Kansai Scene

February 2012 :: 141

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Osaka's farmers' markets offer the best of organically grown food stuffs while connecting the visitor with the city's down-to-earth...

Japan's traditional cuisine is a paradigm of meat-free eating, yet the modern country is less than friendly to vegetarians....

Out with the evil! In with the good! Text: Alan Wiren Images: Ks What is the best way to prepare...

With Asahi's Nishinomiya Brewery closing its doors, this may be the perfect time to take a factory tour and...

KS ventures to the subtropical island of Yakushima to explore the primeval forests and discover what makes thousand-year-old cryptomeria...

Rio isn't the only word in carnivals. The carnival culture in Trinidad and Tobago may be less well known...

Parenting for expatriate or international parents is full of extra challenges, not least of which is how to encourage...

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Free round trips between Kobe and Kansai International Airport by...

Feb 3-26 eNarts, Kyoto Words Lie III marks the third solo exhibition of Keisuke Matsuda at eNarts,...

Until March 20 Provided by the Tourism Section of Nara Municipal Office TOBIHINO in NARA PARK ,...

Feb 3 IKUTA-JINJA, HYOGO February 3 is called setsubun, meaning the day before the beginning of spring....

Osaka Banpaku Garage Sale Feb 12 (Sun) Time: 9:30am–4:30pm Admission: ¥350 (plus park entrance fee ¥250) Where: Banpaku Park,...

Text: Wes Lang Image: KS Winter brings only one thought to my mind as the strong,...

Feb 4 What do a green-suited kappa, a samurai hairdresser and a man dressed as a nun...

Feb 13 Operatic US Gothic Rock Fallen, Evanescence's debut studio album sold over seventeen million copies and promptly...

3 (FRI) GRAND CAFE Suger (Hip Hop/R&B)• DJs: Imai, Kazunari, A-z, MC Ami Open: 8pm • Admission: ¥2,000/1D • Where:...

Bar Zerro, Shinsaibashi, Osaka Text: Matt Coslett Photos: courtesy of Zerro If you thought you...

Hyatt Regency Osaka, Crab & Lobster Carnival Text : Chris Page Photos : courtesy of...

Chedi Luang, Umeda and Kitahorie Text : George Bourdaniotis Photos : courtesy of Chedi Luang When...