No Phones On Hankyu Trains
Keitai means cellular or mobile phone in Japanese. Nowadays, most everyone has one, especially in Japan. We use them mostly to communicate with others either verbally or by texting. The latest phones can be used as computers designing graphics, recording images, video and sounds. We perform some of our most basic tasks like scheduling our days and work on our keitai phones. To be without one seems almost impossible. For someone to ask us to turn it off is upsetting. If turning off your...
Read MorePoor Momiji Reports
Talked with many momiji viewers who have already been to temples, shrines and parks to see the changing of the autumn leaves. Many seemed disappointed with what they saw. Most complained that only a few trees had changed colors so far. If you have not been to see momiji yet, fear not. You are probably a lot better off not having been somewhere yet. Look for trees to be more colorful this coming weekend. Trees out in open sunlight will have already begun changing if not already begun...
Read MoreFushimi Inari Momiji Report
The maples leaves in the Kansai region are beginning to change colors. Most of the trees that are changing, however, are those in direct sunlight. Trees set back in the forests are still vibrant green and have not begun changing their colors. Expect trees in the Kyoto area to be bright and colorful around the last week of November, a little earlier than the official momiji report predicted a few weeks ago. The photos below are from Fushimi Inari Shrine. Japanese M
Read MoreCold Weather Comes Early
A cold wave of air hit Japan today bringing freezing temperatures in some parts of the country along with snow and moisture. Temperatures in the Kansai area dropped down below 10 C overnight. The highs today throughout the region will reach between 14-17 C. Temperatures tonight and tomorrow will be about the same.
Read More200-inch Curved HD TV at KIX
Last week, Kansai International Airport unveiled a 200-inch curved plasma display. It the largest display of its type measuring in at 4 meters by 3 meters. KIX uses the screen to display videos introducing visitors to the airport giving them guidance how to get around the airport along with information on sightseeing spots in the Kansai area. Related PostsUnbelievable English in Japan Typhoon 15 Wreaking Havoc Radiation Air-flow Pattern Over Osaka and Kyoto Welcome Naoto Kan Kansai Classified A
Read MoreKyoto Housing Fair
Looking for a room to rent? Do you like Kyoto? Kyoto Interntaional Community House in the Sakyo Ward of Kyoto will hold a one-day event to share the location of 1000 rooms in Kyoto City on February 6 from 1pm to 4:30 pm. For those seeking help renting a room, counseling will also be available at the event. The event is free. For more information call (075) 752-3511. Related PostsShoulder to Shoulder at Costco Amagasaki Japan Job Fair for Foreign Students
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