Renowned for picturesque sand dunes, laid-back hot springs resorts, the hometowns of popular manga artists and one of western Japan’s highest mountains, Tottori (Japan’s least-populated prefecture) is ...

Osaka-Kansai Expo will feature 158 countries and regions, along with seven international organizations. In preparation for ...

What better way to experience Japanese cooking than to learn it yourself in the comfort of a Japanese home or studio? With ...

If you’re looking to escape the city and soak up some inspiration in soothing surroundings this Golden Week, consider heading out to the Hyogo coast between May 4 and 6. That’s when the ...

Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are some of the top tourist destinations in western Japan. To easily get around this area during your visit, the Hankyu 1day pass is a cost-effective choice. It’s easy to ...

Compared with pre-pandemic levels, the supply of private lodging in the Kansai region, which includes the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, has not increased, and the number of foreign visitors ...

This spring, if you find yourself worn out from temple-hopping in Kyoto – or craving a change of scenery from the cherry blossoms and the crowds – head over to the Kyoto Kameoka Balloon ...

Night - Mostly clear. Winds from N to NNW at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 42 °F (5.6 °C). Cloudy with a high of 63 °F (17.2 °C). Winds from N to NNE at 4 to 12 mph ...

The map below shows the location of Kobe and Osaka. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between Osaka ...

People who visit Kyoto typically stick to the overly touristy attractions like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Gion District, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and the numerous temples scattered throughout ...

Night - Clear. Winds from NNW to N at 7 mph (11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 40 °F (4.4 °C). Sunny with a high of 55 °F (12.8 °C). Winds from N to NNW at 7 to 12 mph (11.3 to 19.3 kph ...