Kansai Scene #205 June 2017

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

JUN 2017 / ISSUE 205

Sakura Soccer Catch a game at Cerezo Osaka FC PLUS+

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A SHIKOKU SUMMER ADVENTURE

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COMEDIAN ADAM BLOOM RETURNS TO KANSAI

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About Kansai Scene

With June comes the often dreaded hot, rainy weather, but allow yourself to be distracted from the heat and humidity by the plethora of comedy acts happening in Osaka throughout the month (see p12).

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

Along with special acts from ROR Comedy on the 23rd and 24th, Osaka improv group Pirates of the Dotombori will be tickling funny bones across town with its regular monthly show at Rooftop Bar OO on the 25th.

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If you re a sports lover, or if you want to see the most passionate of Japanese sports fans at their peak, get along to Yanmar Stadium in Nagai Park on June 17th for Cerezo Osaka s home soccer match against Shikoku S-Pulse (p22). If you re a tourist, you can get into this match for free!

Or, if you d like to take some time out and just get away from it all, how about a weekend trip to Shikoku s Kochi prefecture, where you can paddle your worries away along the beautiful Shimanto River (p24). However you choose to spend it, we hope you have a wonderful June.

What’s on Around Kansai Events & Festivals......................................................04 Art ...........................................................................................10 Live Music ..........................................................................13 Club ........................................................................................ 18

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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........................................................Saiko Fujiwara

Cinema................................................................................ 20 Classifieds.........................................................................27 Getting Around / Maps........................................... 30

ON THE COVER: This month’s cover image features Cerezo Osaka mascots Lobby and Lobina

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Shikoku by the Water

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Be swept downstream on the Shimano River this summer.

TRAVEL Text: Randy Poehlman

Laugh ’til you cry

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Laugh your head off at ROR s comedy specials this month.

FEATURE Text: Kansai Scene

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

Become a sakura warrior

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Bold, loud, and hot pink, Cerezo Osaka soccer invites tourists to a home game for free!

FEATURE Text: Kansai Scene

Authentic Okinawan

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Get yourself some Ryukyuan refreshments at these three Okinawan spots.

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FOOD & DRINK Text: Matt Hodgkins

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Candle Night at Osaka City 2017 Summer 1,000,000人のキャンドルナイト＠Osaka City 2017 Summer 西梅田ナイト

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TIME: 8pm–10pm (postponed to next day in case of rain) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osaka Stn; Subway line / Hanshin line / Hankyu line, Umeda Stn • candle-night-osaka. jp/about

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Turn off the lights, ignite your candles, and watch as 20,000 flickering flames burn to life in the busy commercial district of Nishi-Umeda, Osaka. The twohour lights-out period in and around Umeda will be an excellent opportunity to see a very different view of the city. There will also be installation artwork exhibitions using candle light, such as Candle Corridors and Message Candles. There will be live music performances and various other events. The Candle Night is a peaceful event that encourages the general public to perform their own personal Candle Night by turning off the lights in their homes for two hours to save power and enjoy summer evenings by candlelight.

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

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

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

© Satoshi TAKASAKI/JTU

KANSAI TEMPLE MARKETS

Osaka Castle Triathlon 2017 大阪城トライアスロン2017

Osaka Castle Park and Surroundings, Osaka • Jun 25

The iconic Osaka Castle Park will play host to the Osaka Castle Triathlon 2017 on the last Sunday of the month. Triathletes will for the first time use an Osaka Castle moat – the Higashi-Sotobori moat – for the swimming leg of the international competition. The standard course distance is 51.5km and includes a 1.5km fresh water swim in the moat, a 40km bike course on flat roads around the park and past the highrise buildings of Osaka Business Park, and a 10km runing course which includes a good view of the castle. The sprint course distance is a 750m swim, a 20km ride, and 5km run. Also known as the Triathlon Asian Cup, the race has been held every summer since 2012, with around 700 athletes competing every year.

TIME: 7:10am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osakajokoen Stn • https://goo.gl/n9lCqF

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Music Festival Nara Musikfest NARA ムジークフェストなら2017

Nara Park and Surroundings, Nara • Jun 10–25 Now in its sixth year, the Musikfest NARA festival has something for every music lover out there with a wide range of acts, from popular local bands, to acclaimed classical orchestras, including a tribute to John Williams and 40 years of Star Wars on the 23rd. The 16-day event will be held at various venues throughout the prefecture from clubs to cafes and even on the grounds of shrines and temples! Make sure to check out their website for more the details.

