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Hi, I’m Kenneth! This is an introduction of my hometown, Matsuyama city which is the prefectural capital of Ehime. I have lived here for two years as a college student. Let me show you three attractions of Matsuyama! Matsuyama Castle First of all, I must say I think the Matsuyama Castle is the No.1 castle …
We’ve offered various kinds of weekend trip plans and places to visit so far. However, we realized that most of them didn’t include your hometowns in Japan though it should as it is a fantastic place. Could you share your hometown in Japan? It doesn’t matter whether it has a sightseeing spot or not. Please …
We have big two castles in the Kansai area, Himeji Castle and Takeda Castle. Both are placed closely to each other, but the attractive points are different. One is in the sky and another is covered with perfect white. Which do you like better and want to visit this weekend? Himeji Castle (姫路城) We must say …
If you are looking forward to a Halloween party, but don’t know where to enjoy one, this page is worth checking out. Find the best event you want to join in Kansai this year! Kitayama Halloween (北山ハロウィン, Kyoto) This biggest Halloween event in Kyoto city offers making a Jack-o-lantern, a costume party and parade, as …
Last summer was horribly too hot to go out. However, the cold winter is coming soon if you don’t have any weekend plans. Check out some outdoor spots in Osaka here and find where you want to go this weekend! Kansai Cycle Sports Center (関西サイクルスポーツセンター) This park is designed for bikes, so there will be …
Omihachiman in Shiga pref. has a once-a-year light festival called the “Hachimanbori festival” (八幡堀まつり). It’d be your first time to be surrounded by beautiful lantern scenery in the historical district. Check out the details here! Hachimanbori festival, a light festival This is an annual event which is held so that people find the beauty of …
If you love alcoholic drinks, how about planning the next weekend as an “alcohol short trip”? This page introduces 4 sake museums and factories of Japanese sake, beer, wine, and whiskey in Kansai. Which is the best for your weekend trip? Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (月桂冠大倉記念館) This museum in Kyoto’s famous sake area opens up …
For instance, have you thought “Who in the world invented this wonderful Otabe? And how is it made?” If so, why not visit their factory and watch the creation process! There are various open-factories in the Kansai area. Check the spots you want to go to in this article. Just remember that some cites need …
It is not a problem whether you are a tsukemono lover or first timer as long as you’re interested in tsukemono. What we recommend is, for the lover, to eat until you feel fed up with it. For first-timers, not to learn, but to try. These 3 all-you-can-eat tsukemono restaurants are worth checking. Where do …
Do you think Abeno Harukas is just the tallest building in Japan, which offers the most beautiful panorama of Osaka? Actually, there are many ways to maximize your Abeno Harukas experience which others don’t know yet. Some activities are available only by the end of October. Don’t miss out on your best Abeno Harukas experience! …