‘Kansai Living’ Archives
Heavy Rain and Strong Lightning Storms in Japan
Heavy rain and lightning have been hitting Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto areas causing flash flooding, power outages and many other problems lately. Heavy thunderstorms in Tokyo caused flooding in rural Shinjuku and surrounding areas. People were stranded in their cars and some even had to abandon their cars otherwise they would possibly have [...]
Rainy Season Officially Over in Western Japan
The Meteorological Agency of Japan has officially declared rainy season over in Western Japan, 7 days earlier than last year and 4 days earlier than the average year. Rainy season is generally not the best time to visit Japan. However, rainy season in Japan does not mean that it rains every single day. The rainy season is caused by the [...]
Bicycle Thieves in Kyoto
Bicycle thieves are on the loose in Kyoto! 25 bicycles have been stolen around Sanjo area of Kyoto in the past week. The police are out in full standing on street corners stopping people on bicycles riding by. One girl was stopped by a policeman after crossing the Sanjo bridge. The policeman quickly ran her bicycle registration number and then [...]
Preparing Wisely for Golden Week Holidays
Golden Week is one of the busiest times of the year in Japan, especially in the Kansai area. Most people in the Kansai area travel outside the region back to their hometowns or abroad. Those who choose to go somewhere nearby often go camping or to an onsen, sometimes both. The roads during Golden Week are more crowded than anyother time of the [...]
Medical Support Discussion in Minoh City
On March 8th from 10am to 1pm at Minoh Municipal Hospital Rehabilitation Center, foreign residents from the city will share their experiences at hospitals throughout Japan. Researchers will discuss how better medical environments can be created for foreign residents. Admission is free. Reservations are necessary and should be made at Minoh [...]
Legal and Human Rights Consultation for Foreigners
On February 15 and March 21 from 1pm to 3pm at Kagawa International Exchange Center in Takamatsu lawyers and specialists in human rights will offer consultations. Call (087) 837-5908 for reservations.
Spanish Cooking Seminar
Applications are being accepted until January 22nd for a Spanish cooking seminar on January 29th from 11am to 1:30pm at the Spanish restaurant Val Mancha in Chuo Ward, Kobe. The seminar fee is 3990 yen. Call Cross Cultural Center at (078) 646-7100 for more information.
