Kansai Scene #197 October 2016

Free monthly guide covering Osaka • Kyoto • Hyogo • Nara • Wakayama • Shiga

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Floating into Fall Ideas for making the most of the season PLUS+

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LEAFY LOCATIONS FOR FALL CELEBRATIONS

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SPINE-CHILLING APPS FOR A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN

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KAMERAOKE 2016: TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Kansai Scene provides monthly English articles, information and listings for visitors and residents of the Kansai area.

Publisher.......................................................Daniel Lee Managing Editor..........................Celia Polkinghorne Editor.........................................................Jason Haidar Production Manager............................... Misa Matsui Production Assistant......................... Miyoko Morita Accounts Manager..................................Michiko Lee Art.........................................................Peggy Holsclaw Cinema.................................................. Miyoko Morita Event & Festival....................................Yuki Uchibori Live Music.............................................Phillip Jackson Club............................................................Terumi Tsuji

Contact Kansai Scene General ...........................mailbox@kansaiscene.com Editorial...............................editor@kansaiscene.com Advertising .......................... sales@kansaiscene.com Tel. ............................................................06-6539-1717 Fax. ...........................................................06-7635-4791 Address........................................Osaka-shi, Nishi-ku, ............................................................ Shinmachi 3-5-7, ................................................................... Eiko Bldg. 2F ................................................................ Mojoworks KK Website............................................. kansaiscene.com

What’s on Around Kansai Events & Festivals......................................................04 Art ...........................................................................................10 Live Music ..........................................................................13

Photo: David McCurrach

About Kansai Scene

With a view to taking advantage of the season, this issue is full of ideas and reminders of all the wonderful and worthwhile things to do during autumn in Kansai. We ve recommended fall-leaf viewing spots in five prefectures, as well as a whole host of autumn-inspired activities to keep you making the most of the next couple of months. If leaf-watching isn t your thing, head on down to Hyogo mid-month for the shrine-clashing Nada Kenka Fighting Festival. Or catch the Jidai Matsuri – the festival of the ages – one of Kyoto s three largest festivals. Hosting a Halloween party this month? Check out the spine-chilling apps we found to spook your guests! Happy autumn, and happy Halloween!

Club ........................................................................................ 18 Cinema................................................................................ 20 Classifieds........................................................................ 30 Getting Around / Maps............................................34

ON THE COVER: This month’s cover photo was a winning shot in last year’s Kameraoke photo competition, taken by David McCurrach at the Tengu Matsuri in Wakayama.

Five Fab Fall Favorites

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Five tips to make the most of this fleeting time of year.

FEATURE Text: Judith LaFaver

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Superb Scenic Spots Six sensational spots to kick off your autumn-leaf viewing this season.

TRAVEL Text: KS

Apps for Halloween Send chills down the spines of your Halloween party guests with these spooky apps.

TECH Text: David Wingler

A BIT OF HISTORY Kansai Scene was founded by Peter Horvath and Nishikawa Keiko in 2000 and published by Jatin Banker between 2003 – 2011.

Foodspotting

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Get stuck into some juicy gyoza at these three classic dumpling spots.

FOOD & DRINK Text: Robert Kodama

Snap Happy

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Shoot to win in Kameraoke s community photo hunt and exhibition. Read on for this year s themes!

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EVENT Text: KS

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Kyoto Experiment 2016 Autumn KYOTO EXPERIMENT 京都国際舞台芸術祭 2016 AUTUMN

ROHM Theatre Kyoto, and various locations, Kyoto • Oct 22–Nov 13

ルイス•ガレー『メンタル•アクティヴィティ』Photo by Yuki Moriya

Following the successful spring festival, Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival Executive Committee will organize Kyoto Experiment: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival 2016 Autumn from October 22 November 13, 2016 as part of the Opening Program for ROHM Theatre Kyoto. For the seventh Kyoto Experiment festival, artists from Kyoto and around Japan will join Japanese peers based overseas in France, Austria, and Thailand as well as artists from Malaysia, Argentina, the UK, and India in a packed lineup of 12 productions and projects.

In contrast to the spring festival that focused on art expressed through the body, the autumn program emphasizes theater and text-based performing arts in order to explore the systems and frameworks of language and logic that prescribe our world.

TIME: depends on event • ADMISSION: depends on event • kyoto-ex.jp

Kurama Fire Festival 鞍馬の火祭り

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An ancient ceremony which was first begun to greet the arrival of the deity of Yuki-jinja – families light their bonfires, flaming torches are carried in a procession, and a religious dance is performed.

Sparks from torches dance in the air and shouts of joy echo through the neighborhood as the local men dressed in exotic costumes go up a narrow path to bring holy fire to the gods. Experience the beauty of old Japanese culture!

TIME: 6pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Eizan Line, Kurama Stn • yukijinjya.jp

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Yuki Shrine, Kyoto • Oct 22

WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI / KANSAI TEMPLE MARKETS

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Explore Kansai s wonderful monthly temple markets and grab a bargain. You ll find a lot of antiques, including old kimono, ceramics and lacquerware, but you may also unearth some more contemporary curiosities.

Perfect as souvenirs or gifts for friends and relatives back home. » Shitennoji Temple Flea

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Oct 21 & 22 • Shitennoji Temple Grounds, Osaka • Access: 5-min walk from Shitennojimae Stn, Tanimachi Line » Toji Market Kyoto:

Oct 21 • Toji Temple • Access: 15-min walk from JR Kyoto Stn » Kitano Tenmangu Market:

Oct 25 • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine • Access: Tenman-gumae bus stop

Jidai Matsuri – Festival of The Ages 時代祭

In the Heart of Kyoto • Oct 22 Witness this magnificent pageantry of one of Kyoto s three largest festivals, which celebrates the city s long history and culture. Watch streams of people parading in colorful period costumes ranging from the Heian to the Meiji era. The procession is two kilometers long featuring 2,000 participants, 70 horses, and two oxen. A great chance to get up close and to appreciate the authentic costumes and intricately hand-crafted accessories. The procession departs from the Imperial Palace, travels along Oike Street and Sanjo Street, arriving finally at Heianjingu.

TIME: 12 Noon (the Imperial Palace) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Subway Imadegawa Stn • kyokanko. or.jp/jidai/index.html

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Otsu Festival 大津祭

Tenson Shrine, Shiga • Oct 8 & 9

With 13 magnificent hikiyama floats and brilliant performances of karakuri ningyo – Japanese mechanical puppets – the Otsu Festival is one of the three largest religious events in Shiga.

Often described as moving museums, the richly decorated hikiyama, with their valuable fabric, golden carvings, and lacquerworks, are themselves alone worth coming to see. Enjoy the captivating movements of the Japanese puppets displayed on the hikiyama. Look closely at these traditional puppets and ornaments which will be exhibited at some houses in the neighborhood on the evening of Oct 8.

TIME: 9:30am Oct 9 • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Otsu Stn, 3-min walk • otsu-matsuri.jp/home

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Kyo-Kaido Jazz Line 2016 京街道 JAZZ ライン 2016

Nakanoshima in Osaka and 20 other places in Kyoto and Shiga • Several dates until Nov 23

For all music lovers, this is the perfect event to enjoy the outdoors as well as some brilliant musical talent. The Kyo-Kaido Jazz Line 2016 presents a total of 21 free music shows held at various towns along the Keihan Railway between Osaka and Shiga. Performers, ranging from energetic amateur bands to professional musicians, will play at historic shrines, beautiful gardens, on boats, and at many other scenic spots.

Family entertainment has been planned at each show so look out for haunted houses, beer gardens, and a flea market.

ADMISSION: Free • jazzline.jp

Todaiji Temple Cai Guo-Qiang (China) "To Build a Ship" Project

Beyond Time and Space – Art Installations at Eight Nara Shrines & Temples 古都祝奈良−時空を超えたアートの祭典 八社寺アートプロジェクト

Todaiji Temple and Surroundings, Nara • Until Oct 23

This thought-provoking art project inspires a spirit of adventure and discovery of Nara s 1,300-year history. Striking installations are on show at shrines and temples representative of this ancient city that was once the easternmost terminus of the Silk Road. Prominent artists from various countries in Asia show their tremendous artworks at these eight exhibition sites: Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Gangoji Temple, Daianji Temple, Yakushiji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and Saidaiji Temple.

TIME: 9am–5pm at most venues • ADMISSION: Free to observe at most venues • ACCESS: culturecity-nara.com/en/event/kotohogu

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/ WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI Kyoto Mibu Kyogen Pantomimes 壬生狂言

Mibudera Temple, Kyoto • Oct 8–10 In this classic Japanese performance art, kyogen, masked actors perform silent comedies teaching people about the Buddhist faith.

TIME: 1am–6pm • ADMISSION: ¥800 adults, concessions • ACCESS: JR Kyoto Stn, bus to Mibuderemichi • mibudera. com

Classical Japanese Street Performance

Oct 1&2 Taketoya – A Night of 8,000 Bamboo Lights, Wakayama

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Osaka Tennoji Community Rakugo Performance てんのじ村寄席

Sanno Fukushi Kaikan, Osaka • Oct 1 A golden chance to experience the traditional Japanese performing art of rakugo. As English speakers perform in this event, there s no need for subtitles.

TIME: 2:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Subway Dobutsuen-mae Stn, Exit 2 • rakutopia.jp/tennojimura-yose

The Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋明月祭2016

Naniwanomiyaato Park, Osaka • Oct 8 & 9 Experience and enjoy Chinese culture at this two-day carnival celebrating the mid Autumn and friendship between China and Japan. Enjoy music and dance performances and authentic Chinese cuisine.

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Subway Tanimachi-4-chome Stn • moon-osaka.org

Oimatsu Kobijutsu Matsuri – Antique Fair 老松古美術祭

Oimatsu-Cho, Osaka • Oct 9 & 10

lections inside and outside their shops during the event. You can bring your period pieces for free appraisal.

TIME: 10am–6pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Naniwabashi Stn,

5-min walk • oimatsu-cho.gr.jp

The 43rd Festival of Sakai

Wakayama Taketoya – A Night of 8,000 Bamboo Lights 竹燈夜 2016

Wakayama Castle and Surroundings, Wakayama • Oct 1 & 2

第43回堺まつり

Sakai City Hall and Surroundings, Osaka • Oct 15 & 16 One of the largest events in Sakai celebrating the history and the culture of this vibrant city. Mickey Mouse from Tokyo DisneySea will join the parade this year. There will also be a market, tea ceremonies, and many other events.

An illuminations event at which approximately 8,000 bamboo garden lanterns will be lit around the iconic Wakayama Castle. Spend a comfortable autumn night relaxing in an atmospheric space different from the usual Wakayama city.

Kiyomizuyaki Danchi, Kyoto • Oct 14–16

Kinomoto Hachimangu Shrine, Wakayama • Oct 15 & 16

TIME: 3pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osakatemmangu Stn • tenjinsan. com/index.html

木ノ本獅子舞い

In this acrobatic lion dance, performers don a headdress and boldly dance on bamboo poles five meters above the ground to the sounds of flutes and gongs.

TIME: 8pm Oct 15, 10am Oct 16 • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Wakayama Stn, bus to Kinomoto, 10min walk • goo.gl/NXCFLO

Much loved by antique collectors, Oimatsu-cho hosts a biannual antique fair. Forty retailers will display their col-

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Kiyomizuyaki Pottery Market

ACCESS: Nankai Line, Wakayamashi Stn, 10-min walk • taketouya.jp/index. html

Yabusame Shinji – Horse Stunt Ceremony

In this exciting religious event passed down since the 15th century, dressed horses and riders perform stunts in front of Osaka Temmangu Shrine.

