Feeling the Quake in Kansai
For those of you worrying about family or friends living in the Kansai region, Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo (Kobe) and Nara, while many people felt the initial quake down this far south, the Kansai region was not really effected. People in this area should be alright. Wakayama, however, did experience a tsunami along the coastal areas. If your family lives along the coastal area of Wakayama, they may have been effected by the quake. Related PostsEight Pedestrians Killed in Gion Mankai R
Read MoreOsaka Hikari Renaissance 2010
Enjoy another year of illumination in Osaka thanks to the efforts of Osaka Hikari-Renaissance Executive Committee. This year’s show should be another beautiful display of lights for holiday goers to enjoy. Locations - Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka In front of Osaka City Hall, Miotsukushi Promenade road and surrounding area, Osaka Central Public Hall to Nakanoshima Park(Rose garden, Kensaki Park) and the north public square of Osaka Science Museum. Dates – Saturday December 11...
Read MoreSeeking Musicians
The Phoenix Hall in the Kita Ward of Osaka is offering the hall to talented musicians free of charge on select dates in 2011 as a part of arts and cultural activities sponsored by Nissay Dowa General Insurance Company, which operates the venue. The hall will be available February 2, March 2, July 6 and August 3. Anyone wishing to use the hall can obtain an application form from the website Phoenix Hall. Thr deadline to apply is January 29. For more information call (06) 6363-0211. Related...
Read MoreIllumination Cruises
The Osaka Suijo Bus Ltd. will operate two special evening cruises to view the holiday illuminations in Osaka from December 12 to 25 from the Yodoyabashi Port. The Romantic Illumination Cruise will be 50 minutes long and feature live music and illuminations in the Nakanoshima district. The cost is ¥2000 for adults and ¥1000 for children. The Renaissance Illumination Cruise will be 25 minutes long and travel along the illuminated donjons (castle keeps) of Osaka Castle. The cost is ¥850 for...
Read MoreWicked: The Broadway Musical
The Broadway musical Wicked will be performed at Osaka Shiki Theater in the Kita Ward of Osaka until January 3, 2010; performance by Shiki Theater Company. The cost is between ¥3000-¥9000. For more information call (06) 4796-6700. Related PostsReporting on the Swine Flu in the Kansai Area Swine Flu Virus Infected Stands at 104 Preventing the Spread of Swine Flu in Japan Swine Flu Hits Kobe and Osaka Japanese Onsen: Hot Springs Everywhere in the Kansai...
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