Kansai Scene #208 September 2017

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE September comes with a slew of picnic days, food and beer festivals, music events, and much more to help you celebrate summer s end in style!

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Kicking off with Kobe s Belgian Beer Weekend , which runs until the 3rd, one of the largest Mexican events in Japan – Fiesta Mexicana Osaka – follows on the 8th. You ll be taco chomping, tequila sipping, and shimmying to mariachi music from midday til night!

Osaka hosts a four-day yatai food festival at Osaka Castle Park between the 15th and the 18th, and a craft-beer picnic at Nakanoshima Park will overlap on the same weekend.

If you find yourself in Nara, now is the perfect time to visit Asuka Village as the bright red spider lilies are in full bloom and the annual Red Spider Lily Festival will be happening on the 23rd and 24th. If you re looking for something more exhilarating, then the racing, rampaging Kishiwada danjiri festival is right up your alley!

Or, if it s still a little too hot and humid to be outside, the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair will keep you entertained and cooled indoors at Miyakomesse and the Kyoto International Manga Museum. All this and plenty more awaits you in Kansai this month.

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ON THE COVER: This month’s cover image was taken by Jason Haidar in Tokushima.

Discover Shikoku

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Wandering the beaches, gardens, and picture-perfect valleys of eastern Shikoku.

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Exploring East Shikoku:

The perfect blend of nature, culture, and cuisine Take the road less traveled and immerse yourself in the gardens, valleys, rivers, and islands of eastern Shikoku.

Text: Celia Polkinghorne • Images: Jason Haidar

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t may be the least populous of Japan s four main islands, but Shikoku has boundless adventures to offer. What s more, it s easily accessible from Kansai. If you re looking for a unique and local Japanese experience away from the regular tourist spots, make a loop around eastern Shikoku and discover the prefectures of Kagawa and Tokushima.

Takamatsu to Kotohira: Gardens, Temples, and Udon Shikoku is easily reached by bus from JR Osaka Station, and a great first stop on the island is the city of Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture – home to the majestic Ritsurin Koen. One of the most famous historical landscape gardens in the country, it was built by local feudal lords during the Edo period. The 750,000-square-meter space is filled with ponds, historic trees, tea houses, and even a waterfall.

A tour through the garden takes one to two hours and you can choose to go with a volunteer guide, but many of the guides do not speak English, so it may

be just as easy to make your own way around. After browsing the lush green gardens and taking in the stunning scenery, treat yourself to a serving of Takamatsu s renowned local noodle dish – sanuki udon.

While there is plenty more to do in the city of Takamatsu, if you only have a few days to explore the area, take the 40-minute train trip south west straight to the town of Kotohira.

This beautiful little town is best known as the site of Shikoku s largest shrine complex – the Kotohira Shrine. It is an epic climb to the temples at the top – up seemingly endless flights of stone stairs – but the views of the town and surrounding area are truly gorgeous and make the workout worthwhile.

The stairway to the top is lined with quaint souvenir shops full of gifts unique to the region – a good excuse to rest weary legs on the way.

Be sure to leave enough time at the end of the day to check out Japan s oldest surviving original kabuki playhouse – the Kanamaruza Theater, built in 1835. From time to time, this

ancient playhouse still stages kabuki shows, but when there are no shows scheduled, visitors are allowed in to get a close-up look at all the trap doors and back rooms of this fascinating old wooden construction.

For dinner, look for a restaurant serving honetsuki-dori – mouth-watering salty fried chicken on the bone – a specialty of the area. There are many accommodation options to choose from in Kotohira. If you d like to go for something traditional, Kotohira Kadan provides a true ryokan (Japanese inn) experience with tatami (straw mat) rooms and openair baths.

Kotohira to the Iya Valley: Hills, Bridges, and Gorges Before saying farewell to Kotohira, do yourself a favor and book a spot in a morning udon-making class at the Nakano Udon School. While it may not be obvious at first, this is no ordinary cooking class. The minute this becomes apparent is when the instructor suddenly starts blaring the K-pop dance tune Gangnam

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Style by the South Korean artist Psy, directing the class to stand up and knead the dough to the beat of the song! The participants are then ordered to wrap their lumps of dough in plastic and place them on a floor mat where they would jump up and down on top of their parcels to songs like YMCA and boppy Jpop numbers. At the end of this hilariously entertaining class, not only have you had your morning workout, but you get to eat the udon you made with your classmates in the school s spacious dining room.

From Kotohira, a 40-minute limited-express train will take you further south to Oboke Station from which you can get to Oboke Gorge, one of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in Japan. Oboke Gorge and the neighboring Koboke Gorge

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(meaning big dangerous steps and small dangerous steps ) are narrow, steep-sided gorges near the entrance to the picturesque Iya Valley. The Yoshino River snakes through these gorges, creating swirling rapids between the jagged, rocky walls – perfect for whitewater rafting, canyoning, and hydrospeed.

Several outdoor-adventure companies offer these activities on the river from April to November with half-day tours starting from around ¥5,500. If adventure sports are not your thing, jump on the Oboke Sightseeing Boat Cruise (¥1,080), a gentle half-hour boat ride down the Yoshino River where you can sit back, relax, and admire the marvelous scenery.

One of the most iconic images of the Iya Valley is the kazurabashi (vine bridge). There were

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once 13 suspension bridges made of mountain vines spanning the Iya Valley, thought to have been built because they were once the only way to easily move people and goods across the river. There are just three remaining today, and the largest and most popular – Iya Kazurabashi – is located just 20 minutes from Oboke Station by bus or taxi, and is well worth a visit if you are already in the area. A picture-perfect spot for a picnic, the bridge stretches 45 meters over the Iya River at the center of the valley. It is rebuilt every three years and is anchored to tall cedar trees at both ends. It can only be crossed in one direction, and crossing over can feel a little unsettling with the open wooden slats beneath your feet!

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bridge. If you are camping, there is the Kazurabashi Camp Village about three minutes drive from the bridge, otherwise, Hotel Kazurabashi or Iyahikyo Hot Spring are both good choices.

Iya Valley to Tokushima: Whirlpools, Ramen, and Dance It s a two-hour train journey from Oboke to Tokushima. If you can get an early start, you will have time to visit Naruto – the northeastern most city of Shikoku, known for its giant ocean whirlpools. These can be seen in the Naruto Strait underneath the Onaruto Bridge connecting Tokushima to Awaji Island. For an up-close look at these powerful swells, there are two companies that run boat tours from the Tokushima side – Uzushio Kisen and Uzushio Kankosen. Beautiful views of the area can be had from the top of Naruto Park – the center of the activities and attractions surrounding the whirlpools. Don t miss out on a bowl of signature Tokushima ramen, while you re in this area.

Tokushima prefecture is also home to the famous Awa Odori summer festival. The Awa Odori dance is a unique and colorful style of dance accompanied by bright, traditional costumes.

While the festival only happens in the summer, the Awa Odori Kaikan is a facility that celebrates Awa Odori dance and music throughout the year.

Tokushima visitors are invited there to see dance demonstrations in the evenings. These are extremely lively, colorful, and entertaining affairs where the guests are taught the dance and invited to get up and join in. It is an excellent chance to get to know the local people and culture.

Tokushima to Shodoshima: Beach Views, Olives, and Soy Sauce For your last day in Shikoku, an island-hop to Shodoshima is the perfect stopover before returning by ferry to Honshu. The island was the first area of Japan to successfully grow olives, and is sometimes known as Olive Island. (While you re there, treat yourself to some olive-oil ice

cream garnished with a green olive!). This tiny island is also where more than half of Japan s soy sauce is produced, and the sweet smell of soy brewing wafts through the streets lined with machiya (old Japanese wooden houses). On Shodoshima, there is an olive park, a monkey park, and a spectacular gorge in the mountainous interior called Kankakei Gorge. However, the island is probably most known for a site called Angel Road – a sandbar that connects a chain of smaller islands, and because of tide patterns, can only be seen and walked across twice a day.

The site has become popular with couples as it is believed that a couple who walks the sandy path hand-in-hand, without letting go, will be joined in marriage.

The Shodoshima International Hotel is the closest accommodation to Angel Road with nice views of the site. Stay a night and see the path at different stages throughout the day as the tides change. KS

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TELL Launches Live Chat TELL Lifeline is calling for Kansai volunteers to be a part of its anonymous counseling service.

How You Can Help The TELL Online Training Program offers a 9-week intensive course which aims to teach you client-centered counseling skills and how to use them effectively on the Lifeline and Live Chat. The course is done all online and is available across Japan, and the training fee is ¥35,000. The skills are taught through a variety of methods such as online presentations, discussions, role plays, and journal writing.

