Category: Kansai
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Kobe Port Summer Limited BBQ Beer Garden! EN³ TOTTEI BBQ: Enjoy BBQ, Buffet, and All-You-Can-Drink for 5,000 Yen
Visiting Kobe in the summer of 2026, if you are looking for a dinner with more of a waterfront resort vibe than a typical restaurant, EN³ TOT [...] at TOTTEI, Kobe's new waterfront district,
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Osaka Summer Night Limited Boat Beer Experience! Sunflower Cool Evening Cruise Adds August 6th and August 30th Sailings
On a summer evening in Osaka, you don't necessarily have to look for izakayas in Dotonbori or Umeda. If you want to include night views, draft beer, music on a boat, and Osaka's cooling breeze over the water in your itinerary, you can […]
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Enjoying Sports Games and Concerts in Maishima, Osaka Is Now Even Easier: The Day Osaka Weekday Stay Package—10% Special Offer
When traveling independently to Osaka, if your itinerary includes competitions, concerts, or large events in the Maishima area, your accommodation choice will significantly impact your energy levels on the day. Located in Osaka's Maishima, the flower […]
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Wakayama's most engaging traditional festival of summer nights! The 58th Kishu Dance "Bun-dara Festival" will be held on August 1st.
If you happen to be planning a trip to Kansai in early August, in addition to the classic Osaka and Kyoto itineraries, we highly recommend setting aside one night for Wakayama City. The 58th Kishu Dance "Bun [...]
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Osaka Tenroku Weekend-Only New Dessert Shop: Hyou no Kumo, Created by a French Chef, Transforms Shaved Ice into a Plated Dessert
In Osaka during the summer, if you're craving ice cream, besides dessert shops in malls, you can also find unique, pop-up specialty stores. On July 11, 2026, a weekend-only, shop-shared shaved ice [...]
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Wakayama Port Summer Night Upgrade! The 74th Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display will feature a 500-drone show for the first time.
For those who want to see fireworks in the Kansai region during the summer but also want to avoid the most crowded downtown venues in Osaka and Kyoto, the 74th Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks, scheduled for July 25, 2026, [is an option]...
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New Dinner Choice at Kyoto Station: A Roundup of ORANGE TERRACE KYOTO's Summer Black Wagyu Dishes
When visiting Kyoto, dinner can be a dilemma: you want a quality meal, but you don't want to be too far from the station. From July 15 to September 30, 2026, a short walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo East Exit [...]
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Sadako's new merchandise available at Kyoto IP Bookstore! Japanese horror aesthetic goods, purchase benefits, and transportation tips
If you like Japanese horror films, character merchandise, or are looking for a curated shop in Kyoto that’s completely different from typical souvenir stores, starting July 9, 2026, at TSUTA [...]
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[2026 Osaka USJ] One Piece: Premium Summer Theater Opens! Straw Hat Feast Restaurant, Live Show, and Skip-the-Line Ticket Guide
Anime fans preparing for a solo trip to Kansai, Osaka, Japan during the summer of 2026, are you ready for the most exciting festival of the summer? Coinciding with Universal Studios Japan (US) […]
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Awaji Island Kein Matsubara Fireworks Viewing Cruise Departs July 25th: See 3,000 Musical Fireworks Up Close from the Sea, Round Trip from Fukura Port
Japanese summer fireworks are highly anticipated and are the most challenging in terms of securing a viewing spot, transportation, and crowd management during dispersal. The 44th Awaji Island City Keino Matsubara Fireworks Festival, held on July 25, 2026, [...]