The shamisen, also called sangen, is a three-stringed banjo-like musical instrument played with a plectrum, a bachi in Japanese. The instrument makes a sound twangy sound similar to the banjo yet very distinct and very Japanese. »
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Kyoto Housing Fair
Looking for a room to rent? Do you like Kyoto? Kyoto Interntaional Community House in the Sakyo Ward of Kyoto will hold a one-day event to share the location of 1000 rooms in Kyoto City on February 6 from 1pm to 4:30 pm. For those... »
Compare Hotel Prices of the Big Guys!
Now there is a much easier way to find the best hotel prices around the Kansai area, and the world for that matter! »
Seeking Musicians
The Phoenix Hall in the Kita Ward of Osaka is offering the hall to talented musicians free of charge on select dates in 2011 as a part of arts and cultural activities sponsored by Nissay Dowa General Insurance Company, which operates the venue. »
Illumination Cruises
Osaka Castle The Osaka Suijo Bus Ltd. will operate two special evening cruises to view the holiday illuminations in Osaka from December 12 to 25 from the Yodoyabashi Port. The Romantic Illumination Cruise will be 50 minutes long and feature live music and illuminations in... »
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