Free, anonymous telephone counseling and support in Japanese and English » Tel: 03-5774-0992 » Hours: 9am–11pm daily » Website: telljp.com

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Starting September 9th, TELL will launch a Live Chat support service for anyone who lives in Japan and can speak English. The service will initially only operate on Saturday evenings from 10:30pm until 9am on Sunday mornings when the TELL Lifeline opens again. This will mean 24-hour English support between the Lifeline and the chat service from Saturday mornings to Sunday evenings from September.

This new chat service will allow people all over Japan the opportunity to become a Lifeline Support Worker and provide support to people in need online. TELL is looking to expand the chat service to other nights of the week, eventually providing a 24-hour nationwide English support service.

TELL Lifeline:

The next TELL training will start on October 1st and run until December 10th with mandatory sessions online on October 1st, November 12th, and December 10th.

Upon completion of the course, you will continue to gather practical experience in the phone room and/or via live chat to complete the training.

The Training Program involves: • Watching online video presentations over the week (about 2-3 hours total) • Weekly telephone role plays with a trainer (about 30 minutes) • Reading a training manual (15-40 min per week) • Weekly Skype conference calls (90-120 minutes) Once a volunteer has completed training, we ask for a minimum of 12 months commitment to the Lifeline and Live Chat. This breaks down as roughly 10 hours a month: two four-hour shifts and two hours of monthly mandatory supervision.

We are now accepting applications for the October training.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and people all around the globe will be walking, marching, or running to take a step to remove stigmas around mental health.

Join the 2017 Talkie Walkie by participating in one of our walks in Osaka or Kyoto. Or, you can hold your own walk for TELL anywhere in Japan and help raise important funds to get our Lifeline 24/7. Participants will each receive a TELL Talkie Walkie tote bag. We ask you to gather signatures on the day as you make connections and start conversations along your walk.

If you have any questions please contact our events team on 03-4550-1191.

Kyoto Walkie Talkie » Hosted by: Foreign Women s

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Food & Drink

/ GREAT PLACES TO EAT

FOODSPOTTING

Finding restaurants in Japan that cater well to both vegetarians and meat lovers can be a struggle, but these Kansai eateries are sure to hit the spot, no matter your preferences.

Text: Tao Lin

Runner’s Bar Correr

Falafel Garden

Pizza Bar Fullhouse

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Kyoto

Osaka

This family-run restaurant offers entirely gluten-free and organic food that is thoughtfully prepared and served by friendly, down-to-earth staff. The menu (English available) is Spanish-inspired and includes gluten-free bagels (a customer favorite), a rice-flour pizza set and a few different Japanese curry sets, including a chicken curry served with a tower of organic vegetables, as well as a small range of drinks, many of which are organic too. The vegan lunch set is an absolute winner, owing to the perfectly cooked and super fresh seasonal vegetables that are only minimally seasoned in order to let the produce speak for itself. It is only a small place so some waiting might be involved, but it is totally worth it as you ll leave with your hunger abated and feeling satisfied that you ve done your body some real good through healthy eating. Reservations are required for dinner and for Sundays.

Great falafels can be hard to come by in Japan, so this restaurant is a must for those in Kyoto craving some fried chickpea goodness. Naturally then, one of the star items on the menu is the falafel pita, which is packed full of flavor, crispy falafels, fresh vegetables and mouthwatering tahini sauce. If falafels aren t your thing, there are plenty of other pita options including baba ghanoush (highly recommended as well), avocado and chicken. Can t choose? The vegan plate set and sizeable dinner sets have a bit of everything that will be sure to satisfy any palate. The restaurant itself is large with a homey feel, the service is adequate and the staff can communicate in English. It is a bit out of the way, but easily accessible by train. And what s a short train ride when there s tasty Israeli fare at the end?

Pizza is a vegetarian go-to when eating out with meat-loving friends because you can bet there will at least be the classic Margherita on the menu. Not only does this small restaurant do a superb Margherita, they also make a tasty vegetable pizza (cheesy base topped with different vegetables), a decadent four-cheeses pizza drizzled with honey (the honey is optional), and a range of meat pizzas – all served, importantly, with superbly cooked pizza dough. Splash over some Tabasco sauce for an extra kick and choose from a range of sides if you re extra peckish. There s also a ¥1,600 all-you-can-drink menu that lasts 90 minutes and includes draft beer, sake, chuhai, and cocktails. The staff are attentive, friendly and speak enough English to get by. If you like your pizza with a side of karaoke, the staff also run pizza orders over to Moonshine Karaoke Bar across the road.

ADDRESS: 31-2 Fukutoshinin-cho Nara City • OPEN: Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 10am–10pm.

• Last entry 9pm. LO 9:30pm. • CLOSED: Thurs • Price RANGE: ¥800–¥1,580 • ACCESS: Kintetsu-Nara Stn, Exit 2 (17-min walk) • skunkroll.wixsite.com/runnersbarcorrer

ADDRESS: 15-2 Takanoha-cho Tanaka Sakyo-ku, Kyoto • OPEN: Mon–Sun 11am–9.30pm • Price RANGE: ¥450–¥3,500 • ACCESS: Demachiyanagi Stn, Exit 7 • falafelgarden.com/73070/?lang=en

ADDRESS: 2-13-1 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka • OPEN: Mon–Thu 3pm–1am, Fri & Sat 3pm–2am, Sun 1pm–11pm • Price RANGE: ¥700–¥1,100 • ACCESS: Yotsubashi Stn Exit 5; Shinsaibashi Stn Exit 7 • facebook.com/ amemura.stand.rafu/?fref=ts

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Fiesta Mexicana Osaka 2017 フィエスタ・メヒカナ 大阪2017

Umeda Sky Building, Osaka • Sep 8–10

One of the largest Mexican events in Japan, Fiesta Mexicana Osaka draws over 20,000 people every year. This familyfriendly celebration showcases the best of Mexican music, cuisine, and culture; lively mariachi tunes, colorful dances, tacos, tequila and more! This exciting annual event includes a Saturday-night Latin party featuring DJ Milton.

TIME: 12 Noon–9pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osaka Stn, 7-min walk • skybldg.co.jp/index.html

Belgian Beer Weekend 2017 Kobe ベルギービールウィークエンド2017 Kobe

Meriken Park • Until Sep 3 Come and join this open-air beer festival where visitors can indulge in over 90 varieties of beer plus food and live performances.

TIME: 4pm–9pm on weekdays, 11am–9pm at weekend • ADMISSION: ¥3,100 including a glass & 11 tokens • ACCESS: Minatomotomachi Subway Stn, Exit 2, 8-min walk • belgianbeerweekend.jp/2017/ja/kobe#access

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25 KANSAI TEMPLE MARKETS Explore Kansai s wonderful monthly temple markets and grab a bargain. You ll find a lot of antiques, including old kimono, ceramics and lacquerware, but you may also unearth some more contemporary curiosities.

Perfect as souvenirs or gifts for friends and relatives back home. » Shitennoji Temple Flea

Market:

Sep 21 & 22 • Shitennoji Temple Grounds, Osaka • Access: 5-min walk from Shitennojimae Stn, Tanimachi Line » Toji Market Kyoto:

Sep 21 • Toji Temple • Access: 15-min walk from JR Kyoto Stn » Kitano Tenmangu Market:

Sep 25 • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine • Access: Tenman-gumae bus stop

Kushi (Comb) Festival 櫛祭り

Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine, Kyoto • Sep 25

As the Japanese saying goes, Hair is the essence of a woman s beauty.

This hair show in the Gion district is part of a religious ceremony held annually at the Yasui Konpira-gu shrine. Hundreds of women wearing traditional Japanese hairstyles will parade through the old streets.

The styles vary widely and cover periods from ancient times up to the present day. During the ceremony, known as kushi matsuri, old combs and hairpins are offered up and blessed. Many women visit to pray for beauty on this day.

TIME: 1pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Gion-Shijo Stn, 10-min walk • yasui-konpiragu.or.jp

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Tajima Cattle Festival 但馬 牛まつり

Tajima Pasture Park, Hyogo • Sep 24

Provided by Biwako Visitors Bureau

Do you enjoy delicious, juicy wagyu beef? The Tajima Cattle Festival is a perfect opportunity to savor some of this tasty, tender meat. Blessed with rich, fertile soil, this region produces Tajimaushi, cattle from which top-quality beef is sourced throughout Japan. Attractions will include a traditional bride parade with a cow cart, a cow-handling contest, and of course, beef sampling.

The nearby Yumura Onsen also makes the perfect hot-spring getaway for a relaxing weekend.

Time: 10am–4pm • Admission: Free • Access: JR Hamasaka Stn, bus to Yumura Onsen • hyogo-tourism.jp/event/index. php?act=detail&id=5834

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Danjiri Festival 岸和田だんじり祭り

Kishiwada Stn & Surroundings • Sep 16 & 17

Richly carved danjiri (floats) are pulled at high speed by teams of men around the narrow streets of the town. At dusk, the danjiri are illuminated with paper lanterns making for a calm, serene atmosphere, a real contrast to the high-energy action of the day.

