice in a centuries-old tradition, solving mysteries...

Why This Japanese Phrase from Kansai Sounds Strange to the Rest of Japan

It's a phrase that confuses Tokyoites. But to many in the Kansai region, it's a daily expression rooted in the region's unique breakfast habits.

Kansai's Top 10 Premium Onsen Resorts: Luxury Ryokan Picks Near Osaka, Kyoto & Kobe

Discover our top 10 picks for premium onsen resorts near Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe in the Kansai region. Treat yourself to an unforgettable hot spring getaway complete with private op...

6 Best Beautiful Beaches Near Osaka: Dreamy Summer Destinations in Kansai

There are numerous beaches near Osaka, spread around the Kansai region, with gleaming white sands and crystal waters that contrast with the clear blue summer sky. Included among...

'Ha - That's Really a Thing?!' 5 Hilarious Osaka Cultural Quirks that Shocked Foreigners in Japan!

More and more overseas visitors from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa have been setting foot into the Kansai area in recent years, and it's really no wonder. The region is kn...

July Events in Kansai: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do in Kyoto & Osaka

July is when the nights become a blessing, a reprieve from the sweltering heat of summer. Many of these July events around Kansai take place at night — theme parks have extended op...

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Emerging Kansai artists to watch

Among the artists featured at Art Osaka, several offered particularly engaging takes on the ubiquity of digital technology and relationships between people and nature.

Kyoto Sake (京都の酒)

Kyoto sake is known for smooth texture, fragrant sake aroma, and an elegant finish. The center of this regional sake culture is Fushimi, a historical brewery district in southern K...

2026 Kansai Bon Odori & Summer Festival Guide: Join the Dance in Kyoto, Osaka, and Other Areas

Visiting Kansai this summer? Don’t miss the chance to experience one of Japan’s most beloved traditions: summer festivals and Bon Odori dances. Slip into a yukata, snack on festiva...

Osaka After Dark: The Ultimate Rooftop & Riverside Beer Garden Guide

Osaka is famously known as Japan’s kitchen, and the city takes its summer eating and drinking very seriously! Dive into the electric energy of Kansai with rooftop BBQs in bustling...