Himeji, Japan is a small city in the Hyogo Prefecture. Himeji has a population of 535,371 people as of 2008. Himeji was originally a castle town – which means all commerce and governance were administered through the Himeji Castle. The city is a favorite tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists, [...]
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Japan Rail Pass
Posted on 21. May, 2009 by admin.
The Japan Rail system is a conglomeration of six independent railways overseen by the Japan Railways Group. Millions of Japanese commuters and tourists use Japan Rail Passes each year to span the 12,400 miles between Hokkaido and Kyushu. The Japan Railways Group is largely responsible for dictating the Japan Rail Pass, the ticketing system used [...]
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How to Get to Himeji – From Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya
Posted on 20. May, 2009 by admin.
The city of Himeji, Japan in Hyogo Prefecture is a popular tourist destination for travelers worldwide. This city of 535,571 residents houses the Himeji Castle, a massive castle and estate built in 1333 that is one of a handful of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visitors to Himeji from Tokyo, Osaka, and [...]
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History of Kobe
Posted on 20. May, 2009 by admin.
Kobe – Brief History Of Kobe
Kobe is one of the most popular cities in Japan. The name Kobe is widely known because of the popular Kobe beef. Although Kobe is famous around the world, it is still one of Japan’s underrated cities. As a cosmopolitan city, Kobe mixes the grandiose of traditional [...]
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My Favorite Japan Vloggers On YouTube
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Tokyocooney – Comedian/writer based in Tokyo. Has been doing Tokyo vlogs for several years now.
BusanKevin – Got the name while staying in Busan, Korea, but now lives in Kobe.
marlowgum – Relatively new vlogger, but one of the better video producers. Based in Nagoya I think.
myargonauts – Based in southern Japan, not exactly sure, but mostly [...]
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Tsukiji Market Lifts Tourist Ban
Posted on 19. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Ok not Kansai related, but tourists come here to find info on the Kansai region and they do end up traveling to/from Tokyo on their trips.
This CNN video explains why the ban started and now it has ended. Tsukiji is back open!
Tsukiji Tourist Ban Lifted
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Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers
Posted on 13. Nov, 2008 by admin.
Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers is located on Rokko Island. The hotel is connected via an overhead walkway, the Rokko Liner, a train system that can take you to shin-Kobe which can connect you to everywhere in Kansai such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Himeji.
Universal Studios Japan is located 25 minutes away by shuttle as [...]
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Kyoto Books
Posted on 09. Feb, 2007 by admin.
Kyoto is such a popular place in the Kansai region. Its probably the most popular from a tourism perspective.
Kyoto for a first time visitor is a challenging experience because you need to take either the subway or a bus from the train station to a majority of the major sites. There are two that are [...]
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Kobe Beef
Posted on 10. Oct, 2006 by admin.
When you want the best Kobe Beef you go to the source. Kobe, Japan. This isn’t American Wagyu. If you have never been to Kobe before and don’t know what Kobe Beef is, I’ve created a brief historical paragraph.
To be termed, “Kobe Beef” the cattle must be raised in particular region of Kobe. It is [...]
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Yodobashi Camera
Posted on 05. Aug, 2006 by admin.
What is Yodobashi Camera?
Its a camera store of course! Oh, but its so much more. Yodobashi does cover the gamut when it comes to cameras, but they also throw the gauntlet down when it comes to having the largest selection I’ve ever seen in TV’s, computers, watches, film, photo albums, cell phones, and more.
This is [...]
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Kansai Photos