TIME: 6am–10pm Sep 16; 9am–10pm Sep 17 • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Nankai Line, Kishiwada Stn • city.kishiwada.osaka.jp/ site/danjiri

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Corridor of Light & Red Spider Lily Festival in Asuka 飛鳥光の回廊• 彼岸花祭

Asuka Village, Nara • Sep 23 & 24

With the beautiful red spider lilies in full bloom, now is the perfect time to visit Asuka Village during the annual Red Spider Lily Festival and Corridor of Light illumination event. The events will be held on the same days this year, so come for the brilliant red of the exotic flowers during the day, and stay for the gentle illuminations that light up the historic town at night. Palace sites, tumuli burial mounds, and old temples scattered around the village will be lit up with lights, candles, and lanterns after sundown. Also, workshops for children, various live performances, markets and many more activities.

TIME: 10am–9pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Line, Kashiharajingu-mae Stn / Asuka Stn • asukamura.com/?p=9600

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Events  Cultural Yatai Stall Festival 2017 テレビ大阪YATAI フェス！2017

Osaka Castle Park • Sep 15–18 This is a four-day exciting culinary event with a vast array of booths serving delicacies from all over the country. Enjoy great entertainment shows at the same time.

TIME: 10am–8pm (10am–5pm Sep

18th) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osakajokoen Stn • tv-osaka.co.jp/ tvofes

Craft Beer Picnic クラフトビアピクニック

Nakanoshima Park • Sep 16–18 Come and enjoy a huge variety of craft beer from all over the country on the beautiful green lawn. Local cuisine that pairs well with the brews will also be served.

TIME: 11am–8:30pm • ADMISSION: Free (¥1,000 for beer & food tickets) • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Naniwabashi Stn, 3-min walk • craftbeerpicnic.com

Katsuura HachimanJinja Festival 勝浦八幡神社例大祭

Katsuura Hachiman Shrine • Sep 17 Shrine bearers will jump into the sea with a portable shrine on their shoulders at the Katsuura Hachiman Shrine annual grand festival.

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: Free

• ACCESS: JR Kiikastuura Stn, 15-min walk • town.nachikatsuura. wakayama.jp/forms/info/info. aspx?info_id=9446

Midosuji Cycle Picnic 第12回御堂筋サイクルピクニック

Nakanoshima Park • Sep 18 Promoting cooperation between cyclists and other road users, the Midosuji Cycle Picnic appeals for the building of bike paths on Midosuji Street.

There will be a number of cycling-related attractions for participants to enjoy; a bikegear market, workshops on

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bike maintenance, stalls selling tasty foods, and more.

TIME: 10am–3pm • ADMISSION: Free (¥500 to participate in a riding tour) • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Naniwabashi Stn • cyclepicnic.wordpress.com/ event

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Kyoto Iwashimizu Festival 石清水祭

Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine • Sep 15 Witness the elegant parade that recreates scenes from the imperial court in the 9th century. Five hundred people holding paper lanterns and dressed in special attire join in a procession to the subsidiary shrine before dawn. The procession goes back to the main shrine in the evening.

© Provided by Tourism Section Nara Municipal Office

Osaka

TIME: 2am–8pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Yawatashi Stn, cable car to Otokoyama-sanjo Stn, 5-min walk • iwashimizu.or.jp/top.php

Okazaki Gala Day 京都岡崎ハレ舞台2017

Okazaki Park & Surroundings • Sep 16 & 17 The park s paths will be lined with exciting stage shows from China, Korea, and Japan. There will be a food market from each of the countries, and brilliant projection mapping will illuminate the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art in the evening.

Uneme – Ladies of the Imperial Court – Festival 采女祭り

Sarusawa Pond, Nara • Oct 4

TIME: 11am–9pm • ADMISSION: Free

• ACCESS: Higashiyama Subway Stn, 8-min walk • kyoto-okazaki.jp/ news/479

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 京都国際マンガ•アニメフェア2017

Miyakomesse & Surroundings • Sep 16 & 17 One of the largest manga and anime trade fairs in Western Japan, the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair will return to Miyakomesse, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, and the ROHM Theatre Kyoto.

TIME: 9am–5pm at Miyakomesse; 10am–8pm at Kyoto International Manga Museum • ADMISSION: Depends on venue • ACCESS: Subway

A colorful water pageant will take place at the scenic Sarusawa-ike in Nara. Come and see the elegant boating parade held by ancient court people to appreciate the moon at its fullest and brightest. Legend has it that an uneme (court lady) threw herself into this pond in despair after falling out of favor with the Emperor. This event also takes place to comfort the spirit of the uneme. There will be an elaborate parade of people dressed in 8thcentury attire from JR Nara Station through Sanjo-dori to the pond, followed by a religious ceremony and then the boating event.

TIME: 5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR / Kintetsu Line, Nara Stn • narashikanko.or.jp/event/unemematsuri

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Nishijin Traditional Cultural Festival 第15回京都•西陣伝統文化祭「千 両ヶ辻」

Imadegawa Omiya • Sep 23 A celebration of traditional culture will take place in the 'old-Japan' atmosphere of the heart of Kyoto. Machiya – traditional wooden houses – will be open to the public as well as markets with kimono items, fine arts, craftsmanship workshops, and more.

TIME: 10am–5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Subway Imadegawa Stn, bus to Imadegawa Omiya • senryougatsuji.com

Takasegawa Boat Festival 高瀬川舟祭り

Takasegawa, Ichi no Funairi • Sep 23 A traditional Japanese wooden boat will be open to the public.

There will be a variety of attractions in the area; a tea ceremony performed by maiko (geisha apprentices), games for children, a samurai combat stage show, and more.

TIME: 10:30am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Subway Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Stn; 5-min walk • kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/area/hoshokai/ hoshokai_6.html

Hyogo Takasago Manto Sai – Illuminating Evenings たかさご万灯祭

Takasgo Station & Surroundings • Sep 16 & 17 "Stars fall into Takasago once a year," as the event's catchphrase goes, and this light show draws over 70,000 visitors annually. Historic buildings, canals, and streets will be decorated with artistic illuminations.

TIME: 6pm–9pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Sanyo Dentetsu Line, Takasago Stn • mantousai.moo.jp

Kobe Steelpan Carnival 2017 KOBE スティールパンカーニバ ル 2017

Suma Kaihin Koen – Suma Seaside Park • Sep 17 Boogie the day away to the rhythm of steelpan music at Suma Seaside Park, where the largest Trinidadian instrument competition in Western Japan is held at the special stage beside the clock tower.

TIME: 11am to dusk • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Sumakaihinkoen Stn, 5-min walk • facebook.com/ steelpanfanta

Nishinomiya Festival 例祭西宮まつり

Nishinomiya Shrine & Surroundings • Sep 21–23 A three-day religious celebration with a variety of rituals, ceremonies, and live performances. There will be a children's procession on the 22nd, and on the 23rd, a portable-shrine parade in the streets and a boat parade in the ocean.

TIME: 5pm Sep 21, 10am Sep 22 & 23 • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Hanshin Line, Nishinomiya Stn, South Exit, 7-min walk • nishinomiya-ebisu.com

Swing Jazz Cruise 2017 スウィングジャズクルーズ2017

Kobe Harborland • Sep 23 & 24 Catch a live music gig at Kobe Harborland. Featuring university jazz orchestras, professional musicians, and some of Kobe s best bands, this open-air event draws 12,000 people every year.

TIME: 1:30pm–5:30pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Kobe Stn, 5-min walk • sjckobe.com

Nara Yamato Sakurai Festival 大和さくらい万葉まつり

Sakurai City Hall & Surroundings • Sep 17 This is a one-day festival celebrating the great history of Yamato Sakurai that was

Oct 4 & 5: Harvest Moon festival at Ishiyamadera Temple in Shiga

once a cosmopolitan city in 6th-century Japan. Attractions include a large market of local products, floating paper lanterns, stage shows, and more.

TIME: 9:30am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Notogawa Stn, bus to Plaza Sanpoyoshi • en.biwako-visitors. jp/spot/detail/150

TIME: 11am–7:30pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Line, Sakurai Stn, free bus to the venue • manyou-fes.jp

Celebration of Harvest Moon

Shiga Kochikochi Sumo Ritual 古例祭 古知古知角力

Taga Shrine • Sep 9 One of the most important annual festivals takes place at Taga-taisha where prayers are made for a good harvest. Sumo wrestling is performed to determine the fortune for the upcoming harvest.

TIME: 9am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Omi Tetsudo Line, Tagataisha-mae Stn, 10-min walk • tagataisya.or.jp

秋月祭

Ishiyamadera Temple • Oct 4&5 Enjoy moonlit nights at Ishiyamadera Temple where the author of The Tale of Genji wrote the epic tale. There will be theatrical shows about The Tale of Geniji and a live piano concert.