Time, Admission, and Access details vary by performance • naraken.com/musik

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Kansai Scene 17th Anniversary Party The Blarney Stone Shinsaibashi • Jun 24

Come and celebrate 17 years of Kansai Scene with us at The Blarney Stone in Shinsaibashi. Entry is just ¥1,000 and includes 1 drink and the chance to win stuff in our popular lucky draw!

Entertainment will take the form of a special set from the seriously funny english language stand-up comedy group ROR (see page 12 for review). The 45 minute set will start at around 7pm, so don't be late! See you there.

TIME: 6:30–9:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 (w/1 drink and lucky draw ticket) • ACCESS:

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Yabusame Shinji – Japanese Horseback Archery 流鏑馬神事

Omijingu, Shiga • Jun 4

Traditional Japanese mounted archery known as yabusame will be performed to honor the ancient emperor Tenji at Omi Shrine. Both rider and horse will be decked out in full samurai regalia as they charge full speed, shooting arrows at three consecutive targets that sound with a thunderous crack when hit. This is a fantastic opportunity to watch the skilled mounted archers from the Takeda School of Horseback Archery reenact this traditional martial art that has its origins at the beginning of the Kamakura period.

TIME: 12:30pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan line, Omijingu-mae Stn, 9-min walk • oumijingu.org

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Events Osaka Firefly Viewing 新梅田シティ • 中自然の森に蛍舞う

Umeda Sky Building • Jun 2–11

performed by both professional and amateur bands.

TIME: 10:30am–4:30pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Osaka Monorail, Koen-higashiguchi Stn, 15-min walk • minpaku.ac.jp/museum/event/ fetedelamusique/2017/index

Enjoy romantic scenes of fireflies in a green oasis in the heart of the city. Thousands of lightning bugs flit about under the Umeda Sky Building.

Step Harvest Vol. 6

TIME: Dusk to 10pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osaka Stn, 15-min walk • skybldg.co.jp/event

Farmer s and Artisan Market in the middle of America Mura.

Fresh veggies from the farm, hand-made crafts, food, drinks, etc. Music by great local DJs.

Balinese Dance Festival 第9回関西バリ舞踊祭

Kishiki Shrine • Jun 3 A Japanese Shinto shrine transforms into the island of Bali! Watch a contest of traditional Balinese dances performed by Japanese troupes. Stalls of Balinese food and goodies set the tropical island atmosphere.

TIME: 5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Nankai line, Takojizo Stn, 5-min walk • indonesia-osaka.org/ja/ pengumuman/2017/04/18/festivalkansai-bali-dance-kishiwada

Tennojimura-yose English Rakugo 第13回てんのじ村寄席 • 英語落 語の会

Sano Fukushi-Kaikan • Jun 11 Traditional Japanese comic storytelling will be performed in English. Sitting on the stage, an entertainer tells comical stories in the rakugo style.

A great chance to appreciate this form of Japanese literary entertainment subtitle free!

TIME: 2:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Dobutsuen-mae Subway

Stn, 5-min walk • rakutopia.jp/ tennojimura-yose

Minpaku Music Day 音楽の祭日2017 in みんぱく

The National Museum of Ethnology • Jun 18 The National Museum of Ethnology hosts an international concert to celebrate Music Day – Fete de la Musique. Enjoy world music

Shinsaibashi BIGSTEP • Jun 25

Time:11:00am-5:00pm • Admission: Free • facebook.com/stepharvest • Access: Midosuji Subway Line, Shinsaibashi Station • big-step.co.jp

Aizen Matsuri 愛染まつり

Aizendo Shomanin • Jun 30–Jul 2 Young ladies in their summer kimono fill the town during this religious festival which began with young women going to temples to pray for their ideal match. Hoe-kago – decorative palanquins carrying specially selected girls, who will later take part in a beauty contest at the temple – will parade through the streets on the 30th. Traditional dancing, games, and food stalls are a big part of this festival.

TIME: 9am–10pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Subway Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Stn, • aizendo.com/ festival.htm

Gagaku – Japanese Imperial Court Music 雅楽演奏会 大阪楽所

The National Bunraku Theatre • Jul 2 Japanese classical music developed in the Heian period will be performed.

Feel the grace and elegance of these tunes from old Japan showcased by the skilful orchestra, Osaka Gakuso.

