Kyoto Cherry Blossoms at 70%
For cherry blossom lovers, Kyoto is not yet in full bloom. Blossoms are currently at 60 to 70 percent. With the latest rain and warm weather cherry blossoms should begin opening up and be mankai, be in full bloom,...
Read MoreJapanese Onsen: Hot Springs Everywhere in the Kansai Area
Do you like hot springs? If so, then if you visit Japan, you will feel like you are in Heaven…if you don’t mind taking your clothes off and bathing with a bunch of other naked people; usually same-sex, not the opposite. Japan is loaded with hot springs. The country lies along the Rim of Fire and has several active volcanoes. Below the earth’s surface, molten lava heats spring water and provides the country with a vast number of healthy mineral hot springs, or onsen in...
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Japanese Sake Festival
On July 27th from 12pm to 6pm the Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will host a Japanese Sake Festival. The hotel is located in Higashi-Nada, Kobe. There will be over 100 types of Japanese sake for visitors to taste. An entrance fee of 2000 yen can be paid for in advance or 3000 yen at the door the day of the event. Food will also be available. For more information call (078) 857-7023.
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Kyoto Gokagai Joint Dance
On June 21st and 22nd at 2pm Geiko and Maiko apprentice geiko from Kyoto’s five entertainment districts will perform traditional dances at Kyoto Kaikan Hall in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. Tickets are 9000 yen and 5000 yen. For more information call (075) 561-3901.
Read MoreCherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
This year’s cherry blossom season in the Osaka – Kyoto area is right on schedule. The projected time they should be in full bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April. The rain is falling and warm air has already made its presence. Soon the buds will be popping their way out. From that point, it is only a matter of weeks before they are completely blossomed in all their pink glory. For more information and a daily update on the blossoms, visit KansaiGaijin...
Read MoreFree Pass to Museums for Foreigners
The Osaka Foundation of International Exchange is providing free admission passes to about 40 museums throughout Osaka Prefecture to foreign students enrolled in schools in the prefecture. Students can apply by contacting offices for foreign students at their respective schools. Mention the Osaka Foundation of International Exchange.
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