TIME: 11am–4pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 adults, concessions • ACCESS: Kuramaguchi Subway Stn, 5-min walk • goo.gl/CwIL4K

京都山科 第42回大陶器市 清水焼の 郷まつり

Kinomoto Shishi-Mai – Lion Dance

Osaka Temmangu Shrine, Osaka • Oct 25

A walkabout theater in which costumed actors put on street performances from the Edo period – there will be swordplay, acrobatics, food vendors, and more.

TIME: 6pm–9pm • ADMISSION: Free •

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: most events free • ACCESS: Nankai Line, Sakai Stn • sakai-tcb.or.jp/s-matsuri

流鏑馬神事

Hannyarin (The North gate of Shokokuji Temple), Kyoto • Oct 14–16

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Buy unique goods at this Kiyomizu pottery market where a row of shops sell a huge variety of pottery and ceramics.

Enjoy local gourmet food and watch potters at the wheel at weekends.

TIME: 9:30am–5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Kyoto Stn, bus to Kiyomizuyaki-danchi • kiyomizuyaki. or.jp/fest

Shiga Maibara Hikiyama Festival 米原曳山祭り

Yutani Shrine, Shiga • Oct 8–10

WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI / Rokko Island Halloween Festival 六甲アイランドハロウィンフェスティバ ル&収穫祭

Rokko Island River Mall, Hyogo • Oct 29 & 30 Don t miss this fun-packed family day out at a big Halloween Festival. A fancy-dress parade with 2,000 participants will be held on the 29th. There will also be a haunted house, live performances, food stalls, and plenty of fun games.

TIME: 11am • ADMISSION: Free •

Oct 29 & 30 Rokko Island Halloween Festival, Kobe

Beautifully decorated hikiyama floats parade around the town.

Kabuki plays will be performed by children on these floats.

TIME: At Noon • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Maibara Stn, 5-min walk • biwa.ne.jp/~hozonkai/index.htm

Hyogo India Mela 2016 インディア メーラ 2016

Nagisa Park, Hyogo • Oct 8–10 A three-day celebration showcasing all things Indian. Experience yoga, henna art, authentic Indian food, and much more. Join the Bolliwood dance on the eve of 8th!

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Hanshin Line, Iwaya Stn, 7-min walk • indiamela.so-good.jp

Nada Kenka Fighting Festival 灘のけんか祭り

Matsubara Hachiman Shrine, Hyogo • Oct 14 & 15 Portable shrines clash wildly with each other as these grand floats are pushed and shoved in the Kenka Matsuri, literary meaning the fighting festival. The wild action depicts a great sea battle from once upon a time.

TIME: 11am Oct 14; 9am Oct 15 • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Sanyo Densha Line, Shirahama no Miya Stn, 5-min walk • nadamatsuri.jp/index.html

ACCESS: Rokko Liner Line, Island Center Stn • www.rokko-island.com/ event/?mode=show&seq=248

Ryukyu Festival 琉球祭りin 神戸•新長田

Wakamatsu Park Tetsujin Square, Hyogo • Oct 16 Celebrate Okinawan food, music, and culture during this fun and colorful festival. The spectacular Eisa dance parade will take place from 3pm.

TIME: 11am • ADMISSION: Free ACCESS: JR Shin-Nagata Stn, 3-min walk • kobetetsujin.com

Autumn Grand Tea Ceremony 秋の大茶の湯

Kokoen, Hyogo • Oct 23 Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Don t be afraid to join even if you are unfamiliar with tea ceremony etiquette! Enjoy Japanese culture at its finest at the tea-house with a view of the beautiful garden of Kokoen.

Nara The 68th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures 第68回正倉院展

Nara National Museum, Nara • Oct 22–Nov 7 Imperial treasures from 8thcentury Japan will be on display, including 64 highly valued items, many of which came from ancient Persia and China via the Silk Road.

TIME: 9am–6pm (9am–7pm Fri–Sun & Nov 3) • ADMISSION: ¥1,100 adults, concessions • ACCESS: Kintetsu Line, Nara Stn, 15-min walk • narahaku.go.jp

Nara Food Festival 2016 C festa in 奈良

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Celebrating Nara s local produce, top-class chefs serve their specialities for foodies from around the world. Enjoy these epicurean delights from marquees, catering cars, and markets in the venue surrounded by pine trees, temples, and, of course, deer.

TIME: 10am–5pm (10am–10pm on Nov 4 & 5) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Line, Nara Stn, 5-min walk • narafoodfestival.jp/schedule

Art Festival Hanarart 2016 – Modern Art at Japanese Traditional Houses 奈良•町家の芸術祭 はならぁと2016

Takatori Tosa-Machinami and Imai-Cho, Nara • Takatori TosaMachinami Oct 1–31, Imai-Cho Oct 2-31 The beautiful architecture of old Japanese houses, often unused, can still be seen on the streets of Nara. These old buildings, which have lost their occupants, are re-purposed as venues for installations and artworks during this event. As a result of the event, many former Art Festival Hanarart houses have been adapted for use as cafes and guesthouses by visitors. Stroll these historic streets and appreciate the spectacular modern artworks made from collaborations between creators and exhibited in these old houses.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Line, Tsubosakayama Stn, 15-min walk to the venue of Takatori Tosa-Macninami; Kintetsu Line, Yaginishiguchi Stn, 5-min walk to the venue of Imai-cho • hanarart.jp/2016

Nara Park, Nara • Oct 29–Nov 6

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: ¥500 (entrance fee ¥300) • ACCESS: JR Himeji Stn, 15-min walk • himeji-machishin.jp/ ryokka/kokoen

Kimono Festival 出石藩きもの祭り

Izushi-Cho in Toyooka City, Hyogo • Oct 29 & 30 Spend a day in the scenic old town of Izushi-cho while wearing kimono. There will be a variety of attractions as well as kimono rental and dressers available.

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: Free (¥2,000 to rent a set of kimonos) • ACCESS: JR Toyooka Stn, bus to Izushi • izushi.co.jp/ kimono/index.htm

Photo above is a piece from Art Festival Hanarart 2015

Oct 1–31 Art Festival Hanarart 2016

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

Mary Cassatt Retrospective • Until Dec 4 • OPEN: 9:30am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon (except Oct 10th) & Tue Oct 11 • ADMISSION: ¥1500 • ACCESS: Tozai Subway Line, Higashiyama Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 075-761-4111 • cassatt2016.jp

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Modern Painting Salon: A Concerto of Passion and Imagination Itsuo Art Museum The 20th century was a time of blossoming innovation in the realm of mainstream art. Revolutionary painters rejected conventional artistic norms in favor of new representational techniques, pioneering movements such as Cubism, abstraction, and Futurism, among others. The Itsuo Art Museum is proud to present an exhibition celebrating the originality of 20th-century modernist creators and the imaginations that inspired them. Visitors will observe an ensemble of oil paintings, watercolors, prints, and other works by 33 exceptional artists, including Pablo Picasso, Georges Rouault, and Maurice de Vlaminck. Each piece displayed resonates a unique tone in the mind of the viewer. A diversity of moods fills the exhibition hall, merging into a dynamic visual concerto.

Modern Painting Salon • Until Dec 4 • OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon (except Oct 10) & Tue Oct 11 • ADMISSION: ¥700 • ACCESS: Hankyu Takarazuka Line, Ikeda Stn, 15-min walk • TEL: 072-751-3865 • hankyubunka.or.jp

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André Lhote, Landscape, 1910, oil on canvas, Hankyu Culture Foundation

Fans of Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt are invited to view the first retrospective of her works to be held in Japan in 35 years. Cassatt, who was born in Pennsylvania, spent much of her adult life in Paris where she met Edgar Degas and other famous Impressionists of the late 19th century. She developed a unique and vibrant style throughout her career, focusing mostly on female subjects in everyday domestic settings, particularly mothers with their children. Her heartwarming portrayal of intimate familial bonds in the context of everyday life has captured the attention of viewers worldwide for over a century.

This exhibition consists of around 100 carefully selected works such as oil paintings, prints, pastels, and drawings. Art by Cassatt will be presented along with paintings by Impressionist artists that she knew, and ukiyo-e prints that inspired her love of Japanese aesthetics.

アンドレ・ロート 「風景」油彩、キャンバス、1910年、 （公財）阪急文化財団

Mary Cassatt Retrospective

Scenes of Court Enthronement Exhibition • Until Nov 13 • OPEN: 10am– 5pm everyday (during this exhibition) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Takeda Stn, bus to Pulse Plaza-mae stop • TEL: 075-604-3518 • global.kyocera.com/ company/csr/others/headquarter/ index.html

Ceremonial dress for government official (Courtesy: Religious Culture Institute, a general incorporated foundation) Exhibited at Jonangu Saikan

The Japanese enthronement ceremony, a solemn and elegant royal tradition performed to mark a new emperor s rise to power, has long served as an embodiment of the beauty and historic significance surrounding imperial court culture. The Kyocera Museum of Art is currently displaying some 60 articles related to state enthronement rituals performed in Kyoto throughout Japan s early-modern period.

This educational exhibition gives visitors a chance to view treasures from the Ohara Family Collection, precious items owned by private collectors, and pieces pertaining to Tofukumon-in (Tokugawa Masako), daughter of the second shogun of the Tokugawa clan, who used her prestige to maintain high standards of the imperial court that survive to this day. This exhibition will be presented simultaneously at Jonangu Shrine through October 23.

Digital Image © 2015 Museum Associates / LACMA. Licensed by Art Resource, NY

《眠たい子どもを沐浴させる母親》1880年 油彩、 カンヴァス 100.3×65.7cm、ロサンゼルス郡立美術館蔵

The Kyocera Museum of Art

WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI / Osaka Takanori Oguiss Exhibition Galerie Taménaga Osaka•  Until Oct 30 View a retrospective of over 30 works by Takanori Oguiss, a Japanese painter who spent the majority of his life in Paris.

Often choosing to eschew images of human figures, Oguiss chose historical cities as his subjects, portraying charming street corners and alleys with a unique sense of tranquility.

OPEN: 10am–7pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osakajokoen Stn, South Exit, 3-min walk • TEL: 06-6949-3434 • tamenaga.com/index.php

Kyoto Ihei Kimura and the Showa Era Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art•  Until Oct 30 Ihei Kimura, one of Japan s most venerated 20th-century photographers, was instrumental to the establishment of a technique known as snapshot photography in the postwar era. He was particularly known for his portrayal of life in Akita Prefecture and Tokyo. On display are 60 outstanding works from the museum s Kimura collection.

OPEN: 10am–5:30pm • CLOSED: Mon (except Oct 10) • ADMISSION: ¥1000 • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Shijo Stn, 3-min walk • TEL: 075-525-1311 • kahitsukan.or.jp/ frame_e.html

Materiality-Immateriality Design & Innovation kyoto ddd gallery•  Until Oct 29 This collection of pieces by numerous Japanese and French artists explores diverse forms of creation and design inspired by the concepts of materiality and immateriality. Works are presented across four areas: new media, sensoriality, 3D modeling, and database. This exhibition has been designated as a France-Japan year of innovation project.

OPEN: 11am–7pm (until 6pm Sat & Oct 2) • CLOSED: Sun & holidays (except Oct 2) •

ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Tozai Subway Line, Uzumasa Tenjingawa Stn, Exit 1, 3-min walk • TEL: 075-871-1480 • www. dnp.co.jp/gallery/ddd_e

Hyogo William Hogarth: The Analysis of His “Pictured Morals” Itami City Museum of Art•  Until Nov 3 William Hogarth was one of the first painters to print narratives via the medium of sequential art.