TIME: 2pm & 6pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 • ACCESS: Subway / Kintetsu line, Nippombashi Stn, Exit 7 • osakagakuso.com/frame-ensoukai0. htm

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Kyoto Hydrangea Garden あじさい苑公開

Fujinomori Shrine • Early Jun–early Jul Take a stroll among 3,500 hydrangea plants in full bloom at this large Japanese garden.

Tea ceremonies, kagura (sacred Shinto dancing) and many other forms of traditional Japanese entertainment will be held on weekends during this month-long event.

TIME: 9am–4pm • ADMISSION: ¥300 • ACCESS: JR Fujinomori Stn, 5-min walk • fujinomorijinjya.or.jp/index.html

Shinen Garden Open Day 神苑無料公開

Heian Shrine • Jun 2 A beautiful Japanese garden designed in ancient court style will be open to the public. Two thousand sweet flag plants in 200 varieties are in full bloom around this time.

TIME: 8:30am–4:30pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Higashiyama Subway Stn; 10-min walk • heianjingu.or.jp/ index.html

Ceremony of Releasing Living Things 祗園放生会

Gion Shirakawa Tatsumi Bridge • Jun 4 This is a golden opportunity to meet maiko (geisha apprentices) and to give thanks for the blessings of nature. Maiko will perform a Buddhist ceremony in which they release fish into the river Shirakawa.

TIME: 11am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan line, Gion-shijo Stn, 5-min walk • kyoto-kankou.or.jp/event/?id=2434 &r=1493450611.0553

Fireflies and Tea Ceremony 蛍火の茶会

Shimogamo Shrine • Jun 10 At this large, annual tea ceremony held in the evening, there will be a Japanese court dance and a ceremonial kimono dressing. There will be a junihitoe (a twelve-layered kimono worn by ladies of

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Imperial court) demonstration at 6pm. The 600 fireflies will be released at 8pm. Stalls of quality Kyoto goods and food will be open from 1pm.

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TIME: 5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan line, Demachiyanagi Stn, 10-min walk • shimogamo-jinja.or.jp

Bamboo Cutting Ritual 竹伐り会式

Kurama Temple • Jun 20 This festival has its origins in a legend from the 9th century about a monk named Buen who was attacked by two large serpents and ended up killing one of them. In this millenniumold ritual, mountain priests compete to cut broad bamboo poles measuring four meters in length and 10 centimeters in diameter, which represent the evil serpents.

TIME: 2pm • ADMISSION: ¥300 • ACCESS: Eizan line, Kurama Stn • kuramadera.or.jp

Summer Love on the Tango Hanto UenoMatsushima camp ground • Jul 8 & 9 Summer Love Beach party on the Tango Hanto. An amazing party at an amazing location.

An International gathering of music, dancing, creativity, sea, sand, swims, and camping and above all FUN! all in a communal spirit of Love and Peace on one of the most beautiful beach locations in Japan. Kids & families welcome (Kids Free). See Facebook for full details.

Admission: ¥3,000 • Access: Bus tour from Osaka available • facebook.com/ events/1886217408327461/

Hyogo Tanba Japanese Tea Festival 大国寺と丹波茶まつり

Ajima in Sasayama City • Jun 3&4 Enjoy freshly picked tea and local goodies while tea picking yourself in the pleasant surroundings of this picturesque farm area. On the 3rd, fun games will be held in an

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Summer Passing Purification 夏越の大祓式

Kifune Shrine, Kyoto • Jun 30

Summer Passing Purification, also known as June Purification, is carried out at many shrines across Japan. This summer ritual often features the use of a large ring made of thatch plants; people cleanse their sins by passing through the holy ring. Situated on a quiet hillside, Kifune-jinja carries out the ancient ritual according to the old protocol. Following the holy ring ceremony, they perform another old rite, which is to let paper dolls (believed to have received impurities from people) float down the stream running through tranquil valleys. Enjoy these ancient traditional events performed in this picturesque mountain area.

TIME: 3pm • ADMISSION: Free to observe, ¥200 to take part • ACCESS: Eizan Dentetsu Line Kibuneguchi stn bus to kibune •

kifunejinja.jp/index.html

Events irrigated paddy and there will be prizes.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: Most events free • ACCESS: JR Sasayamaguchi Stn, free shuttle bus to the venue • tourism.sasayama.jp

Japan Brickfest 2017 – Kobe Fan Weekend ジャパンブリックフェスト2017

Canadian Academy Rokko Island • Jun 10 & 11 Japan s largest international fan-built lego event will take place in Kobe. Hundreds of fan builders from Japan and abroad will show off their wonderful brick works. A variety of events associated with LEGO bricks will be held, including a flea market.