TIME: 6pm–9pm • ADMISSION: ¥600 • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Ishiyamadera Stn, 10-min walk • ishiyamadera.or.jp

Wakayama Sunset at the Lighthouse 夕日を見る会

Walk through Gokasho Townscape ぶらっと五個荘まちあるき

Gokasho Kondo, Shiga • Sep 24 A spectacular event celebrating the history and culture of these beautiful old streets.

Traditional costumes, historic houses showcasing arts and antiques, markets, and more will bring this picturesque town to life.

Saigasaki Lighthouse • Sep 23 Come along for your chance to witness a celestial phenomenon! Legend has it that twice a year, the sunlight appears like confetti on the cape of Saigasaki at the equinoxes.

TIME: 2pm–dusk • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Wakayama Stn, bus to Saigasaki Yuen, 20-min walk • tonganohana.jimdo.com

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Culture City of East Asia 2017 Kyoto: Asia Corridor Contemporary Art Exhibition

Koji Kinutani: A Journey of Color and Imagery The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

Koji Kinutani s use of dynamic color combinations, bold motifs, and surreal imagery makes his works easily recognizable to Japanese art lovers. After studying at the Venice Academy in Italy in the 70s, Kinutani became famous for employing classical fresco techniques to contemporary pieces. He won the Yasui Prize at the age of 31, one of Japan s most prestigious art awards. Since then he has participated in many projects while showing his work in the Dokuritsu Art Association exhibition. This exhibition covers the entire span of Kinutani s career, with well-known works shown alongside others that have never been displayed to the public. This multimedia collection includes paintings, ceramics, glass works, 3-D works, and a three-screen video installation.

Koji Kinutani Exhibition • Until Oct 15 • OPEN: 9:30am–5pm (until 9pm Fri & Sat) • CLOSED: Mon & Sep 19 • ADMISSION: ¥1,400 • ACCESS: Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 075-761-4111 • momak.go.jp/English/index.html

Kyoto Art Center & Nijo Castle The Culture City of East Asia project was created to give viewers a chance to experience the depth of East Asian culture through its various art forms in hopes of contributing to a more peaceful and harmonious global society. This year s festival features the works of 25 artists from Japan, China, and South Korea, including Yayoi Kusama, Jeonghwa Choi, and Guo-Qiang Cai alongside a number of local Kyoto-based artists. Around 80 percent of the pieces featured were made specifically for this event. The main venue is Nijo Castle, a renowned World Heritage Site. Artworks will be displayed throughout the expansive grounds of the castle, including its towers, moat, and kitchen.

Asia Corridor Contemporary Art Exhibition • Until Oct 15 • Hours and admission depend on the venue • ACCESS: Kyoto Art Center – Karasuma subway line, Shijo Stn, 5-min walk; Nijo Castle – Tozai subway line, Nijojo-mae Stn • TEL: 075-661-3755 • http://asiacorridor. org/en/

Satoru Tamura “0–9” Tezukayama Gallery Sculptor Satoru Tamura specializes in making machines from chains and gears that move in the shape of easily recognizable signs and symbols, like hearts, stars, and arrows. He aims to create captivating continuous motion with his works, rather than creating machines designed to serve a specific purpose or function. He began his Machine Series in 2010, and since then has tirelessly presented those pieces at art venues around the world. This exhibition is a continuation of that series, featuring new works that show the numbers 0–9 in various sizes. Previously displayed works will also be shown in the Viewing Room of the gallery.

Satoru Tamura Exhibition • Until Oct 7 • OPEN: 12pm–7pm • CLOSED: Sun, Mon, & holidays • ADMISSION: free • ACCESS: Yotsubashi subway line, Yotsubashi Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 06-6534-3993 • tezukayama-g. com/en

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Heart Machine #12, 2014, steel,chains,bearings,motor…etc, 30 x 35.5 x 8 cm

絹谷幸二《アンジェラと蒼い空Ⅱ》1976年, 東京国立近代美術館蔵

Cai Guo-Qiang Bonsai Ship: Project for Kyoto Culture City of East Asia 2017 Installation view at Nijo Castle Photo: Takeru Koroda

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Events  Art Osaka Revisiting Siebold’s Japan Museum National Museum of Ethnology •  Until Oct 10 In the 19th century, German physician and historian Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold gathered an impressive collection of sculptures, artworks, and fashion items during a trip to Japan. This exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of his death with a display of Japanese Edo-era items left behind in Munich by Siebold.

OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Wed • ADMISSION: ¥830 • ACCESS: Osaka Monorail, Banpaku Kinenkoen Station, 15-min walk • TEL: 06-6876-2151 • minpaku.ac.jp/english

Hokusai’s Mt. Fuji – 36 Views of Mt. Fuji and the Tokkaido Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Izumi •  Until Sep 24 This exhibition focuses on a collection of 36 Katsushika Hokusai Fuji-themed ukiyo-e prints, depicting Mt. Fuji s majestic presence from a variety of angles. In addition, works by Hokusai showing the Tokkaido road are on display.

2017 Bologna Children’s Book Fair Exhibition Otani Memorial Art Museum, Nishinomiya City The Bologna Children s Book Fair is an annual international event held in the ancient city of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The event is dedicated to the publication of literary works for kids, and the celebration of illustrators who bring those stories to life.

This year s book fair included works from 75 illustrators from 26 countries around the world, including 6 artists from Japan.

This exhibition features pieces by various international artists who won prizes at this year s fair in Bologna. Two special exhibitions are also on display. The first focuses on the work of Mexican illustrator Juan Palomino, winner of the 2016 International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Children s Book Fair. The second features a selection of literary artworks from several artists from Japan.

Bologna Children’s Book Fair Exhibition • Until Sep 24 • OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Wed • ADMISSION: ¥800 • ACCESS: Hanshin line, Koroen Stn, 8-min walk • TEL: 0798-33-0164 • otanimuseum.jp/english.html

Mariann Máray（Hungary） Travel with the Whale Bus!

OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Senboku Kosoku line, Izumi Chuo Stn, bus to Bijutsukan-mae stop, 2-min walk • TEL: 0725-54-0001 • ikm-art.jp/en/index.html

Paris Magnum Exhibition The Museum of Kyoto •  Until Sep 18

Kyoto Birds Bringing Good Fortune in Joseon Dynasty Koryo Museum of Art •  Until Dec 5 Birds have long been regarded as symbols of peace and goodwill in countries around the world. This exhibition celebrates the current Year of the Rooster on the Chinese Zodiac calendar with 80 birdthemed folding screens, ceramics, and other works of classical art from the Korean Joseon dynasty.

OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: JR Kyoto Stn, bus #9 to Kamogawa Chugakko-mae stop, 1-min walk • TEL: 075-491-1192 • koryomuseum.or.jp/index.php

Magnum Photos is an international cooperative owned by members who use photography to cover world events. This exhibition, shown previously at the Paris Hôtel de Ville from December 2014 through March 2015, celebrates the 70th anniversary of Magnum Photos with 130 prints shot in the city of Paris.

OPEN: 10am–6pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • ACCESS: Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Stn, 3-min walk • TEL: 075-222-0888 • bunpaku. or.jp/en

Hyogo Form in Art – Perceiving with the Hand: Aoki Chie

View a selection of works by artist Aoki Chie, who explores the human form through her mysterious faceless sculptures. These smooth lacquer works morph and melt from recognizable parts of the human body into bulbous shapes of differing hues and textures.

OPEN: 10am–6pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Hanshin line, Iwaya Stn, 8-min walk • TEL: 078-2620901 • artm.pref.hyogo.jp/eng/index.html

New Acquisitions Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art •  Until Oct 15 An impressive assortment of new pieces has been added to the museum s esteemed collection of over 9,000 artworks. View newly acquired modern-art masterpieces alongside unique and thoughtprovoking expressions from contemporary artists.

Iwaya Stn, 8-min walk • TEL: 078-2620901 • artm.pref.hyogo.jp/eng/index.html

Nara Guillermo De Angelis “Small Inner Landscapes” Gallery IND. •  Until Sep 24 Argentinian photographer Guillermo De Angelis aims to portray harmony between the physical and the metaphysical in his square-formatted prints. Witness the serenity of his works, on display this month at Gallery IND. OPEN: by appointment only • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu line, Ikoma Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 090-6606-9697 • gallery-ind.com

OPEN: 10am–6pm • CLOSED: Mon •

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art •  Until Oct 15

ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Hanshin line,

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Events  Live Music Thurston Moore

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Best known as the singer and guitarist of the band Sonic Youth, US musician Thurston Moore released the solo Rock n Roll Consciousness in April of this year. His fifth solo album, critics claim it has leanings towards the Sonic Youth sound. Alongside Moore for the recording and tour are My Bloody Valentine bassist Debbie Googe, and Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley (the live band also includes guitarist James Sedwards). The album is just five tracks long, but two of those tracks run for longer than 10 minutes. Describing the sound of one of the tracks, Moore says, The guitars are heavy rock n roll and the lyrics are gentle. The album is very positive in tone and Moore said in an interview prior to the release, They are songs I want to have and play forever.