Among his most famous works are his modern moral subjects, sets of topical paintings satirizing the morality of the time in which he lived. A selection of 50 prints is currently on display.

OPEN: 10am–6pm • CLOSED: Mon (except Oct 10) & Tue Oct 11 • ADMISSION: ¥300 • ACCESS: JR Itami Stn, 6-min walk • TEL: 072-772-7447 • artmuseum-itami.jp

Yokoo Maniarism Vol. 1 Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art•  Until Nov 27 Examine the mind of Tadanori Yokoo, one of Japan s most internationally recognized painters and graphic designers. This exhibition explores the relationship between Yokoo s everyday life and his works, using diary entries written since the 1960s. Witness the process of how this prolific artist transformed his observations into masterpieces.

OPEN: 10am–6pm (until 8pm Fri, Sun) • CLOSED: Mon (except Oct 10) & Tue Oct 11 • ADMISSION: ¥700 • ACCESS: Hankyu Line, Oji Koen Stn, 6-min walk • TEL: 078855-5602 • ytmoca.jp/index.html

Shiga Dreaming of Paradise

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Misato Kurimune Exhibition: From the Extreme of Subcutaneous to the Return to Reason Tezukayama Gallery Award-winning, Kobebased artist Misato Kurimune will be holding her first gallery exhibition in three years at the Tezukayama Gallery in Minami-Horie.

Kurimune s pieces have mainly been characterized by her use of black-and-white photography printed on fabric and painted over with cosmetics or silver powder, though she has recently expanded her repertoire to include other mediums. In a continuous attempt to broaden her creative horizons, Kurimune regularly experiments with different approaches to artistic expression. The title of this solo exhibition, which will focus primarily on a selection of selfMisato Kurimune High Heel Shoe and Barefoot 2016 portraits, combines the ink-jet print mounted with plexiglas, 1800 x 1000 mm name of the 1923 film The Return to Reason with the concept that one s self-image cannot be visible to others until it is materialized through art.

Misato Kurimune Exhibition • Until Oct 29 • OPEN: 12pm–7pm • CLOSED: Sun, Mon, holidays • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Yotsubashi Subway Stn, Exit 5, 6-min walk; Namba Stn, Exit 26-C, 10-min walk • TEL: 066-534-3993 • tezukayama-g.com

Borderless Art Museum NOMA•  Until Nov 27 The term art brut refers to creative works inspired by raw vision or emotion, produced outside the influence of academic traditions relating to conventional fine art.

Portrayals of paradise from the imaginations of six art brut artists are being showcased at a one-of-

a-kind gallery converted from an early Showa-period building.

OPEN: 11am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon (except Oct 10) & Tue Oct 11 • ADMISSION: ¥300 • ACCESS: JR Ohmi Hachiman Stn, bus to Osugicho stop, 10-min walk • TEL: 074836-5018 • no-ma.jp/english.html

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Feeder

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Welsh rock trio Feeder, featuring Japanese bassist Taka Hirose alongside Grant Nicholas (guitar and vocals) and Karl Brazil (drums), are always popular visitors to Japan. Releasing their debut album, Polythene, in 1997 the band has just released their ninth studio album All Bright Electric. Earlier this year, frontman Grant Nicholas said of the upcoming long play, I wanted the album to really capture Feeder s heart and soul, and described the recording process as exciting as making our first album, Polythene. Critics of the new album have been full of praise: Feeder are back in scintillating style...Feeder s most satisfying album to date – Classic Rock magazine.

Feeder come to Japan on the back of a UK tour with many dates sold out, better get in quick!

Oct/Nov Rock & Pop The Scorpians Oct 11 German classic-rock legends Grand Cube, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥9,800 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Whitesnake Oct 13 David Coverdale brings his Purple Tour to Japan Osaka Kokusai Kaigijo Hall, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥10,000/¥20,000 • TEL: 0570-029-999

Jun Skywalker(s) Oct 16 Japanese 80 s-formed pop-rock band Taku Taku, Kyoto • Pop-rock • 5:30pm • ¥5,900 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Michael Manring Oct 16

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Welsh rock band featuring Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose • Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥5,000/¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

US new age, jazz fusion, experimental bassist Pangea, Osaka • Fusion • 7pm • ¥5,000/¥5,500 • TEL: 06-4708-0061

Nao Yoshioka Oct 16 Japanese soul-pop vocalist Shangri-La, Osaka • Soul pop • 5:15pm/8pm • ¥4,800/¥5,500 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Primal Scream Oct 18 Scottish band originally formed 1982 Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥8,500 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Lauryn Hill @ Zepp, Osaka

Ex-Princess Princess singer, now solo vocalist/guitarist

Perfume

Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock-pop • 5pm • ¥7,560 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Oct 22 & 23 J-Pop female vocal trio

Queeness Oct 22

Blonde Redhead

Japanese Queen tribute band

Oct 21

Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Rock • 7pm • ¥3,200/¥4,000 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Rock trio of Kazu Makino and Simone and Amedeo Pace Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥5,900/¥6,900 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Kaori Kishitani Oct 22

Kyocera Dome, Osaka • Pop • 5pm Oct 22; 4pm Oct 23 • ¥8,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

J plus special guests Knock Out Monkey Oct 23

Shogo Hamada

Ex-Luna Sea bassist Japanese singer and musician Jun Onose

Oct 22 & 23

Big Cat, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥5,300 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Japanese singer-songwriter and musician ex- Aido Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Rock-pop • 6pm Oct 22; 5pm Oct 23 • ¥9,500 • TEL: 066341-3525

Rottengraffty Oct 24

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Whitesnake David Coverdale quickly found life after Deep Purple when he formed Whitesnake almost 40 years ago in 1978 and released the album Trouble. The band continued to have success, especially in the late 80s, but in 1997 Coverdale called it a day. Well, for five years anyway before he put Whitesnake back together in 2002.

With his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and being a past member of Deep Purple, David Coverdale last year released The Purple Album. It was Whitesnake s 20th studio album and featured remakes of Deep Purple songs from the Coverdale era. These included hits such as Burn, Mistreated, Soldier of Fortune, and the classic track Stormbringer.

David Coverdale s Whitesnake bring The Purple Tour to Japan with a line-up featuring Reb Beach (guitar), Joel Hoeskstra (guitar), Michael Devin (bass), and Tommy Aldridge (drums). *If you’re a fan of classic rock, German rockers Scorpians are in town on Oct 11 at Grand Cube, Osaka.

David Coverdale brings his Purple Tour to Japan • Osaka Kokusai Kaigijou Hall, Osaka • Classic Rock • 7pm • ¥10,000/¥20,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

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Hurricane#1

Spiritual Beggars

Nov 2

Oct 25

Hurricane#1 was originally put together in 1996 by ex-Ride guitarist Andy Bell. Bell departed in 1999 after two albums and the band became defunct, but reformed two years ago without Bell. The new line-up of Hurricane#1 only features one original member – guitarist/ vocalist Alex Lowe.

Formed in Sweden by guitarist Michael Amott in 1993, not long after he left the extreme metal band Carcass, The Spiritual Beggars differ from Amott s other projects in that they have a distinctive classic-rock sound that could be easily labelled as heavily influenced by early Black Sabbath. Metal fans will also recogonize Michael Amott as the founding member of Arch Enemy (a band that was supposed to be a short project with the album Black Earth, but unexpectedly the project took off). On the upcoming visit to Japan the band members say, We are very excited to finally confirm that we are coming to Japan on our Sunrise To Sundown tour in October! We will prepare a special and long setlist for our Japanese fans!

In 2015 the band released the album Find What You Love And Let It Kill You. A new album, Melodic Rainbows, is out now and frontman Lowe, who had been suffering from cancer, states that, amazingly, he wrote most of the album while in hospital. When you are wired up to chemo and radio therapy, the last thing you want to do is wallow in it and feel sorry for yourself, so I had the idea that the album should be happy and not too dark. The new album is out and producer Danny Saber says, It s going to blow your mind.

British pop-rock band since 1996, reformed 2014 • Taku Taku, Kyoto • Britpop-rock • 6:30pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • TEL: 075-351-1321

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English indie rock trio of brothers • Umeda Akaso, Osaka • Indie • 7pm • ¥8,000 • TEL: 067897-2450

Live Music Japanese rock five-piece originally from Kyoto

Japanese 80s-formed, pop-rock band

Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥3,500 • TEL: 06-6357-4400

Club Quattro, Osaka • Pop-rock • 7pm • ¥5,900 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Ringo Starr

Leyona

Oct 24

Oct 28

Ex-Beatle drummer and his band

Japanese singer-songwriter and musician s album release tour

Orix Theater, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥14,000/¥15,000 • TEL: 06-6341-4506

Taku Taku, Kyoto • Singer-songwriter • 7pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Lauryn Hill

Feeder

Oct 25

Nov 1

US singer-songwriter and rapper, ex-Fugees

Welsh rock band featuring Grant Nicholas & Taka Hirose

Zepp, Osaka • R&B-pop • 7pm • ¥12,000/¥16,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥5,000/¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Spiritual Beggars

Hurricane#1

Oct 25

Nov 2

Stoner Metal band from Sweden formed by Arch Enemy s Michael Amott

British pop-rock band since 1996 reformed 2014

Club Quattro, Osaka • Metal • 7pm • ¥7,000 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

Jan Akkerman Oct 26 Dutch guitarist, Ex-Focus member, solo fusion-rock artist Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥7,900/¥8,900 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Taku Taku, Kyoto • Rock-pop • 6:30pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Original Love Nov 5 Japanese singer and musician Tajima Takio Taku Taku, Kyoto • Pop-rock • 6pm • ¥5,400 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Czecho No Republic

Kirinji

Nov 6

Oct 27

Five-piece Japanese indie-poprock band

Japanese six-piece, indie-pop band Namba Hatch, Osaka • indie pop • 7pm • ¥7,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Harry Oct 28 Japanese guitarist/vocalist plus Jimmy (guitarist The Easy Walkers) Shangri-La, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥6,000/¥6,300 • TEL: 06-6343-8601

Jun Skywalker(s) Oct 28

Big Cat, Osaka • pop rock • 6pm • ¥3,800 • TEL: 06-6882-1224

Richie Sambora & Orianthi Nov 8 Bon Jovi guitarist Sambora and Australian vocalist Orianthi Panagaris Zepp, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥9,000/¥11,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Manic Street Preachers Nov 9

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INTERVIEW

Soul Asylum

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Debuting with the 1984 album Say What You Will Everything Can Happen, frontman David Pirner still leads the US four-piece Soul Asylum, and with a new album, Change Of Fortune, KS caught up with David to find out about the new release and his thoughts on playing in Japan.

The new album Change of Fortune has been quite some time in the making. What are the main factors behind this and what effect has it had on the band?

The album was recorded between tours, and we did the crowdfunding PledgeMusic campaign, which took up some time. I have been living and recording at my studio in New Orleans, the band was in Minneapolis, and our producer in Los Angeles, so distance was sometimes a factor as well. But luckily John Fields, our producer, recently moved back to Minneapolis so now we can record whenever creativity strikes.

It s more honest than any record I ve made in a very long time, just because there was no one looking over my shoulder and editing me, which was very liberating for me.