TIME: 10am–5pm • ADMISSION: ¥500 adults, concessions • ACCESS: Rokko Island line, Marine Park Stn • japanbrickfest.klug-jp.com/index.php

Nara Nara Oktoberfest 2017 奈良オクトーバーフェスト 2017

Nara Park • Jun 16–25 Enjoy authentic German beer and sausages in pleasant surroundings with the famous five-story pagoda, Gojunoto Kofukuji Temple.

TIME: 4pm–10pm weekdays, 11am–10pm weekends • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu line, Nara Stn, 5-min walk • oktober-fest.jp/nara

Shiga Nobunaga Festival あづち信長まつり

Azuchi Castle Ruins, Shiga • Jun 4 This is a great family day out with a fancy-dress procession from the samurai period, a large market of local products, a demonstration of matchlock troops, a sword demonstration, a falconry show, and much more.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Azuchi Stn, free bus to the venue • azuchi-shiga.com/nobunagamaturi.htm

Wakayama 2017 Freestyle National Championship Round 2 フリースタイル全日本選手権シリー ズ第２戦

Wakayama Marina City • Jun 10 & 11 Come and watch spectacular performances by jet boat riders. The increasingly popular Flyboard and Hoverboard will also be on show.

TIME: 10:30am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Wakayama Stn / Nankai Wakayamashi Stn, bus to Marina City • jjsfweb.net/10raceday.html

Shirahama Beach Rugby 第22回ビーチラグビー白浜大会

Yuri Matsuri – Lily Festival ゆりまつり

Isagawa Shrine and Surroundings • Jun 17 This festival dates back to the early 8th century when Princess Isuzu dedicated lilies to the gods. Following a solemn ritual, a colorful procession of ancient princesses will parade through the neighborhood.

TIME: 10:30am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu line, Nara Stn, 5-min walk • isagawa-jinja.jp

Shirahama Beach • Jun 24 & 25 This action-packed rugby competition takes place at the beautiful Shirahama beach.

More than 100 teams from all over the country will wage heated battles on the long, white stretch of sand.

TIME: 9:30am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Shirahama Stn, bus to Shirahama • beachrugby-shirahama. com/top.html

Art

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《願いの糸》大正3年（1914）木下美術館

English multimedia artist Ryan Gander aims to spark the imaginations of his audience by pushing the bounds of their understanding and perception. He has hosted multiple solo exhibitions worldwide since the early 2000s, displaying a diversity of sculptures, installations, paintings, photography, videos, and prints produced using artistic materials and everyday objects. Gander s works present viewers with alternate ways of viewing and analyzing everyday experiences by way of conceptual expression. This exhibition invites guests to take a journey through a strange and unfamiliar world consisting of some 60 pieces of Gander s art, including new creations and significant works from the past.

Ryan Gander Exhibition • Until Jul 2 • OPEN: 10am–5pm (until 8pm Fri & Sat) • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥900 • ACCESS: Yotsubashi subway line, Higobashi Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 06-6447-4680 • nmao.go.jp/index.html

Beauties of Naniwa – Kitano Tsunetomi Retrospective Abeno Harukas Art Museum

Fantastic Art in Belgium Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

Kitano Tsunetomi (1880–1947) was a painter and printmaker who dominated Osaka s early 20th-century art scene with unique and eye-catching works that, much like Japanese society itself, unify traditional and modern elements to make a cohesive impression.

Kitano began his career as an illustrator for a local newspaper and went on to establish an art school and publishing firm in 1924.

As an artist, he focused on motifs involving beautiful women, or bijin-ga, from the realms of fashion and entertainment, striving to delve through superficiality in order to reveal more subtle and genuine expressions of feeling. The Abeno Harukas Art Museum invites art fans to attend this retrospective exhibition in celebration of Kitano s prolific works, 70 years after his death.

Early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch depicted fantastical dream worlds featuring bizarre creatures and thematic imagery related to heaven, hell, and the multifaceted experiences of humanity. He is perhaps best known for his ambitious Workshop of Hieronymus Bosch《Tondal s Visio》c.1490-1500 triptych titled, The ©Fundación Lázaro Galdiano Garden of Earthly Delights, on display at the Museo del Prado since 1939. Bosch s dazzling approach to painting, both whimsical and disturbing in nature, has influenced European artists for hundreds of years, resulting in the unique works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, René Magritte, and Jan Fabre, among others. The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art presents a collection of approximately 120 pieces of visionary Belgian works

by Bosch and the artists he inspired, dating back to the 15th century, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and more.

