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 phone...
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 dropping...
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 MoreTrick or Treating in Suita Postponed to Sunday
The Osaka Loop Halloween event no longer exists. It was banned back in 2006. But that doesn’t mean people can’t have private Halloween parties and events. 200 kids will go trick-or-treating in their Halloween costumes this weekend in downtown Suita. Shops in the area have prepared for the event and will hand out candy and treats to the 200 participants. Because a typhoon will be passing by the Kansai region Saturday, the event has been postponed to Sunday.
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 MoreCostco Opening A Store in Kyoto
Good news is coming to Kyoto in the form of low prices. Costco will be opening a new store in the Yawatashi area of Kyoto. They will begin construction on the new store soon and plan to open it around August of 2011. Costco has picked out a nice sized piece of land, however the roads leading to this property may cause traffic congestion. Residents are excited about the new store opening in their neighborhood because many already shop at the Amagasaki store an hour and a half away. However, most...
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