DAVE PIRNER (VO.), RYAN SMITH (GTR.), MARK WADE (BASS), MATTHANKLE (DR.) * Visiting Members will differ from photo

in downtown Tokyo that we attended, where the bands played simultaneously, seemingly endlessly down the street, and a Soul Asylum show in Osaka on my birthday that will always be a personal favorite. I can t wait to get back, especially because I thought we could have played better in Tokyo. So lookout – I m a man on a mission.

It sounds like the vision that I had in mind a really long time ago.

When I listen to it, I think, That sounds like Soul Asylum, and that s as good as it gets for me.

It’s nearly 30 years since Soul Asylum’s debut on a major label with the 1988 Hang Time album, that’s a lot of years of material produced. Will the current tour’s set list be a mix spanning your whole career or will it focus more on newer material to showcase the new album Change of Fortune?

You’re no stranger to playing live in Japan. What do you enjoy and find unique about it?

It s going to be a little bit of all of it. Everything on the menu is good.

My recollections of Japan are vivid, friendly, crowded, clean, safe, and fun. Colorful seafood, expensive club sandwiches, and really cool people to help us out. A mind-blowing street music festival

US alternative-rock band fronted by original frontman/guitarist David Pirner • Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥7,800 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Welsh rock trio s 20th anniversary of Everything Must Go album Namba Hatch, Osaka • TIME: TBA • ¥TBA • TEL: 06-4397-0572

Moonriders Nov 9 Japanese rock band founded by Keiichi Suzuki in 1976 Taku Taku, Kyoto • Rock • 7pm • ¥6,000/¥6,500 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Soul Asylum Nov 10 US alternative-rock four-piece fronted by original member David Pirner Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥7,800 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

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Don Felder

Woodstock Café, Ashiya

Nov 10 & 12 Ex-Eagles guitarist Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • AOR • 6:30pm/9:30pm Nov 10, 4:30pm/7:30pm Nov 12 • ¥13,000/¥14,000 • TEL: 066342-7722

Rock & Group Sounds • Admission free (¥2,000 for 2 drinks + snack) • TEL: 079-734-1044

Established by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Jazz • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥7,900/¥8,900 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Kaori Koboyashi

Jazz & Blues

Oct 29

Sexmachineguns

Aaron Choulai

Japanese jazz saxophonist

Nov 15

Oct 13

Japanese metal band formed 1989

Papua New Guinea-born Australian jazz pianist

Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 6:30pm/9:15pm • ¥4,500 • TEL: 06-63425821

Muse, Osaka • Metal • 7pm • ¥4,000/¥4,500 • TEL: 06-6245-5389

The Muggles Every Fri & Sat Mellow ballads, classic rock, and dynamic rock-n-roll from Osakabased jamming band

Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7:30pm/9:00pm • ¥4,500 • TEL: 066342-5821

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Oct 24

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Dani and Debora Gurgel Quarteto Nov 1 Brazilian jazz vocals and piano Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Bossa Nova • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥5,900/¥6,900 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

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Tarui Southern Beach October 8 (Sat) & 9 (Sun/Before National Holiday) Great news for all EDM lovers; the biggest EDM festival in Kansai, Music Circus, is coming back bigger and better than ever! It will be a two-day festival on the beach with top international and Japanese DJs. Headlining the first day is Dutch DJ and producer, Nicky Romeo, who has worked with and received support from renowned DJs likes Tiesto, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Armand Van Helden, and Hardwell. One of his biggest tracks I Could Be The One with Avicii became number-one hit single in UK in 2012. Headlining the second day is a Grammy-award-winning DJ, producer and EDM icon Afrojack. He has collaborated with A-list artists around the world including Madonna, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Beyoncé, Steve Aoki, and Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE. He has headlined UMF in Miami and Tokyo, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, and Coachella to name a few and is definitely one of the most in-demand artists on the EDM scene. There will be multiple stages and over 50 artists will perform on each day. The closest station to the festival is Nankai Tarui Stn, taking about 50 minutes from Namba Stn. For more information and the full lineup, please check out the festival website.

October 1 (Sat) Circus Circus presents Tofubeats DJ Set! supported by Quarter (House/ Electro) • DJS: Tofubeats, Sou, U2ki, U-z • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-62413822 • circus-osaka.com

Ghost Ultra Lounge En:Core (Hip Hop/Open Format) • DJS: Minami, B=Ball, Malu, Jun • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

G.R.Cafe Terrace Heavyweight meets Fre4knc (Drum n Bass/Dubstep/Bass) • DJS: Fre4knc, Yutaka, Tomishi, Sony, Jun • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-6707 • grcafeterrace.com

Metro

Private Campground Treks #21 : Camp-Out 2016 (Techno/House/Ambient) • ACTS: Kihira Naoki, Mamezuka, Kazuma, Masato.M, Shu, PTBK, dsk + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥4,000 • WHERE: somewhere in Kyoto • facebook. com/treks.jp

Troop Cafe Daze of Phaze (Techno) • ACTS: Max Vaahs, Cedric Dekowski, Kabuto • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (Mail RESERVATION: ¥2,000/1D; FOREIGNERS: ¥1,500/1D) • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-321-3130 • troopcafe.jp

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Nicky Romero

7 (Fri) Circus Jvst Say Yes x Nick Thayer Japan Tour in Osaka (Bass) • DJS: Jvst Say Yes, Nick Thayer, Hmen, Yoshihiko Tanaka, High Velocity, Shin5, Nazanael • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

8 (Sat) Qube TV feat. Fumiya Tanaka (Techno/House)

• DJS: Lead, Minami Boyz, Martin, YMX + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

• DJS: Tact, Lafitte, Taishi, Lisa, Cero + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥2,000/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥1,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

• DJS: Oliver Heldens, Bounch Catz, Imoto Kazuya, Kent, Sak, Takayuki ,Taku-Hero • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: TBA (ADV: ¥4,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.jp

• DJS: Nao Nomura, Junichi Kuwata, Yabu, Uoshima, Mitsuyasu, Takeshi Tanaka, Shirakawa, 223 aka 822 + more • OPEN: 2pm–9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/2D • Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-4974-4835 • oo-u.jp

• DJS: Senda, Kim-Galaxy • OPEN: 8pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D (WF: ¥2,000/1D) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-49744835 • oo-u.jp

Circus

Oliver Heldens Japan Tour (EDM/ House)

• ACTS: Thomas Köner, Aoki Takamasa, Seiho, Ken’ichi Itoi, Metome, Reynold, Hal + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: Free • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Faces presented by La Grande Lue with Special Dance Show Case (House/Techno)

Loyal (Open Format)

Way Up Sunday (Hip Hop/R&B/ Reggae)

The Sundays (House/Techno)

Rooftop Bar OO

Ghost Ultra Lounge

Joule

Rooftop Bar OO

Afrojack

Music Circus ’16 (EDM) • ACTS: Nicky Romero, Afrojack, W&W, Showtek, Vicetone, Quintino, Bassjackers, Wested Penguinz, Yoji Biomehanika, Dr.Rude, Cyber, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Mitomi Tokoto, Yasutaka Nakata + more • OPEN: 10am–9pm • ADMISSION: 1-DAY Pass ¥10,000; 2-DAY Pass ¥18,000 • WHERE: Sennan City • TEL: 0570-200-888 • music-circus.jp

Ghost Ultra Lounge

Nuit Blanche After Party 2016 (House/Techno)

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Metro CUV presents Oskar Offermann (House) • LIVE: Bodil • DJS: Oskar Offermann, Koichi, Quantai, Ouch!, Water Horiuchi • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

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• DJS: Fumiya Tanaka, Ono, Shingo • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Ghost Ultra Lounge En:Core (Hip Hop/Open Format) • DJS: Minami, B=Ball, Malu, Jun • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

Joule Oneman Japan Tour (Bass/Hip Hop/Electro) • DJS: Oneman, Jaxx Da Fishworks, George, Air, Yuuna, Fanky Kow + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.jp

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Dip (House)

Floating Points Japan Tour 2016 supported by H.R.A.R (Electronic)

• ACTS: Soichi Terada, Fuming, Raijin, Lorenzo Music, AFR, Magochi • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Sugamachi Camp Site

• LIVE: Outatbero • DJS: Floating Points, D.A.N., Yukari BB, Masaki Tamura, Metome, U2ki • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,500 (ADV: ¥3,000) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Spiritual Tribe Open Air Party (Trance/Techno) • ACTS: Nogera, Brave, Show-Hey, Keisuke, Hen Danshi, Gu, Tadayan, Fly, Hiroto + more • Open : 5pm • ADMISSION: ¥6,000 (ADV: ¥5,000) • WHERE: Asago, Hyogo • spiritualtribe.ocnk.net

Triangle DefDistortion (UK Hardcore/EDM) • ACTS: Morphonics, Numb’n’dub, Caz, Merupo, Matres, M.Minami, Aoi + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500, FOREIGNERS: ¥Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

Troop Cafe Zone Unknown V feat. Palmistry & Endgame (Bass/Techno) • LIVE: Palmistry • DJS: Endgame, Zodiak, Eciv_Takizumi, Satinko, Yousuke Yukimatsu • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (Mail RESERVATION: ¥2,000/1D) • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-3213130 • troopcafe.jp

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10 (Mon) Circus Happy Monday presents Telephones (House) • DJS: Telephones, Ageishi, Akihiro, Tetsuo, Aluca • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 066241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Ghost Ultra Lounge Way Up Sunday (Hip Hop/R&B/ Reggae) • DJS: Tact, Lafitte, Taishi, Lisa, Cero + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥2,000/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥1,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

Joule Culture Coating (Techno/House) • DJS: Dk-Baseline, D41, Yashima, Loe, Asato Sakamoto, Kuchi Kuchi, Aon + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,500 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.jp

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14 (Fri) Circus Congo Nutty x Mala (Jungle/ Ragga/Dubstep) • ACTS: Congo Nutty, Mala + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Loyal (Open Format) • DJS: Lead, Minami Boyz, Martin, YMX + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

En:Core (Hip Hop/Open Format) • DJS: Minami, B=Ball, Malu, Jun • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

• ACTS: In The Blue Shirts, Amunoa, Azupubschool, Batsu, Lolica Tonica + more • OPEN: 4pm–10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

Ghost Ultra Lounge

• DJS: Tact, Lafitte, Taishi, Lisa, Cero + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥2,000/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥1,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

21 (Fri) Cro-Magnon-Jin The New Discovery Release Party Osaka (Hip Hop/Dance) • LIVE: Cro-Magnon-Jin, Wonk • Masatoshi Nakagawa, Questa, CM Smooth • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Ghost Ultra Lounge

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Loyal (Open Format)

ATC Hall The Rockwell Sirkus (Techno) • LIVE: The Chemical Brothers • DJS: Shinichi Osawa, Braize, Sero, George + more • OPEN: 7pm • ADMISSION: ¥10,790 • WHERE: Nanko • TEL: 06-6615-5006 • rockwellsirkus.com

• DJS: Lead, Minami Boyz, Martin, YMX + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

Rooftop Bar OO Magical Experience (Trance/ Techno/Dance)

Circus Maya Jane Coles & Friends in Osaka (Techno/House) • ACTS: Maya Jane Coles, Koki, Rob Shields, Wax Wings • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Ghost Ultra Lounge En:Core (Hip Hop/Open Format) • DJS: Minami, B=Ball, Malu, Jun • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D •

Ghost Ultra Lounge

Trekkie Trax presents In The Blue Shirt – Sensation of Blueness Release Party in Osaka (Bass/ Electronic)