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Singer-songwriter-guitarist with Sonic Youth • Club Quattro • Indie rock • 7pm • ¥7,500 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

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Website: https://www.facebook.com/ kmcmusicawards/

Naohito Fujiki Sep 18 & 19

Rock & Pop

Nocturnal Bloodlust Sep 16

第8回関西ミュージックカンファレンス

Sep 15 - Sep 17 Experienced recording and performing artist from Malaysia, Russell Curtis, will be making his first appearance in Japan at KMC 2017 for the opening party at Hard Rock Cafe Osaka. Musicians from four continents will be at venues in Osaka and Kobe from Sep 15 and 16, along with musicrelated seminars on Sep 17.

Hard Rock Cafe Osaka • Time: 9pm–11pm • Entry Fee: Most events are free •

Namba Hatch, Osaka • Punk • 6:30pm • ¥6,800/¥7,300 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Beni

Japanese four-piece metal band

Namba Hatch, Osaka • Pop • 5:30pm Sep 18; 7pm Sep 19 • ¥6,800/¥7,300 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Varit, Kobe • Metal • 6pm • ¥4,000/¥4,500 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Thurston Moore Group

Japanese-American pop R&B vocalist

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Kansai Music Conference

Japanese singer and actor

American punk-rock band since 1994

Sep 17 The Grandfather of the New Jersey sound recording since 1976

Sep 19 Singer-songwriter, guitarist with Sonic Youth Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥7,500 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Rock • 4:30pm/7:30pm • ¥8,000/¥9,000 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Awesome City Club

Al McKay Allstars

Japanese five-piece pop-funk acoustic gig

Sep 18 & 19

Taku Taku, Kyoto • Pop funk • 7pm • ¥3,500 • TEL: 06-6882-1224

Playing the music of Earth, Wind and Fire Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Disco Funk • 4:30pm & 7:30pm Sep 18; 6:30pm & 9:30pm Sep 19 • ¥12,000/¥13,000 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

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At The Drive-In (Guest act 9mm Parabellum Bullet) Sep 22

Sep 22

Taku Taku, Kyoto • Pop • 7pm • ¥5,000 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Ian Hunter & The Rant Band Sep 22 Mott the Hoople frontman and guitarist Muse, Osaka • Rock • 7:30pm • ¥8,800 • TEL: 03-3365-0910

Dir En Grey Sep 23 & 24 Japanese visual-kei rock band Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥6,500/¥13,000 • TEL: 06-6357-4400

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Ian Hunter & The Rant Band Forty-five years ago, Ian Hunter s band Mott the Hoople decided to call it a day. Then, a fan of the band, David Bowie, offered them a song he had written – All The Young Dudes – and convinced them to continue. The song was a huge hit and the band played on for a couple more years before everyone finally went their separate ways.

Hunter continued to deliver solo releases and will now perform in Japan again with the band from the 2001 studio album Rant, which includes Steve Holley on drums (ex-Wings with Paul McCartney) and Andy York on guitar (John Mellencamp band).

Ian Hunter and The Rant Band have a new album out called Fingers Crossed (2016) and after this year s release – the single Ghosts – Classic Rock magazine wrote, On this evidence, nothing s going to touch him (Ian Hunter) in these golden years.

Mott the Hoople frontman and guitarist • Muse, Osaka • Rock • 7:30pm • ¥8,800 • TEL: 03-3365-0910

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Ami Nakazono

Aki Rissanen

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Currently based in Japan, Ami Nakazono also spent some time living in the US studying music at the famous Berklee College of Music, specializing saxophone and flute. At the same time, around 2008, she was also playing with the French jazz singer Violette De Bartillat.

Jazz pianist Aki Rissanen last year won the Finnish Emma music award for Best Jazz Album of 2016 with the release Amorandom. Veteran US jazz saxophonist Dave Liebman said of the 37-year-old Finnish musician, One of the best young pianists I ve heard in years. The UK newspaper The Guardian described Rissanen and his trio as a formidable force, with fresh musical intelligence to match flawless techniques.

2016 saw the release of her debut solo album, Make It Happy, described as a mix of smooth jazz, groove, lounge style, and funk-rock rhythms. Nakazono s live band for the Osaka gig consists of Jun Abe (piano and keyboards), Sota Morimitsu (bass), and Fumihiro Ibuki (drums).

Already building a reputation both in Japan and abroad, Nakazono played the Hua Hin International Jazz festival in June and has growing support everywhere she goes.

Japanese smooth-jazz saxophonist • Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7pm/8:30pm • ¥4,000/¥4,500 • TEL: 06-6342-5821

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Alongside Rissanen in the jazz trio are Antti Lotjonen on bass and Teppo Makynen on drums.

On last year s award-winning album, the Nordic musician says, The music…is based on an animation movie to which I composed a soundtrack a few years ago. Although the original music has gone through many stages of transformation, you can still hear a cinematic flavor in it.

Jazz pianist from Finland • Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Jazz • 7:30pm • ¥2,800/¥3,500 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Live Music Battle Beast Sep 26 Finnish power-metal band since 2008 Club Quattro, Osaka • Metal • 7pm • ¥7,000 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

Morrie Sep 30 Japanese singer-songwriter Motoyuki Otsuka Muse, Kyoto • Rock • 2pm/6:30pm • ¥6,500 • TEL: 075-223-0389

Japanese rock band formed 2004 Taku Taku, Kyoto • Rock • 6:30pm • ¥3,800 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Wilko Johnson Oct 13 English singer, guitarist, and actor Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock/Blues • 8pm • ¥6,500 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Shakalabbits Oct 14

Glay

Japanese four-piece rock band

Sep 30–Oct 1

Muse, Kyoto • Rock • 6pm • ¥4,800 • TEL: 075-223-0389

Japanese visual-kei rock band Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Rock • 5pm Sep 30; 4pm Oct 1 • ¥5,800/¥7,560 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Shigeru Izumiya Oct 1 Japanese folk-rock poet, singer, and actor Taku Taku, Kyoto • Folk rock • 6pm • ¥5,000/¥5,500 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Belle and Sebastian Oct 5

Baby Metal Oct 14 & 15 Japanese female metal trio Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Metal • 7pm Oct 14; 5pm Oct 15 • ¥8,640 • TEL: 0570-200-888

a flood of circle Oct 15 Experimental Japanese rock trio Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥3,500 • TEL: 06-6357-3666

Indie-pop band from Scotland

The Muggles

Big Cat, Osaka • Indie pop • 7pm • ¥7,500 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Every Fri & Sat

Leola

Mellow ballads, classic rock, and rock n roll from Osaka-based jamming band

Oct 7 Japanese singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist Club Quattro, Osaka • Singersongwriter • 5:30pm • ¥5,000 • TEL: 06-6357-4400

Def Tech Oct 10 Japanese-American pop Jawaiin Reggae duo Namba Hatch, Osaka • Pop • 7pm • ¥5,000/¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6882-1224

9mm Parabellum Bullet Oct 12

Woodstock Café, Ashiya • Group Sounds • Free Admission (¥2,000 for 2 drinks + snack) • TEL: 079-734-1044

Jazz & Blues Miyuki Fujino Sep 22 Japanese jazz-funk saxophonist Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz funk • 7:30pm/9:15pm • ¥4,000/¥4,500 • TEL: 06-6342-5821

Ami Nakazono Sep 23

Events  Live Music Wilko Johnson

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British musician, songwriter, and Game of Thrones actor Wilko Johnson turned 70 this year, and it seems that the former guitarist for bands Dr. Feelgood and The Blockheads is still going strong despite playing a farewell tour in 2013. At the time, Johnson had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Thankfully, after extensive treatment, he pulled through, and being back on the road after beating the odds, he told KS that it feels Weird but nice. Johnson is back in Japan for dates in Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo. The Kyoto gig is already sold out and Kansai fans will be hoping for a career-wide set list; his comment on this was that it ll be the same old blues, but fans of Johnson will know to expect the unexpected.

After such a long and successful career, artists tend to slow down but Wilko Johnson plans to soon be in the studio recording a new album with bassist Norman Watt-Roy and drummer Dylan Howe.

