‘Kansai Entertainment’ Archives
Japanese Films
The anime film "Phoenix 2772 - Space Firebird", based on Osamu Tezuka's "The Phoenix", with English subtitles, will show on Saturday, January 12th from 4pm at Osaka International House. On the following Saturdays at 4pm there will be other films being shown. January 19th - "Sasameyuki" - Based on the novel by Junichiro Tanizaki shown with [...]
USJ New Year’s Party
Bring in the New Year Hollywood style at Universal Studios Japan counting down to 2008 finished off with fireworks. According to those who've attended previous countdown parties at USJ, it's one of the best places to be in the Osaka to celebrate the New Year! The party fee is fairly cheap at ¥7,900 which includes an admission ticket for [...]
70s Christmas Party in Suita, Osaka!
Suita Bible Gospel Church will have a 70s Christmas Party this Saturday, December 22nd. The party will be from 8pm to 10pm! Come enjoy music, dancing, snacks and drinks with many others dressed in 70s styles. It will be a Christmas to remember! For more information in English, contact Ponga Castro at the church. (06) 6387-0101 Suita Bible [...]
English Rakugo with Diane Kichijitsu
Diane Kichijitsu, a British rakugo performer, will perform English rakugo and talk about her impressions of Japan at the Piccolo Theater Hyogo in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture at 3pm on November 3rd. Admission is 1500 yen for adults and 1000 yen for high school students and younger. Call (070)5657-5291 for more [...]
The Pirates of the Dotombori
The Pirates of the Dotombori is and has been the staple of the Kansai improvisational scene for two years and counting. Their high energy short-form shows are the culmination of years of improvisational training, shows and a shared love for the art form. Their NEXT SHOW is JUNE 3rd @ Club Pure in Shinsaibashi. 7:30 doors open 8PM [...]
English Rakugo
HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED THE JAPANESE TRADITIONAL COMEDY SHOW, RAKUGO? IF NOT, ADD IT TO YOUR MUST LIST! RAKUGO HAS SOME HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY IN JAPAN. ESPECIALLY IN OSAKA AND TOKYO, IT HAS GROWN IN DIFFERENT FASHIONS UNTIL NOWADAYS. IT CAN BE SAID THAT RAKUGO IS A LARGE PART OF CULTURE WHICH MANY PEOPLE STILL CAN ENJOY LIVE. TO GET TO [...]