Circus

Ghost Ultra Lounge

• DJS: Soichiro Tanaka, Hisashi the Kid • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Circus

Way Up Sunday (Hip Hop/R&B/ Reggae)

Nightbirds presents Commix (Drum n Bass) • DJS: Commix, Anode, Rasty, Big Ted, Bad Myth, Mountain • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (W/F: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

Club

• LIVE: Crossbread, ifax! • DJS: Kondo, Seiji Animaminimal, Kurobee, Aquilalara, Takekiyo Ishimoto, Yokoyama Uchu + more • OPEN: 10pm • Admission ¥2,000 • Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-4974-4835 • oo-u.jp

Metro Do it Jazz! (Jazz/Funk/Crossover) • ACTS: Hugo Lx, Aroop Roy, Yukari BB, Masaki Tamura, Eiki, Naoki Yoda • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

23 (Sun) Ghost Ultra Lounge Way Up Sunday (Hip Hop/R&B/ Reggae) • DJS: Tact, Lafitte, Taishi, Lisa, Cero + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥2,000/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥1,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

28 (Fri) Ghost Ultra Lounge Loyal (Open Format) • DJS: Lead, Minami Boyz, Martin, YMX + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

29 (Sat) Ghost Ultra Lounge En:Core (Hip Hop/Open Format) • DJS: Minami, B=Ball, Malu, Jun • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥600/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

Troop Cafe Ink – Halloween Edition (House/ Techno)

22 (Sat) Circus

• ACTS: Hugo X, Ebo, Mat Fischer, Torei • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-321-3130 • troopcafe.jp

Club Snooze (Electro/Dance/ House)

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Cinema

/ WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI

Osaka Toho Cinemas Umeda Now showing: Gods of Egypt, Suicide Squad, The Secret Life of Pets, Now You See Me 2, La tortue rouge, The BFG, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, Sully, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, The Last Witch Hunter • From Oct 1: The Angry Birds Movie • From Oct 7: Jason Bourne • From Oct 14: Genius • From Oct 21: Star Trek Beyond, Our Kind of Traitor • From Oct 22: The Man Who Knew Infinity • From Oct 28: Inferno, The Gift, Remember • From Oct 29: Bridget Jones's Baby, PK Tel: 06-6316-1312 • tohotheater.jp • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st & 14th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Umeda Burg7 Now showing: Suicide Squad, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Ghostbusters, The Secret Life of Pets, X-Men: Apocalypse, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory, The BFG, Sully, Mechanic: Resurrection • From Oct 1: Me Before You • From Oct 7: Jason Bourne • From Oct 28: Inferno, The Gift, Remember • From Oct 29: Bridget Jones's Baby Tel: 06-4795-7602 • burg7.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Cine Libre Umeda Now showing: Asphalte (FRA), La loi du marche (FRA), Un + une (FRA), 11 Minutes, Colonia, Jag ar Ingrid (SWE), Sugar Blues (CEZ), Race, By the Sea • From Oct 1: Seymour: An Introduction, El Clan, The Treasure (ROM) • From Oct 15: Un homme et une femme (FRA) • From Oct 22: Beatles (NOR), La femme de la plaque argentique (FRA), A War • From Oct 29: The Iron Giant: Signature Edition, Celestial Wives of the Meadow Mari (RUS), Hyena Road, Hungry Hearts (ITA), Braqueurs (FRA) Tel: 06-6440-5930 • ttcg.jp/cinelibre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st and 15th of the month – ¥1,000

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Theatre Umeda Now showing: Microbe et Gasoil (FRA), Little Boy, La tete haute (FRA), Les Heritiers (FRA), The Idol (ESP) • From Oct 1: Se Dio vuole (ITA) • From Oct 8: Mandariinid (EST), Corn Island • From Oct 15: Der atmende Gott: Reise zum Ursprung des modernen Yoga (GER) • From Oct 22: The Man Who Knew Infinity • From Oct 29: Il capitale umano (ITA) Tel: 06-6359-1080 • ttcg.jp/theatre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st of the month – ¥1,000

Osaka Station City Cinema Now showing: Suicide Squad, Gods of Egypt, Self/Less, The Secret Life of Pets, The Jungle Book, The BFG, Correspondence, Sully • From Oct 1: The Angry Birds Movie • From Oct 7: Jason Bourne • From Oct 21: Star Trek Beyond, Our Kind of Traitor • From Oct 28: Inferno, The Gift, Remember • From Oct 29: Bridget Jones's Baby, PK Tel: 06-6346-3215 • osakastationcitycinema.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Toho Cinemas Namba Now showing: Gods of Egypt, Suicide Squad, The Secret Life of Pets, Now You See Me 2, Ghostbusters, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory, La tortue rouge, The BFG, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, Correspondence, Sully, Mechanic: Resurrection, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, The Last Witch Hunter • From Oct 1: The Angry Birds Movie • From Oct 7: Jason Bourne • From Oct 14: Genius • From Oct 21: Star Trek Beyond, Our Kind of Traitor • From Oct 22: The Man Who Knew Infinity • From Oct 28: Inferno, The Gift, Remember • From Oct 29: Bridget Jones's Baby, PK Tel: 06-6633-1040 • tohotheater.jp • Weds (women); 1st & 14th of the month – ¥1,100, every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Namba Parks Cinema Now showing: Suicide Squad, Gods of Egypt, Now You See Me 2, The Secret Life of Pets, The

The Man Who Knew Infinity

Jungle Book, Finding Dory, The BFG, Sully, By the Sea, The Idol (ESP) • From Oct 1: The Angry Birds Movie, I Saw the Light, Me Before You • From Oct 7: Jason Bourne • From Oct 21: Star Trek Beyond, Our Kind of Traitor • From Oct 22: Jane Got a Gun • From Oct 28: Inferno, The Gift, Remember • From Oct 29: Bridget Jones's Baby Tel: 06-6643-3215 • parkscinema.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Cinem@rt Now showing: Microbe et Gasoil (FRA), Lights Out • From Oct 1: Hip Hop-eration • From Oct 29: Concussion, Hitting the Apex Tel: 06-6282-0815 • cinemart.co.jp/ theater/shinsaibashi • Discounts: Mon (men); Weds (women); 1st and 25th of the month – ¥1,000

Kyoto Movix Kyoto Now showing: La tortue rouge, The BFG, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, Correspondence, Sully, By the Sea, The Idol (ESP), Suicide Squad, Gods of Egypt, Now You See Me 2, The Secret Life of Pets, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory • From Oct 1: The Angry Birds Movie, Se Dio vuole, I Saw the Light • From Oct 7: Jason Bourne • From Oct 22: Jane Got a Gun • From Oct 28: Inferno Tel: 075-254-3215 • smt-cinema.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st and 20th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

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Kyoto Cinema Now showing: Un tango mas, L ami de mon amie (FRA), Un Jeune Poète (FRA), Room, Little Boy, Paco De Lucía La Búsqueda (ESP), Quatre aventures de Reinette et Mirabelle (FRA), The Intern • From Oct 1: Je vous souhaite d'être follement aimée (FRA), Un+Une (FRA) • From Oct 8: Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words (SWE), Argo • From Oct 15: Les Héritiers (FRA), Un homme et une femme (FRA), The Danish Girl • From Oct 22: Asphalte (FRA) • From Oct 29: La Femme De La Plaque Argentique (BEL), Brooklyn Tel: 075-353-4723 • kyotocinema.jp • Discounts: Weds (women & men); 1st of the month – ¥1,100

Toho Cinemas Nijo Now showing: Gods of Egypt, Suicide Squad,The Secret Life of Pets, Now You See Me 2, Self/ Less, Ghostbusters, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory, La tortue rouge, The BFG, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, Sully, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, The Last Witch Hunter • From Oct 1: The Angry Birds Movie • From Oct 7: Jason Bourne • From Oct 14: Genius • From Oct 21: Star Trek Beyond, Our Kind of Traitor • From Oct 22: The Man Who Knew Infinity • From Oct 28: Inferno, The Gift, Remember • From Oct 29: Bridget Jones's Baby, PK Tel: 075-813-2410 • tohotheater.jp • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st & 14th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

GREAT PLACES TO EAT /

Food & Drink

FOODSPOTTING

Get around to these three classic gyoza hot spots for your tasty dumpling fix!

Text & Images: Robert Kodama

Gyoza no Ohsho

551 Horai

Shanghai Bar

Kansai veterans are likely to already know about the wonders of Ohsho, but anyone new to the region must read on. Behind the greasy interior and the sweaty staff lies the treasure. Six pieces of piping-hot, fried-dumpling heaven. The process of steam-frying them usually binds the gyoza skins together so you can practice your chopstick skills splitting them up into bite-sized pieces, or just pretend that it s one humongous gyoza. The garlic flavor packs a mighty punch and the ratio of meat to vegetables may favor those less likely to eat a carrot. For ¥220 per portion, it s great value for money.

Located all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, though very prominent within the Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, you ll never have to go far to find one.

Dotted all across the Kansai area, 551 Horai s main focus is its niku-man (large, meat dumpling), however the gyoza should not be ignored! I tried a takeout option to test out their gyoza-making chops and I discovered that, as the old saying goes, size doesn t matter.

Their bitesize pieces may look a little disappointing at first, but after you sink your teeth into one, it ll leave you wanting more. The gyoza skin melts in your mouth and dissolves into the meat and garlic mix. The texture can be described as soft and smooth, which is unlike most gyoza. There is a perfect blend of garlic and seasoning that makes them very moreish. Luckily the smallest portion was of 10 pieces so I was able to further indulge myself. Opening hours may vary.

OPEN: Mon–Sat 11am–11:30pm (LO at 11:00pm); Sun & National Holidays 11am–10:30pm (LO at 10:00) • Price RANGE: ¥220–¥1000 • ACCESS: Tenjinbashisuji6-chome Subway Stn (Sakaisuji Line, Tanimachi Line), Exit 6, 5-min walk • ohsho. co.jp

OPEN: Sun–Thu 10am–8:30pm; Fri & Sat 10am–9:00pm • Price RANGE: ¥300–¥1700 • ACCESS: JR Osaka Station, South Central Exit, Umeda Subway Stn, 5-min walk • 551horai.co.jp

The big draw of this little gem is the jumbo gyoza. Each one measures roughly 10–15cm long and 5cm wide.

An attempt was made to eat one whole but it was quite the impossible feat.

Just one bite in and greasy goodness comes dripping out (be careful not to get burned!). Steam wafts out to reveal a perfect mixture with a decent amount of chopped vegetables mixed in. The garlic was not overpowering and the flavors were prominent but not too intense.

Another option for those wanting to try something different is the deepfried gyoza. The crunchy outer shell is certainly an interesting change to the usual soft skin. Prices are decent with a portion of three starting at ¥340. The atmosphere is comfortable and quite vibrant, with a good crowd shuffling in during the early evening to wind down from a day at the office.

OPEN: 11am–11:30pm (LO food 10:15; drinks 10:30) • Price RANGE: ¥340–¥1700 • ACCESS: JR Osaka Stn, Sakurabashi Gate Exit; Umeda Subway Stn, 5-min walk • kiwagroup.co.jp/restaurant/292

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Feature

Picture this!

The annual community photo hunt and art exhibition is back!

Kameraoke turns 10 in 2016!

Images: As credited

Chisato Tamaki

Guillaume Tanneux

This month, grab a camera (any one will do!), get out of the house, and take as many artistic shots as you can of your neighborhood, your city, or wherever in the world you happen to be! This year, we are looking for photos of all things MADE: human-made, machine-made, nature-made, home-made.