Kitano Tsunetomi Retrospective • Until Jul 17 • OPEN: 10am– 8pm (until 6pm Sat, Sun, & Mon) • ADMISSION: ¥1,300 • ACCESS: Tennoji & Osaka Abenobashi Stn • TEL: 06-4399-9050 • aham.jp

Belgian Art Exhibition • Until Jul 9 • OPEN: 10am–6pm (until 8pm Fri & Sat) • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥1,500 • ACCESS: Hanshin line, Iwaya Stn, 8-min walk • TEL: 078-262-0901 • artm.pref.hyogo.jp

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Ryan Gander, DOMINAE ILLUD OPUS POPULARE , 2016 ⒸRyan Gander, Courtesy of Lisson Gallery

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Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Izumi •  Until Jul 23 Ink wash painting, known as sumi-e in Japanese, has been utilized in Asian art and calligraphy since as far back as the fifth century. This exhibition showcases the rich history surrounding this traditional art form with numerous Chinese and Japanese works from the museum s collection.

OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Senboku Kosoku line, Izumi Chuo Stn, bus to Bijutsukan-mae stop, 2-min walk • www. ikm-art.jp/index.html

Kyoto Mastery of an Art: Van Cleef & Arpels – High Jewelry and Japanese Crafts The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto •  Until Aug 6 World-renowned French jewelry, watch, and perfume company Van Cleef & Arpels has set the standard for luxury craftsmanship since its founding in 1896.

View an interesting cultural comparison between French and Japanese artistic mastery with this mixed collection of Van Cleef & Arpels and traditional Japanese works.

OPEN: 9:30am–5pm (until 8pm Fri & Sat)

Masayoshi Nakajo “In & Out (Imbibing and Vomiting)”

A Monumental Journey to the Far Side of the World: The Art of Renaissance Italy and the Boys of Tensho-Era Japan

kyoto ddd gallery •  Until Jun 24 Contemporary graphic design artist Masayoshi Nakajo presents 22 new posters centered on the theme Mother & Others at kyoto ddd gallery. The lower level of the venue is devoted entirely to works

by Nakajo featured in previous solo exhibitions alongside his numerous contributions to Shiseido s Hanatsubaki magazine.

OPEN: 11am–7pm (until 6pm Sat) • CLOSED: Sun & holidays • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Tozai subway line, Uzumasa Tenjingawa Stn, 3-min walk • TEL: 075-871-1267 • www.dnp.co.jp/ gallery/ddd

Hyogo 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Keinosuke Ito Otani Memorial Art Museum, Nishinomiya City •  Until Jul 30 Some 20 major works, including two new acquisitions, created by renowned painter Keinosuke Ito during his time in Europe are on display in celebration of the 120th anniversary of his birth.

Observe the development of this beloved artist over the course of his career throughout the Taisho and Showa periods.

• CLOSED: Mon & Jun 13 • ADMISSION: ¥1,500 • ACCESS: Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 075761-4111 • momak.go.jp

OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Wed • ADMISSION: ¥200 • ACCESS: Hanshin line, Koroen Stn, 8-min walk • TEL: 0798-330164 • http://otanimuseum.jp/index.html

Special Exhibition: Masaaki Ueda

Hiroko Koshino “Contrast”

Koryo Museum of Art •  Until Jul 17

KH Gallery Ashiya •  Until Sep 17

This exhibition showcases works

by Masaaki Ueda, the Koryo Museum of Art s second director, and explores his relationship with founder Jeong Jomun throughout the museum s history. Main works on display include crafts and ceramics.

This exhibition focuses on the theme of Contrast with installation works that synthesize the worlds of fashion and visual art. View light and elegant garments displayed alongside striking paintings by multimedia artist Hiroko Koshino.

OPEN: 12pm–5pm • CLOSED: Mon •

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ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: JR Kyoto

ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Kobe

Kobe City Museum In 1582, a representative envoy known as the Tensho Embassy was sent by Japanese Christian Lord Omoto Sorin to meet with the Pope and kings of 16thcentury Europe.