British singer, guitarist, and actor • Club Quattro, Osaka • Rockblues • 8pm • ¥6,500 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Japanese smooth-jazz saxophonist

British band led by Arthur Jeffes

Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7pm/8:30pm • ¥4,000/¥4,500 • TEL: 06-6342-5821

Club Quattro, Osaka • Chamber/Jazz • 7:30pm • ¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

Akiko Yano

Aki Rissanen

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Oct 13

Japanese jazz-pop pianist featuring Will Lee and Chris Parker

Jazz pianist from Finland

Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Jazz-pop • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥7,500/¥8,500 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Jaimee Paul Band Oct 8 American jazz, gospel, and blues vocalist Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Jazz • 7pm • ¥2,800/¥3,500 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Penguin Café Oct 10

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Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Jazz • 7:30pm • ¥2,800/¥3,500 • TEL: 075-255-7273

R&B Faith Evans Oct 5 American R&B vocalist Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • R&B • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥11,000/¥12,000 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Baby Metal @ Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka

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Events  Club Zepp Namba Underworld – the British electronic duo of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith – will play September 18th at the Ultra Japan festival, one of the biggest dance music festivals in Tokyo. But for Kansai electronic music lovers, they are playing a special show in Osaka before Ultra Japan. Underworld is one of the world s most influential electronic outfits. Born Slippy, their 1995 single, was used on the soundtrack of Danny Boyle s Trainspotting (1996), which propelled them to the world stage. Over their 20-year career, their music has transcended the dance floor and been featured in films and other projects. In 2012, Rick became the music director of the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. They released their seventh album Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future.

– their first in six years – in March 2016. It was nominated for a Grammy and they went on to play at Glastonbury and Coachella festivals. It will be an amazing night at Zepp Namba!

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Underworld Live in Japan Osaka (Electronic) • LIVE: Underworld + more • OPEN: 6:00pm • ADMISSION: ¥9,800 • WHERE: Namba • TEL: 066630-8533 • yumebanchi.jp

September 1 (Fri) Alzar Alzar Fridays Cardopusher New Cult Fear Release Party (Techno/ Electronic) • DJS: Cardopusher, Hoshina Anniversary, Shu, IdiotYuuka • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 090-6960-8527 • alzar.jp

Circus Sushi presents Main Course Japan Tour 2017 (House/Bassline House) • DJS: Astronomar, Bot, Jaxx Da Fishworks, Shinya + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

Joule Tha Jointz presents Raz Fresco & Chelsea Reject Japan Tour in Osaka (Hip Hop) • ACTS: Raz Fresco & Chelsea Reject, Questa, Flip + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (FOREIGNERS: Free) •

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WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822

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Stomp Don t Dance (Ambient) • ACTS: Junya Tokuda, Hideo Nakasako, Kafuka, Hirotaka Shirotsubaki, Nii Masayuki, Endurance + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6245-0889 • clubstomp.com

Compufunk Records Connected Underground -Florian Herzberg & Daniel M. in Osaka (Tech House/Deep Tech) • ACTS: Florian Herzberg, Daniel M, Ryoma Sasaki + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,300 • WHERE: Kitahama • TEL: 06-6314-6541 • compufunk.com

Zakuro Code (House/Techno) • DJS: Asahara, Konishi, Hirose, Tokumoto, Lara + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-3607 • zakuro-osaka.com

2 (Sat) Circus Ellen Allien Japan Tour 2017 Supported by SiiNE (Techno) • DJS: Ellen Allien, Toru Ikemoto, Ryu. K, Dom Pang + more • OPEN: 11pm •

8 (Fri) Alzar Alzar Fridays feat. Karter Ende (Techno/Minimal) • DJS: Karter Ende, Ryuji Takeuchi, Loe + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,000/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 0906960-8527 • alzar.jp

Noon + Cafe Vibes Crossover vol.12 (Afro/Latin/ Reggaeton/Jazz)

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• LIVE: Dig.Dug • DJS: Daisuke Matsumoto, Go Kiuchi, Fox-x, Ubonika + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 (FOREIGNERS: ¥500/1D) • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

9 (Sat) Circus Room Base (Base House/Trap/ Hip Hop) • DJS: Nazanael, Rue-zy, Young, Rico, Exit + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Kyoto Daikokudani Campsite Bon Disco 2017 (Techno/Electronic/Disco) • LIVE: Ryoma Sasaki, Takahiro Oishi, Hideo Nakasako • DJS: Toureau, Egnos, Naluu, Koichi + more • OPEN: 2pm–3pm Sep 10 • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Kyoto, Kuta • TEL: 075-748-2107 • iflyer.tv/ ja/venue/8407

Events  Club Namura Zosen Atochi Aotsuka Sai 2017 (Reggae/Bass/ Hip Hop) • LIVE: Chehon, Ng Head, Numb’n’dub • DJS: Goth-Trad, Doppel Genger, Fullmoon Mondo, O.n.o + more • OPEN: 1pm–10pm • ADMISSION: ¥5,000 (ADV: ¥4,000, Ladies in SWIMWEAR: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Kitakagaya • TEL: 06-4702-7085 • namura.cc

Troop Cafe Bush (Minimal/Minimal House/ Techno) • DJS: Julietta, Soichi, Ebo • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (ADV: ¥2,000/1D; Under 23YRS: ¥1,500/1D) • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-321-3130 • troopcafe.jp

13 (Wed) Hokage Hokage presents Naniwa Ambient (Ambient/Drone/World Music) • ACTS: Florian von Ameln, Okahashi Nobuhiro, Miyamoto Takashi + Mukai Chie, Deep Green, Endurance • OPEN: 7pm–11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 066211-2855 • musicbarhokage.net

15 (Fri) Circus El_Txef_A × Sekitova (House)

• DJS: Sinjin Hawke, Zora Jones + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Joule Mad Decent (Trap/Dubstep) • ACTS: Mad Decent, Rue-zy + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: TBA (FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

Lab.Tribe Ravers United (Happy Hardcore/ UK Hardcore/Bass) • ACTS: Makoto, Toyo, Massive feat. MC Leo, Horn, 81Blend, Nao* + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-254-1228 • labtribe.net

Tenku Kissa Mijkamania – Mijk van Dijk Japan Tour – (Techno/House) • ACTS: Mijk van Dijk, Ryu.K, Tomow, Misarock + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 • WHERE: Namba • iflyer.tv/ja/venue/9202

17 (Sun) Compufunk Records Retrospective Flyer Exhibition Opening Party (Techno/Dubstep/ Alternative) • DJS: Kuranaka a.k.a 1945, Kihira Naoki, Ka4u, Dnt • OPEN: 6pm–11pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,500/1D • WHERE: Kitahama • TEL: 06-6314-6541 • compufunk.com

Joule

Piccadilly

Axtone Night (EDM)

Kayzo Asia Tour in Club Piccadilly (EDM/Open Format)

• ACTS: D.o.d, Klahr, Corey James, Beatman, O-Man + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500; FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

• DJS: Kayzo, Hide-O, Sara, Moon, Torishin, Hero • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: GENTLEMEN: ¥3,000/1D, LADIES: ¥1,500/1D • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 066809-5895 • clubpiccadilly.com

Noon + Cafe

Soto

Niagara feat. Justin Van Der Volgen (House/Techno/Disco)

Soto 1st Anniversary Party feat. DJ Sprinkles (House/Techno)

• LIVE: The Creams • DJS: Justin Van Der Volgen, Kaito ×G’n’b, Taki, Akihiro + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,400 • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

• ACTS: Sprinkles, Yukimatshu Yosuke, Aspara • OPEN: 5pm–10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,500(ADV: ¥3,000) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 090-7875-0018 • soto-kyoto.jp

Triangle

Circus Sinjin Hawke × Zora Jones (Bass/ Electronic)

18 (Mon/Holiday) Namura Zosen Atochi Circus x Pine Brooklyn presents We Want Sunset Party (Hip Hop/ Breaks/Beat) • ACTS: Lefto, Free the Robots, Spin Master A-1, Cm Smooth, Mayumikiller, Bes, Rickie-G + more • OPEN: 2pm–9pm • ADMISSION: ¥4,000 (ADV: ¥3,500) • WHERE: Kitakagaya • TEL: 06-4702-7085 • namura.cc

22 (Fri)

• DJS: El_Txef_A, Sekitova + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

16 (Sat)

Yanmah, Oni Chikushow + more • OPEN: 3pm • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

Suncaq 1st Anniversary feat. Kaitendaentai & Babuchan W Release Tour in Osaka (Breakcore) • ACTS: Kaiten Daentai, Babuchan with Vomiting fucker, Laxenanchaos, Yabaikorenosuke, Tohlpeaks, Holyshit,

Metro Diamonds are Forever presents Les Flowers (House/Disco/Drag Queen Show) • DJS: Lala, kor • Drag Queen SHOW: Simone Fukayuki, Fracoir Aldente, Afreeda O Blart, Chocolate de Chocolate + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D (STUDENTS: ¥2,000/2D; FOREIGNERS: ¥2,000/2D) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Stomp Type#11 Genseiichi Ordinary Release Tour in Osaka (Electronica) • LIVE: Genseiichi Ken’ichi Itoi, Kafuka, Durushin, Torimi Masataka, Hideo Nakasako • DJS: Phonehead, Aluca, Jokei • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,500 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-62450889 • club-stomp.com