As always we encourage photographers to use any camera they have, even if it s just your smart phone. Photos can be from anywhere in the world.

All we ask is that you submit photos taken after the themes were announced. Interpret each theme how you like and send us as many as you want!

Email us your largest photo files labeled with your name and the theme (example: naturemade1_your_name.jpg) to kameraoke2016@gmail.com.

Photos remain copyright of the photographer and photographers are given credit on all promotional material. For unbiased

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Gunther Marzin

Lucas Gibson

judging by those in attendance, photos must NOT have watermarks or timestamps. Also, do NOT send us square or panoramic-shaped photos as all photos will be printed on A4-sized photo paper.

Winning photos are chosen by the public and prizes awarded to photographers in attendance of the exhibition on November 20. Winners will receive a commemorative photo book and T-shirt courtesy of Gekka Tshirts. Gekka is a locally owned brand that makes hand-drawn designs, high-quality clothing,

Sébastien Delbes

and donates a portion of their proceeds to the children s charity, Ashinaga. Ashinaga provides financial and emotional support to children around the world who have been orphaned.

Whether you re a photographer in the event or not, come to Pinebrooklyn Gallery on Sunday, November 20 for a visual and artistic feast! Meet the photographers, vote on your favorite shots, and enjoy the fun at Japan s funkiest communityart event. Amazing photos, a rooftop café, great music, and a few surprises await.

KAMERAOKE 10 » Submission Date: October 31 » Method: Email your largest photo files labeled with your name and the theme

(example: nature-made1_your_name.jpg) to kameraoke2016@gmail.com » Exhibition Date: Sunday, November 20 » Venue: Pinebrooklyn Gallery, Fukushima » Access: JR Tozai Line, Shin Fukushima Stn, 5-min walk

Hanshin Main Line, Fukushima Stn, 3-min walk from the east entrance gate Osaka Loop Line, JR Fukushima Stn, 7-min walk » Open: 2pm–9pm » Admission: ¥1,000 (Food and drinks available on the rooftop!) » Catering: Kalakas

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FEATURE

Five Top Tips for a Fabulous Fall Blink and you ll miss it – don t let the fall season pass you by!

Here are five tips for making the most of this beautiful time of year.

Text & Images: Judith LaFaver

1 Soak in the Serenity at Kyoto’s Glass Teahouse This sightseeing spot is a little deceiving as you won t be able to experience a traditional ceremony in this teahouse, or even drink tea. However, since it is installed in front of Seiryu-den, the towering 220-meter viewing platform of the Buddhist temple Shoren-in, it boasts one of the best views in Kyoto.

Kou-an is a transparent teahouse designed by Tokujin Yoshioka that strips away all of the traditional elements associated with tea ceremony, such as the actual tea ceremony, tatami (traditional straw mats), and tokonoma (the little alcove a few inches above floor level for displaying flowers, pictures,

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ornaments, etc.). Made of glass and set on a Kyoto mountainside, closeness to nature is the obvious emphasis of this structure. Located atop Shogunzaka Mound, the teahouse offers a view of the entire Kyoto cityscape. After your visit, take a walk through the Japanese gardens during the annual autumn light up event, which boasts stunning red maples and Zen rock gardens.

Access » Tozai Subway Line, Keage Stn, 5-min

taxi ride to Shogunzaka » Admission: ¥500 » Open: Regular hours 9am–5pm; Fall

hours 9am–9:30pm » tokujin.com/en/news

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2 Picnic Under the Fiery Leaves While the springtime hanami may be one of Japan s most charming attributes, fall is arguably just as lovely a time to pack up a lunch and sit outside under the foliage. Thankfully, Kansai is blessed with beautiful parks that are easily accessible by train. Try Utsubo Park, located centrally in Osaka near Honmachi station, for a picnic lunch with coworkers or friends. If you re willing to go a bit out of your way, head over to Hattori Ryokuchi Park, located right outside Ryokuchi-koen station on the Kitaosaka-Kyuko Line. Check out the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses while you re there to get a glimpse of the different

Feature types of rural architecture used in Japan over the years. And for some truly gorgeous fall leaves steeped in history, take a stroll through Maruyama Park in Kyoto. Towards the Yasaka Shrine entrance, there is an enormous gingko tree that explodes into a shower of gold during the fall – an ideal place for a picnic.

Access » Utsubo Park: Hommachi Subway Stn,

Exit 28, 5-min walk » Hattori Ryokuchi Park: Ryokuchi-koen

Stn, 5-min walk » Open Air Museum: 9:30am–5pm

(closed Mon) » Admission: ¥500 » occh.or.jp/minka » Maruyama Park: Gion-Shijo Stn, Exit 7,

10-min walk

3 Hike Amongst the Foliage Fall is the perfect time to reconnect with the outdoors after a long, hot summer, and what better way to do that than to hike up one of Japan s many beautiful mountains? In the Asuka region of Nara, you can climb Mt. Takatori. This trail leads you through some beautiful foliage until you reach the ruins of an old castle. The hike down takes you by Buddha statues carved into the mountainside. If climbing seems too strenuous, try the easy walk along the abandoned JR Fukuchiyama train tracks near Takarazuka. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and clear rivers, the walk is a perfect way to stretch your legs before you retreat under the kotatsu for the winter. Don t forget to take your flashlight because the old tunnels are pitch black even in the middle of the day.

Access » Mt.Takatori: Tsubosakayama Stn, 25-

min walk to start of trail » JR Fukuchiyama Tracks: Namaze Stn,

take (mushrooms), fried tofu, or carrots. Feel free to get creative with the ingredients – nabe is a flexible dish!

25-min walk to start of trail

4 Host a Nabe Party What s a more perfect way to welcome the cooler temperatures than to host a nabe party?

Nabe (Japanese hot pot) is an easy dinner and doesn t require much space. A table and a few seats with very little need to prep other than chopping and stirring. Ask your friends to help chop the vegetables, or to make cute little flowers out of carrots (try Daiso for the carrot flower punches!). One soup flavor is good enough for a few people, but if you have more than four guests ask one of them to bring over a spare nabe and stove.

A bowl of rice is the perfect side and it s simple to throw any extra rice in the leftover soup to make a risotto. While it s easy enough to buy a soup packet at the store, making your own lets you control exactly how it tastes. One favorite in Japan is kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) nabe and it s not difficult to make. Chop up a bit of garlic and ginger and fry it in the nabe with sesame oil. After becoming fragrant, add a package of kimchi minus the juices and cook for a few minutes.

When you re ready, add in the juices, water/chicken broth, soy sauce, Korean pepper paste (gochujang), and alcohol, like sake or Korean soju (like Japanese shochu). Simmer on low and do the rest of the ingredient preparation. Some recommendations for your nabe: dumplings, nira (chives), chicken meatballs, shi-

5 A Long, Hot Soak in the

Onsen

One can t think of Japan without thinking of the bubbling hot springs dotted all over the country. They re as ubiquitous as chopsticks and soy sauce. Fall is the perfect time to sit outside in a rotenburo and soak in all the minerals from the natural springs. Kurama Onsen in Kyoto is a favorite among Kansai residents. Located on the side of a mountain, the outdoor bath is surrounded by gorgeous pines.

If ocean views are more your thing, Ako Onsen in Hyogo prefecture has ocean and mountain views. Gimpaso Hotel boasts an infinity-pool outdoor bath that stretches out over the ocean.

Relax outside with the cool fall ocean air surrounding you.

Access » Kurama Onsen: Kurama Stn, 12-min » » » »

walk or free shuttle bus Open: 10am–9pm Admission: ¥1000 for open-air bath kurama-onsen.co.jp/index_e.html Ginpaso: Banshu-Ako Stn, call for free

shuttle bus » Admission Ginpaso Onsen: ¥1700 » Open: 11am–8pm (maintenance on

Mondays) » ginpaso.co.jp/e

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TECH

/ COOL STUFF

Ghostly Apps Turn Halloween into a spooky-fun time with these creepy apps for your tablet.

Text: Dave Wingler

With Halloween looming, we are anticipating a high turnout of ghosts, wizards, and witches on the streets of Kansai this month. Homes and schools are prepping for parties replete with jack-o -lanterns, cobwebs, and scary costumes. Trick or treat? Let s go for the treat and download these fun and spinechilling apps.

Halloween Party »» Cost: ¥100 »» What it does: Halloween Party is

a fun party game meant for up to four trick-or-treaters. This game will have your little ghosts and ghouls madly tapping at the screen trying to become the Halloween Party Master.

It s got scarily cute Halloween artwork that will send your spirits soaring.

Your group of monsters will play sixtysecond, quick-fire rounds matching monsters to words and answering spooky trivia. »» Why it’s great: It s an ideal app for a

group of kids to play during a party.

It s an incredibly easy way to bring kids together and has an educational slant, however it s probably better for kids from 10 years old and up as the font is tricky to read. With eerie jokes, spine-chilling trivia, and creepy, fun music this app is perfect for you party. »» Developer: INKids Education LLC »» Platform: iOS »» Website: inkidseducation.com

Halloween – Coloring and Puzzles for Kids »» Cost: Free »» What it does: This great puzzle app

for kids aged 4+ introduces Halloween newcomers to the cute and spooky world of Halloween. Your trick-ortreaters imaginations will fly like a witch on a broomstick when they work to put their simple puzzles together. Frankenstein, Dracula, ghosts, and more child-friendly monsters all show their faces in the app. »» Why it’s great: You can easily adapt

this app to a party game by having your kids race to put together their monster. Apart from the enrapturing puzzles, the app offers you the chance to print the characters and fold them into origami monsters.

You ll just need some glue or tape.

There s also an amazing coloring mode where you can have a competition to determine the best colorer. »» Developer: Magisterapp »» Platform: iOS / Android »» Website: magisterapp.com

Ouija Board – talk to a spirit – scary ghost stories »» Cost: ¥200 »» What it does: The Ouija Board app

introduces you to the terrifying and sinister world of dark spirits.

This app is the perfect Ouija Board replacement and immediately channels spirits right through your fingertips. It s not for the faint of heart and best suited for the 13+ crowd.

Try it once and you ll likely have a hair-raising experience that will leave you with a creepy campfire ghost story to tell. »» Why it’s great: It s a beautiful app

and looks just like an authentic board. Halloween is all about getting spooked and what better way to get a dose of fear than reaching out beyond the grave for a chat! Beware as it seems it will increase your chances of paranormal encounters.

Reviewers using this app claim to have had terrifying encounters with spirits after using the board.

Bwahahahahaha! »» Developer: Net Unlimited »» Platform: iOS »» Website: retropixel.org

David Wingler is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Apple Teacher, and an app developer, having created close to 20 apps for use in K-12 education environments. He is also a teacher at Osaka Kun-ei Jogakuin Junior and Senior High.

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Feature

Red, Leafy Locations for Your Autumn Itinerary Ready to get red and festive? Here are six spots to add to your list for this year s Kansai autumn adventures.

Text & Images: Kansai Scene

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• ADMISSION: ¥300 • kobe-park. or.jp/shinrin

Koyasan, Wakayama

SOMEWHERE MORE CENTRAL

The towering maple trees around the Buddhist village of Koyasan provide attractive seasonal colors from around late October to mid November, making Koyasan a great destination for those visiting Kansai region too early to see the colors in the lower elevations (or for those too impatient to wait!). The trees around the Konpon Daito (the Great Stupa) area at the western end of town are a truly magnificent sight to behold, while the middle of Okunoin, the cemetery on the eastern end, also boasts some photogenic fall foliage.