Throughout its eight-year journey, members of the embassy visited numerous European countries and their territories, including Italy, where the Renaissance period was in full bloom. The trip helped forge the first cultural bridge between the Japanese and Italian governments. This exhibition presents artworks from the Italian cities visited by the embassy, including portraits, crafts, tapestries, commemorative medals, ceramics, glassware, and more. Notable works include Portrait of Bia de’ Medici, a painting by Florentine artist Agnolo Bronzino, and Portrait of Mancino Ito, a likeness of one of the envoy s members painted by Domenico Tintoretto.

Italian Art Exhibition • Until Jul 17 • OPEN: 9:30am–5:30pm (until 7pm Sat) • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥1,300 • ACCESS: Kaigan subway line, Daimarumae Stn, 6-min walk • TEL: 078-391-0035 • city.kobe.lg.jp/culture/culture/institution/museum

or Hanshin line, Ashiya Stn, bus to Okuike stop • TEL: 0797-63-5678 • www. kh-gallery.com

Wakayama The Evolution of Contemporary Prints The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama •  Until Jun 25

Guests are invited to explore the development of printmaking during the postwar era when Japanese prints were first recognized on the international scene as an independent form of contemporary art. Various prints created from the 1950s through the 1970s are on display, including winners of the Wakayama Biennial of Prints.

OPEN: 9:30am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥510 • ACCESS: JR Wakayama Stn, bus to Kencho-mae

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© Gabinetto Fotografico delle Gallerie degli Uffizi

Ink Painting in Japan and China

Stn, bus to Kamogawa Chugakko-mae stop, 1-min walk • TEL: 075-491-1192 • koryomuseum.or.jp/index.php

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Best Standing Jokes in Town Get your act together and get out to an ROR gig for a ROFL and a Raugh Out Roud.

Text: Kansai Scene • Images: ROR

The crafty comedians at ROR Comedy are lining up to split your sides and have you in stitches at the end of this month with special performances on the 23rd and the 24th. The much celebrated British stand-up Adam Bloom is making a welcome return to Osaka for two shows on Friday the 23rd armed, as always, with fresh and exciting material. Courtesy of ROR Comedy, Bloom graced us with his hilarity last year and was such a roaring success that he s coming back for more.

Kansai Scene is setting the LOLs in motion again the following evening enlisting the ROR team for a special 45-minute stand-up set at our KS 17th Anniversary Party at the Blarney Stone, Shinsaibashi. On Saturday the 24th, the all-English comedy collective led by Edd Daggers will have you chuckling, snorting, and guffawing all through the night.

ROR Comedy was the winner of the 2016 Kansai Scene Reader s Choice Award for best theater or live comedy experience and the group also received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in both 2015 and 2016. ROR performers have won multiple awards including London s Comedy Cafe New Act Competition and the Seoul International Comedy Competition.

In fact, these award-winning comedians just love to be on their feet – so much so that they re dishing up the laughs every week. If you d like a taste, head down to the ROR Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to see what all the fuss is about!

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Upcoming Shows Adam Bloom Shows » » » »

Date: Friday, Jun 23rd Time: 7pm & 9pm Where: ROR Comedy Club, Shinsaibashi Admission: ¥2,000 (plus ¥100 booking fee)

Kansai Scene Party » » » »

Date: Saturday, Jun 24th Time: 6:30–9:30pm Where: Blarney Stone, Shinsaibashi Details: Guests will be treated to a special 45

minute stand-up set by ROR Comedy » Admission: ¥1,000 w/1 drink

ROR Comedy » When: Regular shows every Friday &

Saturday » » » »

Time: 9pm Where: ROR Comedy Club, Shinsaibashi Admission: ¥1,000 More details: Find out more about their

open-mic nights at rorcomedy.com

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Phil Manzanera

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Born in London to a Colombian mother and an English father, Phil Manzanera, best known as the guitarist with 70 s and 80 s rock band Roxy Music. He spent a lot of his early childhood in different parts of the Americas and picked up his first guitar at the age of six while in Cuba. From 1972 to 1983 Manzanera was a member of Roxy Music alongside Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno. When the band reformed for a 52-date sell-out world tour in 2001, Manzanera also rejoined them. Aside from Roxy Music, Manzanera has produced his own and other artists work (he has his own studio in London with a high profile client list) including David Gilmour s album On An Island (Manzanera also played on the 2006 Gilmour tour to promote the album). On the upcoming dates in Japan, he says, I m delighted to be returning with my

Jun / Jul Rock & Pop aiko Jun 2, 3, 24 & 25 Japanese pop vocalist Bayside Hall, Osaka • Pop • 7pm Jun 2; 6pm Jun 3, 24, 25 • ¥5,800 • TEL: 0570200-888

miwa Jun 3 & 4 Japanese singer-songwriter and actress Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Singer-songwriter • 6pm Jun 3; 3pm Jun 4 • ¥6,800 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Britney Spears Jun 6 American pop singer Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Pop • 7pm • ¥11,000/¥14,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

the pillows Jun 15

Live Music

fantastic Sound Of Blue band, who are brimming with youthful talent and incredible musicianship, they keep me on top of my game!

