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Kobe has been one of important trade ports in Japan.

During the Edo Period, the regime in those days closed the country to foreign commerce.

When the government emerged from its period of isolation, Kobe was opened as a port to trade.

And then, so many people came to Kobe from across the globe.

Some of them settled in Kobe.

In "Kobe kyu-kyoryuchi" and "Kitano ijinkan-gai", you will see old buildings where Western settlers lived.

Also, you will see the Chinatown"Nankinmachi".

Around 1940, Nazi persecuted the Jews in Europe.

Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara in Lithuania issued entry visas to the Jews.

Many Jews made voyage to Kobe and went to such safe countries for them as U.S.A.

On 17th of January in 1995, Kobe had a disastrous earthquake.

Now, Kobe almost recovers from the damage received by earthquake.

Hot spots are Sannomiya, Motomachi, Meriken-park,Kobe Harborland and Nankinmachi and so on.

In Sannomiya and Motomachi, you will enjoy eating and shopping.

In Meriken-park, there is the KOBE MARITIME MUSEUM.

You will see its seascape and exhibited objects of Kobe port.

In Kobe Harborland, there is "umie",which is a shopping center.

You will enjoy eating, shopping and watching movies there.

In Nankinmachi, you will taste Chinese dishes.

These hot spots are in the neighborhood.

You will go round spots just for a few hours.

]]> https://ameblo.jp/welcometokansai/entry-12144310059.html Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:59:00 +0900 Since ancient times, Osaka has been a harbor city for Kyoto and Nara.

So many people and products went through Osaka port and reached their destinations.

Now, Kansai International Airport is an important entrance for travelers.

Hot spots are Osaka Castle, Abeno Harukas,　Umeda Sky Building and Minami and so on.

Osaka Castle was built in 1583 and has been a symbol for people in Osaka.

Abeno Harukas is the tallest building in Japan.

It is about 300 meters tall and 60 stories high!

Umeda sky building was selected as one of "TOP 20 BUILDINGS AROUND THE WORLD"by Doring Kindersley, which is a British publishing company.

It featured the connecting two buildings on their top sheathings.

Minami is the amusement area in Chuo and Naniwa ward.

"Minami" means "South" in Japanese.

Umeda, where is Osaka station of Japan railroad, is called "Kita".

"Kita" means North in Japanese.

"Minami" is located to the south of "Kita".

Minami contains Namba, Shinsaibashi, America-mura and Nipponbashi and so on.

In Namba, there are so many mass merchandise outlets and eating places.

In Don Quijote, you will buy sundries and　souvenirs in Japan.

In Bic Camera, you will buy appliances.

In Matsumoto Kiyoshi, you will buy drugs and convenience goods.

In Namba, you will eat so many kinds of delicious foods such as Sushi, Tempura, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Yakiniku, Shabu shabu, Udon, Ramen and so on.

In Shinsaibashi, there are so many department stores and brand-name stores.

In America-mura, there are so many clothiers for young poeple.

Nipponbashi is a holy place for animaniacs, cosplayers and computer geeks!

Osaka must be exciting city for you!

We are waiting for you!!


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Nara had been the capital city in Japan from 710 to 740, and from 745 to 784.

It was built by reference to Tang's capital city, Changan.

Nara has so many tourist spots such as temples and shrines.

Hot spots are Todaiji, Kasugataisha, Horyuji, Nara-park and so on.

In Todaiji, you will watch Big Buddha.

It was started building in 745 and completed in 752.

It is about 15 meters long!

Kasugataisha is the shrine, which was built in 768.

Horyuji is the temple, which is known as the oldest wooden building in the world.

In Nara-park, you will find free-range Japanese deer, and can feed them by your hand.

Nara is easy to access from Kyoto and Osaka.

I am sure that Nara is worth your visiting! ]]> https://ameblo.jp/welcometokansai/entry-12141771294.html Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:47:31 +0900
Kyoto had been the capital city in Japan from 794 to 1869.

It is so long era over 1000 years!

Kyoto has so many historical and religious heritages.

Hot spots are Kiyomizudera, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Nijojo and so on.

And, there are so many universities, in Kyoto.

Now, Kyoto doesn't have the capital position in Japan.

However, Kyoto is still one of the important place in culture and education.

And, Kyoto is the most attractive place for tourists.

If you visit Japan, don't pass the city Kyoto!



]]> https://ameblo.jp/welcometokansai/entry-12137580829.html Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:30:32 +0900 Maybe, you got into Japan by Kansai airport.

What is "Kansai"?

”Kansai”　means a local region of Japan.

It includes Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Hyogo, Wakayama and Shiga prefectures.

Once upon a time, Kyoto was the capital city of Japan.

Kansai had been the capital region around Kyoto, for a long period.

And now, Kansai is still one of the important economic block in Japan.

Synonymously, Some would say "Kinki".

You can enjoy watching both historical areas and modern buildings in Kansai !
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Hello,everyone!!

This is the blog about Kansai area.

I was born and have been in Osaka for many years.

In these days, I find many tourers from so many countries nearby.

I will inform them of the true beauty of Kansai area.




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