‘Kansai Leisure’ Archives
Marc Chagall Exhibit in Nara
There will be a Marc Chagall exhibit until December 16, 2007 at the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art in Nara. About 120 pieces are on display from 9am to 5pm on most days except for Fridays and Saturdays which is open from 9am to 9pm. However, the museum is closed on [...]
Minoh Waterfall Guided Maple Leaf Viewing
See the beautiful maples leaves in their all their splendid colors on a guided tour hosted by Osaka YMCA Bridges. Apply for the guided tour by November 21st. The tour will be given on November 28th from 10am to 1pm. Meet at the Hankyu Minoh Station ticket gate. Those participating in the tour should bring food for a [...]
Positive Effects of Rising Gasoline Prices in Japan
The price for oil is going up and up and up! It is an expense being felt by people all around the world. Many, if not most, are probably wondering when the price of oil will stop rising. It seems there is no end to the unwanted price hikes. Gasoline prices in Japan are much higher than they were a few years ago, about 50 yen higher per [...]
Yunikaru Festival
The Kyoto Center for Multicultural Information and Assistance is seeking vendors, performers and people wishing to host workshops during the Yunikaru Festival. The festival is October 28th from 10am to 9pm at Kyoto University Seibu Kodo in the Sakyo Ward in Kyoto. The event will feature music and dance performances, workshops, food stalls, [...]
Hikone Bus Trip October 13th
Kobe Cross Cultural Center will host a tour of Hikone Castle and the Sagawa Art Museum with Japanese and English guides. The tour will be held October 13th from 7:45am to 6:30pm. The bus will depart nearby Osaka JR Station. The cost is 9700 yen and includes lunch and admission fees. Only 20 participants will be accepted on a first-come [...]
Join the Suita Festival – July 26th to 29th, 2007
The Mothers' Power-Up Group of Suita City, Osaka is looking for foreigners who would like to experience 4 days of Japanese culture. On July 26th, dress up in a kimono in a Japanese wooden house to get the full effect of traditional Japan. It's a great opportunity for pictures! Located in Hamayashiki just 15 min. from JR Suita Stn., 20 min. from [...]
Yamada Ike Park in Hirakata, Osaka
The park is designed around a very large pond. "Ike" means pond in Japanese. Around the park there are many separate gardens filled with different types of flowers and trees. One of the most famous gardens is the "Iris Garden", which blooms between May 25th and June 25th yearly. It boasts a huge assortment of iris built on platform [...]