Triangle Amen Traffic feat. Limewax & Thrasher – PRSPCT 15th Japan Tour – (Drum n Bass /Ragga Jungle) • ACTS: Limewax, Thrasher, Raxyo, Shaka-itchi + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

23 (Sat) Circus Unsalted #4 feat. Velocity (Drum n Bass) • ACTS: Velocity + MC Aoi, Toyo, Mountain, Exit • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

Jaai Emma presents Vanishing Vision Braindrop Japan Tour in Osaka (Dark Psychedelic Trance) • LIVE: Braindrop • DJS: Buzz, Midzinko, Shunsuke, Happy, Boompsy, Mi-Bou + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-30373214 • iflyer.tv/ja/Bar-JAAI

Joule See You at (Techno) • ACTS: Sudo, Yashima, Idiot Yuuka, Dmitri + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

24 (Sun) Nanko Sankaku Koen We Want Picnic Vol.4 (Techno/ House) • DJS: Fred P, Day + more • OPEN: 11am–6pm • ADMISSION: ¥500 • WHERE: Sumiyoshi, Osaka • TEL: 06-6615-7795 • iflyer.tv/ja/nanko_sankaku_park

29 (Fri) Noon + Cafe Zettai-Mu x Tha Blue Herb 20th Anniversary Live in Osaka (Hip Hop/Dubstep/Bass) • LIVE: Tha Blue Herb • DJS: Kuranaka a.k.a 1945, Hikaru, Nagan Server×Yasa, Dayzero, Naga, Mayumikiller + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe. com

30 (Sat) Exodus Nullzone 10th Anniversary Party Final Zone New CD Release Party (Trance/Psychedelic) • LIVE: Räpylät, Ruohotukka, Suomies, Mokomalaka • DJS: Jaro, Semimaru, Shun • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,500 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6532-9385 • exodus728.com

Metro Do it Jazz!×Aroop Roy Japan Tour in Kyoto (Jazz/Crossover/House) • ACTS: Aroop Roy, Makoto Nakatani, Masaki Tamura, Sota, Torei • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D (ADV: ¥2,000/1D) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

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Events  Cinema Note: for show times and ticket information, please contact the cinemas directly

Toho Cinemas Umeda Now showing: Despicable Me 3, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Mummy, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Wonder Woman • From Sep 9: Dunkirk, 9/11 • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant • From Sep 22: Swiss Army Man, Overdrive • From Sep 30: The Lego Ninjago Movie Tel: 06-6316-1312 • tohotheater.jp • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st & 14th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Umeda Burg7 Now showing: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Mummy, Despicable Me 3, Cars 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Baby Driver, Allegiant, Wonder Woman • From Sep 1: The Wall • From Sep 9: Dunkirk • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant • From Sep 23: Sur quel pied danser (FRA), Planetarium • From Sep 30: Vengeance: A Love Story Tel: 06-4795-7602 • burg7.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Cine Libre Umeda Now showing: A Quiet Passion, The Secret of Kells, Gleason, The Witch, The Founder, Fai bei sogni (ITA), Dancer, Gleason, Blanka (ITA), Orbita 9 (SPA), Paterson, Heidi • From Sep 2: Court • From Sep 9: Demain tout commence (FRA), The Shack • From Sep 16: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Réparer Les Vivants (FRA), Tschick (GER) • From Sep 23: Cézanne et moi (FRA), 2307: Winter s Dream • From Sep 30: Gimme Danger, Death Race 2000 Tel: 06-6440-5930 • ttcg.jp/cinelibre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st and 15th of the month – ¥1,000

Theatre Umeda Now showing: Ma' Rosa (PHL), Anthropoid • From Sep 2: Der kommer en dag (DEN) • From Sep 9: 9/11 • From Sep 23: Sameblod (SWE)

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• From Sep 30: The Giant (SWE), Porto

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Osaka

Tel: 06-6359-1080 • ttcg.jp/theatre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st of the month – ¥1,000

Osaka Station City Cinema Now showing: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Despicable Me 3, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Mummy, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Wonder Woman, Elle, A Street Cat Named Bob • From Sep 9: Dunkirk • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant, On the Milky Road • From Sep 30: The Lego Ninjago Movie Tel: 06-6346-3215 • osakastationcitycinema.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Toho Cinemas Namba Now showing: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Wonder Woman • From Sep 9: Dunkirk, 9/11 • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant • From Sep 22: Swiss Army Man, Overdrive • From Sep 30: The Lego Ninjago Movie Tel: 06-6633-1040 • tohotheater.jp • Weds (women); 1st & 14th of the month – ¥1,100, every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Namba Parks Cinema Now showing: Cars 3, Despicable Me 3, The Mummy, Transformers: The Last Knight, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Baby Driver, Wonder Woman, A Street Cat Named Bob • From Sep 9: Dunkirk, Demain tout commence (FRA) • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant • From Sep 22: Overdrive • From Sep 23: Sur quel pied danser (FRA) • From Sep 29: A Dog s Purpose • From Sep 30: The Lego Ninjago Movie Tel: 06-6643-3215 • parkscinema.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Cinem@rt Now showing: 47 Meters Down, Una, Gleason, Allegiant • From Sep 9: The Shack • From Sep 15: On the Milky Road • From Sep 16: 9/11

Dunkirk. From September 9.

• From Sep 23: Operation Chromite Tel: 06-6282-0815 • cinemart.co.jp/ theater/shinsaibashi • Discounts: Mon (men); Weds (women); 1st and 25th of the month – ¥1,000

Kyoto Movix Kyoto Now showing: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Wonder Woman, A Street Cat Named Bob • From Sep 9: Dunkirk, Demain tout commence (FRA) • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant • From Sep 22: Overdrive • From Sep 23: Sur quel pied danser (FRA) • From Sep 29: Hidden Figures, A Dog s Purpose • From Sep 30: The Lego Ninjago Movie Tel: 075-254-3215 • smt-cinema.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st and 20th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Kyoto Cinema Now showing: Dancer, The Secret of Kells, Krigen, Les Innocentes (FRA), Elle • From Sep 2: Chocolat (FRA), This Beautiful Fantastic, English Vinglish • From Sep 9: Zvizdan, Sicario • From Sep 16: Anthropoid, Lion • From Sep 23: Paterson, Ma' Rosa (PHL) • From Sep 30: Gimme Danger, Author: The JT LeRoy Story, Tangerine, Dancer in the Dark Tel: 075-353-4723 • kyotocinema.jp • Discounts: Weds (women & men); 1st of the month – ¥1,100

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Toho Cinemas Nijo Now showing: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Despicable Me 3, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Mummy, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Cars 3, Wonder Woman • From Sep 9: Dunkirk, 9/11 • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant • From Sep 22: Swiss Army Man, Overdrive • From Sep 30: The Lego Ninjago Movie Tel: 075-813-2410 • tohotheater.jp • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st & 14th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Hyogo OS Cinema Mint Kobe Now showing: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Wonder Woman, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Mummy, Despicable Me 3, Cars 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales • From Sep 9: Dunkirk • From Sep 15: Alien: Covenant • From Sep 22: Overdrive • From Sep 29: A Dog s Purpose Tel: 078-291-5330 • jollios.net • Discounts: Tues (women); 1st and 16th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Kobe Kokusai Shochiku Now showing: The Founder • From Aug 12: Ballerina, 47 Meters Down • From Aug 25: Elle • From Aug 26: A Street Cat Named Bob Tel: 078-230-3580 • smt-cinema.com • Discounts: Tues (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Classifieds & Jobs CLASSIFIEDS Apartments For Rent

together? Share and discover the best routes in the region and meet some fellow weekend warriors. Rides will start/end in Osaka for the time being. Join us on Strava: https://www.strava.com/ clubs/kansaisceneCC

For Sale Other

1K WITH LOFT IN OSAKA CITY. Safe & Clean Riverside Residence.

Furnished Studio Apartment in Osaka city. Riverside residence.

Only 7min to Osaka Umeda area

by JR or Hanshin line. Also a word office, library, supermarket are within 5min on foot. 3rd floor.

Corner room. No key money, No commission.No cleaning charge.

One month refundable deposit is required. Price: 59000yen • Pickup location: Osaka city, Nichiyodogawa ward, Mitejima • Website: http://passage-apartment. com/ • Contact: kr_toa@po.twin. ne.jp 38,000YEN/MONTH! ONE ROOM APT JR HYOGO STATION. 7 minutes walk to JR Hyogo station one room type apartment - 20 square meters 38,000 yen/month. room has unit kitchen, unit bath with air conditioner, electric range, small fridge, curtains and all lightings. No key money, no sales fees. 1 month refundable deposit required. CALL Katayama 09074846955. Price: 38000 • Contact: katayama@ksj.biglobe.ne.jp

Community Clubs and Groups FREE ABACUS CLASS FOR FOREIGNERS FREE ABACUS CLASS FOR FOREIGNERS. OFFERED BY O.C.C.I. and Osaka Abacus Assoc. to promote int l goodwill. Individualized lessons taught in Japanese or English. Saturdays 10-12 am.