British guitarist and producer with Roxy Music • Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥8,500/¥9,500 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Japanese alternative-rock trio formed 1989 Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥4,320 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Dragon Ash Jun 17 Japanese rock-rap group since 1996 Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock rap • 6pm • ¥6,300 • TEL: 06-6882-1224

Crazy Ken Band

Staghorn

Aldious

Jun 20

Jun 23

Instrumental three-piece from Missouri, US, and other bands

Japanese female melodic-metal group

Gattaca, Kyoto • Rock • TIME: TBA • ¥1,800/¥2,300 • TEL: 050-1225-6613

Club Quattro, Osaka • Metal • 7pm • ¥4,300/¥4,800 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

The Fall of Troy

Megumi Mori

US post-hardcore trio from Washington since 2002

Jun 25

Jun 20

Japanese guitarist and singer

Neverland, Nara • Rock • 6:30pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • TEL: 0742-36-2431

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Jun 21

Funk-pop band fronted by Ken Yokoyama Club Quattro, Osaka • Funk pop • 5:30pm • ¥6,500 • TEL: 06-6882-1224

Scandal

Gattaca, Kyoto • Rock • 5:30pm • ¥4,000/¥4,500 • TEL: 050-1225-6613

Jun 25 Hokage, Osaka • Rock • 3:30pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • TEL: 06-6211-2855

Japanese female rock band

Taku Taku, Kyoto • Folk rock • 5pm • ¥5,200 • TEL: 06-6357-4400

Monkey Majik Canadian-Japanese pop-rock band formed 2000

Jun 25 Neverland, Nara • Pop rock • 5pm • ¥4,800 • TEL: 0742-36-2431

Jun 29

Jun 18

Paul Shortino Band

Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥4,860 • TEL: 06-6357-4400

Jun 21

Jun 17

American rock vocalist (ex-Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot)

Neverland, Nara • Rock • 6pm • ¥4,860 • TEL: 0742-36-2431

Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

• Muse, Kyoto • Pop rock • 7pm • ¥4,800 • TEL: 075-223-0389

Michelle Branch Jun 26 American singer-songwriter and actress

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Live Music

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New York Standards Quartet Lead by saxophonist Tim Armacost, the four-piece jazz group New York Standards Quartet also features David Berkman, Daiki Yosukagawa, and Gene Jackson. Growing up partly in Japan, Tim Armacost s first encounter with an instrument was the clarinet at age six in Tokyo. Later in his teens, in the States, he started playing tenor sax. After a trip to Europe and India, he found himself in New York in 1993 where he recorded his first release as a leader. Almost 12 years since the band first came together, they have just released their latest album, Sleight of Hand. On the music, pianist Berkman says, These are such great melodies, you can do almost anything with them and, as always with improvisation, that sense of What s happening today? remains exciting.

The Dead Daisies

Gabrielle Aplin

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The Dead Daisies are a supergroup of sorts, though the person that founded the group is Australian businessman-come-guitarist, David Lowry. Current members alongside Lowry include guitarist Doug Aldritch (Whitesnake, Dio), bassist Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders), vocalist John Carobi (Motley Crue), and drummer Brian Tichy (Billy Idol, Whitesnake).

Since 2012, The Dead Daisies has included a number of other well-known artists.

English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin first caught the attention of the public by posting acoustic covers on YouTube, and then aged just 19 she signed with Parlophone Records to put out her first album.

The debut release came out a year later and charted well in the UK with positive reviews. Influenced by her folks and Joni Mitchell and Bruce Springsteen records, she released the EP Miss You at the end of last year.

The band released a live album last month Live & Louder featuring 16 songs recorded during the 2016 European tour. They return to Japan after getting a fantastic response at last year s Loud Park Festival. On the Japan shows the band says, We re very, very much looking forward to coming back!

