Kansai

Kansai-exclusive takoyaki Cup Noodle lives up to half of the expectations its name produces

Thankfully it’s the most important half.

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Four words that mean something very different in east Japan and Kyoto

“Beating up tea” and college classes and “fixing” things that aren’t broken.

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Our Tokyo reporter sees how Osaka is getting ready for the 2025 Expo

“It’s the Expo alright.”

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Pizza Hut campaigns to become an Osakan konamon food

Just because it is, doesn’t mean it is.

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We try the new Japanese trauma curries in Japan

Will this turn out to be a traumatic experience?

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Kintetsu Curry boasts “ordinary deliciousness” but can it really deliver an average taste?

Abnormally normal.

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2025 Osaka World Expo aims to be first in the world to allow dogs, possibly cats too

These expos are going to the dogs.

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Lawson selling a pastry based on a pastry based on a uniquely Osakan pastry

Good bakers copy, great bakers steal.

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Why do seats at some Japanese station platforms face away from the trains?

Unusual design in Kansai is a clever example of thoughtful customer service, designed specifically with the user in mind.

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We took a chance on a die-roll ticket to Amarube and had a nice little adventure

If you’re also thinking of going to this small railway town in Hyogo Prefecture, here are some tips!

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World’s first Takoyaki Guitar created in Japan, features a gas grill and octopus balls

The best-sounding takoyaki you’ll ever hear.

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Takoyaki…inarizushi? New fusion food boggles the mind in Japan

Japanese food breaks out of the mould for a new adventure in flavour.

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Is roughly half of Japan preconditioned to hate mint chocolate sweets?

Researcher thinks that the traditions of one Japan’s biggest foodie centers don’t mesh with the summertime sweets flavor.

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U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns

Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.

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Kansai area people more genetically predisposed to liking coffee than elsewhere in Japan

Wake up and smell the genomes.

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This type of conveyor belt sushi tastes different in Tokyo than it does in Osaka, but why?

Same fish, same restaurant chain, but something is very different between Kanto and Kansai.

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Pop star Aimyon inspires line of candy-cigarette flavored ice cream bars

Boy, if I had a nickel for every time that happened.

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Japan’s favorite Pokémon types by prefecture–which types are the most popular?

You might guess the most popular Pokémon type in the country, but each prefecture might surprise you!

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Kyoto voted as the Best Big City in the world by international travelers, beating out Tokyo

Condé Nast Traveler readers think Kyoto is the best city for travel.

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Over 2,000 people march in support of Black Lives Matter in Osaka

Turnout to two-hour march through downtown blew away expectations.

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