ACCESS: Take the Express train

on the Nankai Koya Line from Namba Stn to Gokuraubashi Stn • Take the cable car from Gokurakubashi Stn to Koyasan Stn

TO REFLECT Kobe Municipal Arboretum, Hyogo

At the foot of Mount Rokko, the Kobe Municipal Arboretum is home to gorgeous maple trees surrounding Hase Pond whose branches hang over the water creating picturesque red and orange reflections. Situated in the southeastern part of Hyogo prefecture and a part of the Setonaikai National Park , the 142.6-hectare botanical garden and arboretum was founded in 1940 with the goal of providing views of seasonal deciduous trees and flowers. After 4.30pm, the rows of Japanese maples and red dawn wood on the hydrangea slope are lit up (call or check website for dates).

This arboretum is at a higher altitude, so the leaves change color earlier than urban areas.

ACCESS: Kobe Electric Railway, Kitasuzurandai Stn, 10-min shuttle-bus ride • OPEN: 9am–5pm (until 6:30pm during the autumn leaf light up season) • CLOSED: Wed (no closed days during autumn-leaf walk period)

Kyuanji Temple, Ikeda, Osaka

Located on the outskirts of Osaka, Kyuanji is a Buddhist temple renowned for its legacy of buildings from its long history and the beautiful garden where autumn is the most spectacular season. Its momiji (maple leaves) turning a fiery red color and a momiji matsuri (maple-leaf festival) is held here on Nov 3rd every year.

trees arching over Hojo Pond and its bridge, Eikando temple is one of the most photogenic autumn-leaf spots to visit.

Usually, in the second half of November the leaves around Tahoto Pagoda and Hojo Pond turn crimson red, and there are spectacular evening illuminations of the momiji during this time.

ACCESS: Tozai Subway Line, Keage Stn, 20-min walk • OPEN: 9am–5pm (special evening hours during autumn illuminations) • ADMISSION: ¥600 (autumn DAYTIME: ¥1000; autumn NIGHTTIME: ¥600)

ACCESS: Hankyu Takarazuka Line, Ikeda Stn, 15-min bus ride to Kyuanji

A LITTLE FURTHER OUT

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Worth a visit at any time of the year, Takao is most popular during the autumn-leaf season, which usually peaks around mid November. The Takao area is perfect for hiking, temple visiting, and enjoying breathtaking views of nature.

This quaint village in the Kitayama Mountains, about 15 kilometers northwest of Kyoto, rivals Kurama and Kibune as the best Kyoto daytrip for nature lovers.

Mount Yoshino, Nara

Mount Yoshino is most famed for its vast display of cherry blossoms in the spring, but it also offers beautiful views of the turning autumn leaves too.

The view from the cable car is spectacular as the station is surrounded by a host of autumn colors. Yoshino sites that are particular autumn standouts include Zao Hall at World Heritage site of Kinpusenji, and Saigyoan, a humble little hut that once belonged to a monk named Saigyo. This site is dominated by a huge maple tree with fiery leaves and gnarly roots – a perfect picnic stop. If you have time for an all-day or a weekend trip, don t miss the multi-colored beauty in the hills of Yoshino this autumn.

Takao, Kyoto

Around an hour northwest of Kyoto by bus, Takao is home to three historic temples along its forested valley: Jingoji, Saimyoji, and Kozanji.

Jingoji Temple is the most visited among Takao s temples.

A long set of stone stairs make for an impressive approach – particularly when lined either side with scarlet maple leaves.

There is a large entrance gate and multiple halls, as well as a path to an observation point with views over the valley. It is definitely one of the most beautiful temples in the Kyoto area. There is also the opportunity for a marvelous hike from Takao down to Hozukyo on the JR SaganoSan-in Line.

ACCESS: By bus from JR Kyoto Station: Take a JR bus for 50 mins to Yamashiro Takao.

By bus from Nijo Station: Take Kyoto City Bus #8 and get off at Takao • JINGOJI: OPEN: 9am–4pm • ADMISSION: ¥600

ACCESS: Take a limited express train on the Kintetsu line from Osakaabenobashi Stn to Yoshino Stn

A MUST-SEE KYOTO SPOT Eikando Temple, Kyoto

Not far from the well-known Nanzenji Temple and the southern end of the Philosopher s Path, with maple

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Lessons for adults are an option, too. If you enjoy playing with kids in English, we d love to work with you! If you are interested, please contact u Contact: Lauren <info@ vacation-es.co.jp> Website: www. vacation-es.jp/ [3759-446-2016-10-23] EXPERIENCED KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS WANTED. Looking for experienced native English speaker kindergarten teachers for pre-school in Takarazuka.

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/ JOBS • ACCOMMODATION • FRIENDSHIP Pay: 1500-2500 Yen + transportation per hour depends on experience Place: Takarazuka JR and Hankyu Line Contact: Palcl Intrnational ,Jim bp.cemsakar@ gmail.com Contact: cemm <bp. cemsakar@gmail.com> Website: palcl.jp/ [3760-1854-2016-10-23] SEEKING PT ENGLISH TEACHER. Working time is 9:50am to 11am on Monday at nursery school for the kids between 2 to 3 years old in Yao city just a min walk from nearest station. And we will discuss couple of more lessons to be in charge, between 3pm to 7pm during weekday. 2000/Hr plus Transportation.Mail resume/CV to enderra514@hotmail.com Contact: yuka <enderra514@hotmail. com> [3751-4964-2016-10-15] TEACHERS WANTED. Ashiya/ Okamoto school is looking for FT/PT/Semi FT English, French native teachers with valid visa.

University diploma preferable. ¥250000 for FT. ¥180000 for Semi FT. ¥2700-¥3000 per hour + transportation for PT. Please email resume & photo, visa type & date valid till to: ashiyaplus@ hotmail.co.jp Contact: Ashiya Plus <ashiyaplus@hotmail.co.jp> [3755-252-2016-10-21]

PART-TIME ENGLISH TEACHER. Teach two 45-minute lessons from 9:10 to 10:50am on Fridays.

Pay:3,000 yen per lesson. Qualification: Celta or TESOL etc. Send your resume to Takimoto(Mr.) Kansai International High School (5 minute-walk from Tennoji-station, Osaka-city) Tel 06-6621-8108 E-mail; T_Takimoto@tg-group. ac.jp Contact: kihs <kihs@ tg-group.ac.jp> Website: www. tg-group.ac.jp/kihs/ [3719-964-201610-01]

P/T ENGLISH TEACHER & CAFE LESSON TEACHER NEEDED. We are looking for an English teacher for adults and kids on Fridays in Suita. Also Cafe English lesson teachers on Wednesday ,Saturday and someone who can pass out the flyers needed in Ibarakishi.

Please email to royalenglish725@ gmail.com Royal English School Contact: Royal English School <royalenglish725@gmail.com> [3743-1446-2016-10-12]

P/T ENGLISH TEACHER IN KORIEN. To teach company classes via Skype on Tues/Wed/Thurs beginning at 17:40. Two classes/day. ￥3000/class plus transportation and 1 year contract completion bonus. Native English speaker with a valid visa. TEFL or equivalent. Start date to be determined.

Paid training provided. Resumes to info@modernenglish.net.

Contact: Modern English <info@ modernenglish.net> Website: www.modernenglish.net [3720-1172016-10-02]

FT 1-ON-1 ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR IN OSAKASAYAMA. Position: ■ Full-time Hours ■ Up to ¥300,000 Per Month ■ 40 minute Oneon-One lessons (Adults Only) ■ Osaka-Sayama City, Osaka (Kongo Station) ■ Strong opportunities for advancement to management To apply for this position, please visit: https://www.jobspotjapan. com/jobs/viewJob.php?jobID=68 Contact: RISE Eikaiwa <support@ riseeikaiwa.com> Website: www. jobspotjapan.com/jobs/viewJob. php?jobID=68 [3732-6058-201610-08]

NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER FOR KIDS NEEDED IN SAKAI. We are looking for a PT native English speaker to teach 1-4yrs kids from 9-12am. Payment: 4000+yen/ lesson (depends on your ability).

Transportation payed up to 1000yen. Love small children, friendly, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable rather than experienced. Please email your CV (w/ photo). Contact: playfultime <office@playful-time.com> Website: www.playful-time.com [3762-27632016-10-24]

URGENT: PT ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR, IBARAKI CITY, OSAKA. Korea International School. Approx.

16 teaching hrs/wk (mornings only) + occasional Saturdays. Solo teaching of a beginner-level JHS class and an intermediate-level HS class. Remuneration ￥2500 per class. Commuting expenses paid.

Experience and relevant degree preferred. Must enjoy working with teenagers. Contact: John Hoyle <kis2013osaka@gmail. com> Website: www.kis-korea. org/ [3768-204-2016-10-26]

General FLUENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS NEEDED FOR AN EXPERIMENT. Looking for fluent English speakers to role-play social interactions in robotics lab at Kansai Science City starting Sept 12, for at least one 3-hours session. Flexible time, 1000yen/hour with 1000yen travel expenses. Nearest station: Gakken Nara Tomigaoka. Contact : atrexperiment@gmail.com Contact: ATR <ATRexperiment@ gmail.com> Website: www.atr.jp/ index_e.html [3728-5815-2016-10-06] CES IS SEEKING LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS/INTERPRETERS. CES is seeking English and Other language Instructors/Interpreters for corporate classes (AM and PM) and short intensives in Umeda,

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Nara, Kobe, Kyoto, Shiga and South Osaka starting immediately.

Regular classes are 3-12 months in length. Please email CV and Availability mark@cesjapan.co.jp Contact: Manager <mark@cesjapan.co.jp> [3662-77-2017-01-23]

Media / IT SOCIAL MEDIA EVALUATOR. This position is restricted to current residents of Japan. Leapforce is looking for highly educated individuals for an exciting work from home opportunity. This is a Personalized Search Engine Evaluator position. Applicants must be self-motivated and internet savvy. To learn more, please visit our website. Contact: Leapforce2 <ariana@leapforce.com> Website: www.leapforceathome.com/qrp/ public/job/33?sref=8cd5a1cc9e0e0 6409ceacb138f778cef [3734-64352016-10-09]

Classes & Events Classes STAND UP PADDLING (SUP) LESSON AND TOUR. SUP is easy and BIG FUN! We based on Hyougo Canal. 10min form central Kobe by subway. Beginner class and mini tour at there. Start from 3500yen p.p.(60min) Tour option is available. One of the best sites is Awaji Island. More info, check our web. http://paddle55.net Or, feel free to e-male us! Contact: paddle55 <info@paddle55.net> Website: paddle55.net [3543-63022016-09-29]

J-E LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SESSION IN TAKATSUKI, OSAKA. We periodically hold a Japanese-English language exchange session at a venue (Crosspal Takatsuki) in Takatsuki City, Osaka on Sunday.

The participation fee is 500 yen per session. All nationalities are welcome. Check the website or contact me for more details.

Thanks, Contact: Takashi <ns. trans@gmail.com> Website: lingocafe.jp/ [3725-6371-2016-10-05] FREE ABACUS CLASS FOR FOREIGNERS. FREE ABACUS CLASS FOR FOREIGNERS OFFERED BY O.C.C.I. and Osaka Abacus Assoc. to promote int'l goodwill. Individualized lessons taught in Japanese or English. Saturdays 10-12 am.

Course material provided for free.