Course material provided for free.

Near Sakaisuji-Hommachi and Kitahama. Call: Moritomo Ken 066572-6877. Website: https://sites. google.com/site/osakasoroban/ abacus-classes • Contact: mail@ osaka-abacus.com KANSAI SCENE CYCLING CLUB. Join like-minded cyclists for gentle jaunts into the Kansai countryside. Sometimes. Hey, we're all busy people right? Why suffer alone when you can suffer

IKEBANA FOR BUSY KANSAI PEOPLE. Relax with flower arrangement lessons in English! One or two lessons/month. Choose classes from Osaka, Kobe, and Shiga. Tuition-Free Trial Lessons available for those considering enrollment. For details: cosmoflorita@ezweb.ne.jp http://www. cosmoflorita.com. Website: http:// www.cosmoflorita.com • Contact: cosmoflorita@gmail.com

JOBS General

RECRUITMENT MODEL & TALENT AND MORE. part-time. This is an entertainment production company seeking for photogenic male & female age 16 and over.

This is for modeling work for web, magazines, promotional events,TV commercials and some receptionists opportunity.No Japanese language skill necessary.

No registration free required. Any nationality OK. Salary: 10000 yen per job • Company Name: WITH RUSH CO.,LTD. • Website: http:// withrush.co.jp • Contact: oubo@ withrush.co.jp

Teaching

Wednesday. working days can be negotiable. Lively person who is committed to work. Working at warm family like atmosphere.

Must be fluent or native English speaker, MUST have appropriate VISA. Salary: 900 yen per hour (3 month training - raise up to 1,500 per hour, after training) • Company Name: International Playcentre FREDERICK • Website: http://frederickjapan.net • Contact: masaketchup@live.jp NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER. part-time. Native English teacher required for kids and adults on Thursdays – late afternoon to evening (5-6 lessons). It is small independent school 2 minutes walk from JR Koshienguchi, 13 minutes from JR Osaka. 1800-2400, Transport, paperwork allowance inc. kiteenglish@hotmail.co.jp. Salary: 1800-2200 yen per 45 minute lesson (5 lessons). Transport and paperwork allowance • Website: http://www.kiteenglish.com • Contact: kiteenglish@hotmail.co.jp FULL/PART TIME INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER. fulltime. Looking for a committed teacher to join our workforce.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the syllabus according to the Kindergarten s requirements. To fit with the ethos of the Kindergarten a Native speaker of North merican, or British English is preferable.

Contact: morimoto@palcl.jp CES CORPORATE LANGUAGE CLASSES. part-time. CES is seeeking experienced, professional language Instructors/Interpreters/ Translators (All Languages) to teach company employees all over the Kansai area. Immediate openings. All materials and support provided. 3,500-4,000 yen per hour. Contact us at mark@ cesjapan.co.jp with C/V and Availability. Contact: mark@cesjapan. co.jp STUDENTS CENTERED LANGUAGE SCHOOL REQUIRES A RELIABLE NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER. part-

time. Students centered L. school requires a reliable Native English Teacher for a senior citizens small group in Yodoyabashi from Sep. 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 13:20-14:50/90min./5000yen, +trans. Working visa required.

More than 5yrs teaching experience preferable. Send CV to gentimeless@icloud.com. Salary: 5,000yen/90min. • Company Name: Global English Network • Website: http://www.gentimeless. com • Contact: gentimeless@ icloud.com

PLACES Cultural Schools

COOKING CLASS TUMMY+. Why don t you get a sense for a cozy Japanese style through cooking at Tummy+? We are opening our kitchen for people from all over the world to make a homemade, Japanese meal together! The closest station is Fukaebashi, subway Chuo line. Why not join Tummy+ before going on to Osaka Castle Park? . Open: 11:00-14:00 • Closed: 不定休 • Access: Fukaebashi station, subway Chuo line • Website: http://www. tummymore.com IKEBANA FOR BUSY KANSAI PEOPLE. Relax with flower arrangement lessons in English! One or two lessons/month. Choose classes from Osaka, Kobe, and Shiga. Tuition-Free Trial Lessons available for those considering enrollment. For details: cosmoflorita@ezweb.ne.jp Website: http:// www.cosmoflorita.com • Contact: cosmoflorita@gmail.com

Looking for something else?

PRESCHOOL TEACHER IN NISHINOMIYA. part-time. Seeking, Preschool teacher. looking after children 1,1/2 to 6 yo. 10:00 14:00 Weekdays except

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Getting Around

MAPS & INFORMATION / INTRODUCTION

The Kansai area covers the prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama, Nara, Mie, and Shiga.

There is so much to explore, so you ll need to prioritize your time wisely. Its main travel hubs are Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, all of which are well connected by high-speed rail networks, including the shinkansen (bullet train).

On regular trains, you can travel between Osaka and Kyoto in about 45 mins, and between Kobe and Osaka in about 30 mins. If you are here on holiday, pick up a convenient travel pass, such as the Kansai Thu Pass (surutto.com) or Kansai One Pass (kansaionepass.com), to avoid having to negotiate the ticket machines. Use a website such as HyperDia (hyperdia.com) to check train times and platforms from your smartphone.

Get Kansai Scene Kansai Scene is available from the following major outlets in the Kansai region:

OSAKA Hotels and Guesthouses

Hyogo

Kyoto

Shiga

Hyatt Regency, Nikko Hotel, St. Regis, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka, Ritz Carlton, Hilton Osaka, Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka, InterContinental Hotel Osaka Tourist Information Centers

Osaka

Nara

Mie

Wakayama

Osaka Visitors Information Center (JR Osaka), Hankyu Tourist Center Umeda, Osaka Visitors Information Center (JR Namba), Kansai Tourist Information Center (KIX), Kansai Tourist Information Center (Shinsaibashi), Nankai Information Center (Namba) Shops

Trains and Subways

Airport Transfers

There is an excellent rail network connecting all corners of Kansai. As well as JR (Japan Rail), there are numerous private railway companies servicing the area, including Keihan (Osaka/Kyoto), Hankyu (Osaka/Kyoto), Nankai (Osaka, Wakayama, Koya), Hanshin (Osaka/Kobe), and Kintetsu (Osaka/Nara/Mie/Nagoya). Each line operates several types of train. For the fastest trains, look for the Limited Express service trains. Be aware that Local trains stop at every station on the line, so only take them if no other type of train stops at your station. Subways operate in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto and are an extremely efficient way to get around the cities.

To/from downtown Osaka, the most convenient option is the Nankai Rapi:t Express service (KIX <> Namba 42mins) or a Limousine Bus. To/from Kyoto, take the JR Airport Express HARUKA service (75 mins).

» Tip: Pick up a Railway Network

map from a major station or Tourist Information Center.

Buses For out-of-the-way locations, or in certain cities such as Kyoto, you may need to take a bus. A travel pass usually includes travel on municipal bus services.

Taxis Fares start from ¥500. The drivers wearing white gloves and official hats tend to be the most courteous, but don t expect English to be widely understood. Have your destination name and address on hand in Japanese.

Kinokuniya Bookstore Umeda, Kinokuniya Honmachi, Tower Records Umeda, Junkudo Namba, Hard Rock Cafe

KYOTO Hotels and Guesthouses

ATMs and Credit Cards If you re using Visa, you will be able to withdraw cash at most bank or convenience-store ATMs. If you re using Mastercard, your best bet for withdrawing money is at 7-Eleven ATMs. Most other ATMs in Kansai do not accept Mastercard. It is not common to make in-store payments using credit or visa-debit cards in Japan, even for expensive purchases. Many shops and restaurants do not offer this service, so be sure to carry plenty of cash with you.

Royal Hotel, Royal Park Hotel The Kyoto, Kyoto Nikko Hotel Tourist Information Centers

Kyoto Tourist Information Center, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto, Kyoto International Community House Shops

Junkudo Kyoto, Maruzen & Junkudo Kyoto Main Store, GEAR

KOBE

Wi-Fi

Hotels and Guesthouses

Getting connected in Kansai can be tricky.

Renting a smartphone or SIM card at the airport is the safest option, to connect to the internet over a 3G network. In Osaka, you can access the Osaka Free Wi-Fi service at train and subway stations, stores and facilities throughout the prefecture.

Accidents and Emergencies

Kobe Bay Sheraton, Kobe Portopia Hotel Tourist Information Centers

Kobe International Community Center, Hyogo International Plaza Shops

Junkudo Nishinomiya, Junkudo Sannomiya, Kinokuniya Kobe

» Ambulance/Fire service: Tel: 119 » Police: Tel: 110

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