Kansai Odyssey
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Kansai Odyssey is a blog written by a Japanese husband and American wife. We live in Japan for five years and visited many places with a particular focus of history, culture and off the beaten path adventures.
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Nestled just 15 minutes away from Kyoto, lies the charming town of Uji, a place that captivates visitors with its
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It is no secret that Japan has a lot of earthquakes every year. Earthquakes are truly fearsome acts of nature,
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1w ago
Shikanoshima Island is a small scenic island located in the middle of Hakata Bay in Kyushu. The island’s perimeter is
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When it comes to unique dishes, Shiga has plenty to offer. Among them, the famous yakisaba somen holds a special
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The biggest city in the Hokuriku Region is the golden city of Kanazawa. Filled with unique culture and rich history,
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Just a stone’s throw from Fukuoka Airport in Hakata is one of Japan’s most famous national historic sites, the Itazuke
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People are always longing to visit Kyoto and centuries ago, this was still the case! An ever-popular destination, Kyoto has
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Sitting in the elegant blue waters on the north side of Lake Biwa is the tiny island of Chikubushima. Long
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Just a short hour on the Thunder Bird limited express from Osaka, brings you to Fukui PRefecture in Japan’s Hokuriku
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3M ago
If you ever find yourself in the lush and mountainous Toyama Prefecture, you must get your hands on a round
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