Near Sakaisuji-Hommachi and Kitahama. Call: Moritomo Ken 06-6572-6877 https://sites.google. com/site/osakasoroban/

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/ JOBS • ACCOMMODATION • FRIENDSHIP hoops/pool, drink, karaoke,or if you want to study English drop me a line:-) Contact: tkglobe85 <t_tkglobe85@hotmail.com> [3761-1955-2016-10-23]

CHARMING & CUTE M SEARCHES LADY. Hi, rock- music loving lady, I m a cheerful fun- loving singer and want a permanent relationship with a tolerant woman. I m cute, not fat , have no beard and my hair is curly and blonde. I m working at University and love Japan ! My hobbies are Karaoke & singing with bands: s Contact: shutommy@yandex.com <shutommy@yandex.com> [32566096-2016-10-20]

Health & Beauty Beauty SPIRITUAL THERAPIST. 生活している と様々な事があるかと思います。 その思 いを自分の箱にしまっておくだけでなく、 ちょっと開けてみませんか？ 千差万別な 世の中、マイノリティーがマジョリティー に、きっとお役に立てるかと思います。 初 回30分¥1,000でサービスご利用頂けま す。 場所は大阪、神戸近辺のカフェなど で。 詳細につきましては、お気軽にお問 合せ下さいませ。Contact: Spiritual

Therapist Eiki <spiritualtherapisteiki@gmail.com> Website: spiritualtherapist8.wixsite.com/ eiki [3736-6438-2016-10-10]

COMMUNITY Language Exch.

SPANISH/ JAPANESE/ENGLISH. Hello i can teach Spanish if intertested please contact me Contact: alexander <tequilasalud@gmail. com> [3320-2381-2016-10-06] LET'S STUDY JP TOGETHER IN UMEDA.. I ll be able to meet your demand if you decide to start it.

Pz step forward to improve your JP. Cheers Contact: Kazuo Funane <aiming2004jp@yahoo.co.jp> [3749-240-2016-10-14]

JAPANESE-FRENCH/ENGLISH WITH A JAPANESE VEGAN. I am French vegan would like to correspond with a Japanese vegan who learn or speak a little French and who can to come a day here. 私はビーガンです。 フランス人 日本人

Contact: Biigan <shogun21us01@ yahoo.com> [3660-6373-2016-10-17]

Friendship AMERICAN M SEEKS NEW FRIENDS. American male from Los Angeles in early 30s looking for new friends to hang out with.

I am kind of new to Osaka and would like to meet both Japanese and non-Japanese. Let s go shoot

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Announcements AMERICAN ABROAD? REG. to VOTE in 2016 US Elections. American? Please VOTE in the USA 2016 elections! ALL U.S. adults living abroad can register to vote in the Nov. 8 elections at www.VoteFromAbroad.org in just 6 easy steps.

Simply fill in your information, print it, sign it, and send it in.

Please participate in your democratic freedom: VOTE! Contact: ray5star <ray5star@yahoo.co.jp> Website: www.VoteFromAbroad. org [3705-1604-2016-10-19] OSAKA BOOK GROUP'S SEPTEMBER MEETING. Yukio Mishima s The Temple Of The Golden Pavilion will be discussed at Umeda s Willer Express Cafe on September 25, starting at 3pm. Contact: Masanaka <akanasam@yahoo. co.jp> Website: www.facebook. com/groups/OsakaBookGroup/ [3682-337-2016-10-02]

SEEKING KANSAI ARTISTS! (FOREIGN OR JAPANESE).. Have your art displayed to an international audience with a disposable income. Impress us with your amazing skillful artworks! Most types of art will be accepted including pictures, photos, drawing, vases, sculptures, handicrafts, etc.. Contact for more information or visit the office. 075-354-0220 Contact: Rakuraku <miyakoyado-satellite@ jr-do.com> [3539-6270-2016-10-22] TELL PHONE COUNSELLOR TRAINING (FALL 2016). Looking for ways to give back to the community? TELL Lifeline is looking for open-minded and caring individuals to join the FALL 2016 Phone Counsellor Training Program. Acquire new skills, improve relationships with family, friends and at work, help people in need. Become part of the TELL community. Contact: TELL Kansai <kansai@telljp.com> Website: telljp.com [3630-6138-2016-10-23]

OSAKA BOOK GROUP'S NOVEMBER MEETING. Ryu Murakami s In The Miso Soup will be discussed at Umeda s Willer Express Cafe on November 27, starting at 3pm. Contact: Masanaka <akanasam@yahoo.co.jp> Website: www.facebook.com/groups/OsakaBookGroup/ [3767-337-2016-10-25]

Other TELL LIFELINE PHONE COUNSELLOR TRAINING. Interested in giving back to the community, personal growth, becoming part of the TELL community? TELL Lifeline training starts October 2 in Osaka. Training consists of 3 mandatory in-room sessions+online training+apprenticeship on the line. (Approx. training period: 4-6 months) More@www.telljp.com Contact: TELL Kansai <kansai@ telljp.com> Website: telljp.com/ lifeline/pctraining/ [3744-61382016-10-12]

MARCH IN THE PARADE WITH TELL @OSAKA RAINBOW FESTA. We are looking for volunteers to march in the parade with TELL (www.telljp.com) at Osaka Rainbow Festa! 2016, October 8.

Contact: TELL Kansai <kansai@ telljp.com> [3745-6138-2016-10-12] VOCALIST WANTED!. Hi Weare looking for a Vocalist for our band（3Japanese at the moment) type of music such as My bloody valentine,TheBeatles(Lucy in the sky)etc.notice that we don t speak english well,and play music as well. Contact: tomas <thomasjyutaku_s@ezweb.ne.jp> [3553-6310-2016-09-28]

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING. A group for anyone interested in personal development, self improvement, goal setting, motivation or anything like that. All events are free. We welcome you regardless of where you re at or where you re going.

Check us out at the link provided!

Contact: Brian Connelly <satoriboy@yahoo.com> Website: www. meetup.com/Osaka-Self-Improvement-Meetup/ [3748-959-2016-10-14]

For Sale (2nd-hand) Bicycles and scooters 4 GREAT LIGHTLY USED TENNIS RACKETS.. Head Speed Pro (2015) ¥16000, Head Speed Pro (2014) ¥12000, Babolat AeroPro Drive Roland Garros (2012) ¥10000, Babolat Pure Drive (2011) ¥7000.

Grip size is 3 for all rackets. All come strung and in good condition. Will sell all four rackets for ¥40000. All four are great inter/ advanced players. Contact: mattkaste <mattkaste@yahoo.com> [3501-6087-2016-10-27]

Home and kitchen SCUBA DIVING GEAR FOR SALE. Full set of MARES dive gear. Fully serviced, used on less than 50 dives. Includes Mares Vector BCD, Proton/Abyss regulators, gauges, Suunto dive computer, 5mm wet suit, knife, tables. Best offer! Contact: MikeG <mc_gringo@yahoo. com> [2329-2029-2016-09-29] 4 GREAT LIGHTLY USED TENNIS RACKETS.. Head Speed Pro (2015) ¥16000, Head Speed Pro (2014) ¥12000, Babolat AeroPro Drive Roland Garros (2012) ¥10000, Babolat Pure Drive (2011) ¥7000.

Grip size is 3 for all rackets. All come strung and in good condition. Will sell all four rackets for ¥40000. All four are great inter/ advanced players. Contact: mattkaste <mattkaste@yahoo.com> [3500-6087-2016-10-27]

FURNITURE AND BABY ITEMS FOR SALE. We are moving and selling some furnitures and baby items: double bed, baby cot, bookshelves, cabinets, vacuum cleaner, Jumperoo, baby bath chair. We are located 8 minutes on foot from Hanshin Uozaki station. http://osaka. craigslist.jp/gms/5776445231. html?lang=en&cc=us Email: iaminkobe@yahoo.com Contact: iaminkobe <iaminkobe@ yahoo.com> Website: osaka. craigslist.jp/gms/5776445231. html?lang=en&cc=us [3746-35192016-10-12]

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Getting Around

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INTRODUCTION

The Kansai area covers the prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama, Nara, Mie, and Shiga.

There is so much to explore, so you ll need to prioritize your time wisely. Its main travel hubs are Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, all of which are well connected by high-speed rail networks, including the shinkansen (bullet train).

On regular trains, you can travel between Osaka and Kyoto in about 45 mins, and between Kobe and Osaka in about 30 mins. If you are here on holiday, pick up a convenient travel pass, such as the Kansai Thu Pass (surutto.com) or Kansai One Pass (kansaionepass.com), to avoid having to negotiate the ticket machines. Use a website such as HyperDia (hyperdia.com) to check train times and platforms from your smartphone.

Get Kansai Scene Kansai Scene is available from the following major outlets in the Kansai region:

OSAKA Hotels and Guesthouses

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Osaka Visitors Information Center (JR Osaka), Hankyu Tourist Center Umeda, Osaka Visitors Information Center (JR Namba), Kansai Tourist Information Center (KIX), Kansai Tourist Information Center (Shinsaibashi), Nankai Information Center (Namba) Shops

Trains and Subways

Airport Transfers

There is an excellent rail network connecting all corners of Kansai. As well as JR (Japan Rail), there are numerous private railway companies servicing the area, including Keihan (Osaka/Kyoto), Hankyu (Osaka/Kyoto), Nankai (Osaka, Wakayama, Koya), Hanshin (Osaka/Kobe), and Kintetsu (Osaka/Nara/Mie/Nagoya). Each line operates several types of train. For the fastest trains, look for the Limited Express service trains. Be aware that Local trains stop at every station on the line, so only take them if no other type of train stops at your station. Subways operate in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto and are an extremely efficient way to get around the cities.

To/from downtown Osaka, the most convenient option is the Nankai Rapi:t Express service (KIX <> Namba 42mins) or a Limousine Bus. To/from Kyoto, take the JR Airport Express HARUKA service (75 mins).

» Tip: Pick up a Railway Network

map from a major station or Tourist Information Center.

Buses For out-of-the-way locations, or in certain cities such as Kyoto, you may need to take a bus. A travel pass usually includes travel on municipal bus services.

Taxis Fares start from ¥500. The drivers wearing white gloves and official hats tend to be the most courteous, but don t expect English to be widely understood. Have your destination name and address on hand in Japanese.

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Kinokuniya Bookstore Umeda, Kinokuniya Honmachi, Tower Records Umeda, Junkudo Namba, Hard Rock Cafe

KYOTO Hotels and Guesthouses

ATMs and Credit Cards If you re using Visa, you will be able to withdraw cash at most bank or convenience-store ATMs. If you re using Mastercard, your best bet for withdrawing money is at 7-Eleven ATMs. Most other ATMs in Kansai do not accept Mastercard. It is not common to make in-store payments using credit or visa-debit cards in Japan, even for expensive purchases. Many shops and restaurants do not offer this service, so be sure to carry plenty of cash with you.

Wi-Fi Getting connected in Kansai can be tricky.

Renting a smartphone or SIM card at the airport is the safest option, to connect to the internet over a 3G network. In Osaka, you can access the Osaka Free Wi-Fi service at train and subway stations, stores and facilities throughout the prefecture.

Accidents and Emergencies » Ambulance/Fire service: Tel: 119 » Police: Tel: 110

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Kyoto Tourist Information Center, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto, Kyoto International Community House Shops

Junkudo Kyoto, Maruzen & Junkudo Kyoto Main Store, GEAR

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Kobe Bay Sheraton, Kobe Portopia Hotel Tourist Information Centers

Kobe International Community Center, Hyogo International Plaza Shops

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