From visiting significant shrines to tasting maple leaf delicacies, the region of Kansai is full of unique experiences to unearth. Traverse this sacred landscape via Japan’s expansive rail network.

JR Passes (and train travel within Japan) ... On my most recent trip to Japan, I discovered the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass, which was a way better fit for my trip itinerary.

Until 2012, the ministry recommended that phones be kept 22cm from a pacemaker – in a crowded train, there was a reasonable possibility of that being breached. Now, the recommendation is 3cm. So in ...

End your rail journey in Kansai at Amanohashidate: the so-called ‘bridge to heaven’ — not actually a bridge, but a long, pine-forested spit, protruding out into the Sea of Japan.

That sure does look like part of Kansai. Just earlier this week, Ubisoft announced Assassin's Creed Red had been renamed to Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a full reveal for the game is coming later ...

Clickable Location Map of Kansai Airport on Google Map. General information about Japan where Kansai Airport is located in the city of Kyoto. General information include capital of Japan, currency and ...

Apr 24, 2013 21:00:36 Model train shop "Katsumi" I went to see Kansai's first direct-operated store. Using a metal such as brass and making a railroad model "KatsumiDirectly managed stores will ...