2026 OMIYAGE Souvenir Guide in Kansai

Traveling through Kansai region is an overload of night streets, centuries-old shrines and rich culinary tradi […]
SPIRIT OF SUMMER: BON ODORI

Every August, as Japan reaches peak summer humidity, the nation observes Obon, a centuries-old tradition where […]
Celebrate Mountain Day: Bring the Peaks to Your Gear

August 11th marks Mountain Day (山の日, Yama no Hi) in Japan, a national holiday dedicated to appreciating our be […]
MEET THE OSAKA ARTISTS

Why Osaka is the True Heart of Japanese Street Culture? Forget everything you know about Japanese fashion rule […]
From Folklore to Anime Stars: Umbrella Ghost

The tale about the humble umbrella transforms from a rain shield into a mysterious vessel for spirits is widel […]
SLAP CULTURE: Unlocking Kansai’s Tuna Secrets

Driven by the philosophy of Kuidaore (食い倒れ), literally meaning “to eat oneself bankrupt”, an expression used t […]
Beyond the Beach: Discover the Sun, Sand and Sealife

Summer in Kansai has just arrived. It brings the beautiful sunshine, the scent of the sea and the need for col […]