Looking to explore Japan from a different angle? Set aside some time and set out on...

Kansai Kids Network connects English speaking families with fun activities and events. This month, they’re kicking...

The sacred mountain top temple town of Koya-san has evolved for over twelve centuries in blissful...

Himeji’s iconic castle may be under reconstruction, but that just means more time to experience the...

Tasting the modern-day treasures of a 400-year-old sake brewery.

Spring has sprung! Let’s eat and drink to it with a homemade hanami bento. KS finds...

Forget the fancy words and labels, selecting the perfect sake is a matter of personal taste....

Rubbish at maths? Get your brain thinking of numbers more visually, with some free Japanese abacus...

Kansai is alive to the sound of Irish music and dancing. And you should see what...

Ever wondered about those boxy backpacks that pretty much all elementary school kids in Japan have?...