‘Kansai Visitors’ Archives
I See Pink
Sakura blossoms should be popping out soon! The pink color of the cherry blossoms is already showing. From far away, you can already see pink in the trees. Up close, the blossoms are showing their colors, but none of the blossoms in southern Kyoto have opened...yet. They should open in a few days though. Here are what they look like right now!
Buds Beginning to Appear
For most of the world spring comes on March 21st. But for Japan, spring doesn't arrive until the cherry blossoms do. So in Japan, we have to wait another week or two, but not much longer because the cherry blossom buds are beginning to appear on the trees. Here in the Kansai area of Japan, the cherry blossoms are expected to begin popping out [...]
Snow Flurries This Week
Southern Kyoto hasn't had much snow all winter. But the past week it's snowed 4 out of 7 days. Of course, snow hasn't accumulated on the ground like it has in the mountains, but it has at least stuck to the ground nonetheless. Last Saturday, parts of northern Osaka and southern Kyoto received up to 15 centimeters of snow. Kids were playing in the [...]
International Exchange Day in Nishinomiya
On February 17th, from 10am to 4pm, there will be bazaars and exhibits put on by international groups and non-profit organizations, an English rakugo performance, a seminar for foreigners on disaster prevention, a game on environmentally friendly shopping and other events at Frente Nishinomiya in Nishinomiya, Hyogo. Admission is free. Call [...]
Music Festival
Foreign students studying in Osaka Prefecture will display their traditional dances and music performances at Sayaka Hall in Osakasayama, Osaka on December 16 from 2pm to 4pm. Admission into the hall is Free! For those interested in joining or viewing the performances, call MIN-ON Concert Association Kansai at (06) 6761-0289.
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 [...]
Rainy Season Sweeping In
Ever wonder what rainy season is? Come visit Japan anytime during this week and you'll surely find out...the hard way! It is raining today, and it rained yesterday. The forecast for tomorrow is also rain. So what about two days from now? More rain? Yep! If you look at a satellite image of Japan and Eastern Asia, you'll see a huge cloud mass moving [...]
