Unbelievable English in Japan

by Kyle Yates | Jan 9, 2012 | Japan Related, Kansai Living, Kansai Shopping

Even though Japan has come a long way from the days when foreigners were seldom seen and English was a language that most Japanese could only read and write, Japanese people still have a hard time using English, as is apparent in this recent sale sign created by a...

Welcome Naoto Kan

by Kyle Yates | Jun 4, 2010 | Japan Related

A warm welcome to the new Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan! There really isn’t much to say except, Kampai! Hope you last longer than your predecessor!  ...

200-inch Curved HD TV at KIX

by Kyle Yates | May 1, 2010 | Kansai Technology, Kansai Visitors

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...

Schools Randomly Sending Classes Home

by Kyle Yates | Oct 23, 2009 | Japan Related, Kansai Area News, Kansai Education

School’s out for summer in Japan? No. Summer is over! So why are so many students around the country at home when they should be at school? Has Japan added a new holiday? The H1N1 virus is the culprit. It’s taking its toll on the Japanese students. But...

Shoulder to Shoulder at Costco Amagasaki

by Kyle Yates | Sep 7, 2009 | Kansai Area News, Kansai Food, Kansai Shopping

Costco is hitting TV in the Osaka area with huge success. TV infomercials about Costco are attracting hundreds and thousands to the Amagasaki store. Yesterday, there were so many shoppers, the streets leading to the store were backed up for blocks. Inside the store...