Australian-American supergroup rock band formed 2012 • Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥7,500 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

Jazz four-piece featuring saxophonist Tim Armacost • Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Jazz • 7pm • ¥3,000/¥4,700 • TEL: 075-2557273

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Earlier this year, Aplin took the bold step of leaving Parlophone to record future material on her own independent label, Never Fade Records. The new EP has been described as a new sound for the musician, a departure from the guitar sounds of the album Light Up The Dark. She says the Miss You EP represents a dream-like state and surreal reality.

Independent British singersongwriter • Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • singer-songwriter • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥6,900/¥7,900 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Live Music Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • singer-songwriter • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥9,800/¥10,800 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Arto Lindsay Jun 26

Club Quattro, Osaka • Metal • 7pm • ¥7,500 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

The Birthday Jul 6 Japanese rock four piece

American singer, guitarist, and producer Shangri-La, Osaka • Experimental • 7:30pm • ¥8,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Taku Taku, Kyoto • Rock • 7pm • ¥5,000 • TEL: 06-6341-3521

Granrodeo

Kashimoto Yuka

Jul 8-9

Jun 29

Anime soundtrack Japanese rock duo

Japanese ukulele player and vocalist plus other artists Foot, Rock & Beers, Osaka • Mixed genres • 6:30pm • ¥TBA • TEL: 066282-1120

Praying Mantis & Lionheart Jun 30 New Wave of British Heavy Metal double-bill Club Quattro, Osaka • Metal • 7pm • ¥8,000 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

Aikawa Nanase Jul 2

Bayside Hall, Osaka • Rock • 6pm Jun 8; 4pm Jun 9 • ¥6,500 • TEL: 0570200-888

Sondre Lerche Jul 10 Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist Janus, Osaka • Singer-songwriter • 7pm • ¥4,800/¥5,300 • TEL: 06-6214-7255

Polyphia plus guests Jason Richardson & Luke Holland Jul 11 Technical instrumental bands

Japanese pop vocalist Rock Town, Osaka • Pop • 6pm • ¥7,777 • TEL: 06-6632-6900

Phil Manzanera Jul 4 British guitarist with Roxy Music and producer Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥8,500/¥9,500 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Muse, Osaka • Rock instrumental • 7pm • ¥6,800 • TEL: 0570-200-888

X Japan Jul 11 & 12 Japan s most successful rock band formed 1982 Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥10,000/¥12,000 • TEL: 06-6341-4506

Gabrielle Aplin

Spitz

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Jul 4 & 5

British independent singersongwriter

Japanese rock band s 30th Anniversary tour Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm • ¥7,900 • TEL: 06-6357-6969

The Dead Daisies Jul 6 Australian-American rock band formed in 2012

Billboard live OSAKA, Osaka • singer-songwriter • 6:30pm/¥9:30pm • ¥6,900/¥7,900 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Noriko Mitose Jul 14 Japanese vocalist with the band Kirche and solo

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INTERVIEW

Praying Mantis In the UK in the late 70s early 80s, there were a number of bands labeled the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and one of those bands was Praying Mantis. Last year, the band released the well-received album Legacy. Along with Praying Mantis, the band Lionheart will be playing featuring original Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton, who is also a past member of Praying Mantis. KS spoke with Mantis founding member Tino Troy to talk about the upcoming dates in Japan.

Praying Mantis has always had a strong fan base in Japan that will no doubt be looking forward to hearing some of the classic tracks plus newer material from Legacy. With a new album due towards the end of 2017 will there be any tracks planned for that release on the live set list?

Both Bands will play for one hour a piece plus a very special surprise encore. We will likely play a couple of songs from the Legacy album but the aim of the Mantis set on this occasion will be to capture the essence of the early 80 s, the NWOBHM era. So, we ll be playing an old school program incorporating much of our first album Time Tells No Lies.

Taku Taku, Kyoto • singer-songwriter • 7pm • ¥3,800/¥4,400 • TEL: 075-351-1321

Bobby Caldwell Jul 14 & 15 American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • AOR • 6:30pm & 9:30pm Jul 14; 4:30pm & 7:30pm Jul 15 • ¥11,500/¥12,500 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Soundstatues Jun 14–24 US hard rock, acoustic, and electronic trio Various venues around Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Kobe, Nara), times and ¥ differ per venue so check soundstatues. com for details.

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It s great to still be remembered that way but it is a great shame that Iron Maiden do not embrace that tag anymore. We have tried in the past to get on the bill for the odd one-off show (or two) which would have been extra special for the fans. Reliving those early days of the NWOBHM era would have made for some amazing shows. Nevertheless, there will be a special treat for the fans in Osaka and Tokyo this summer. Dennis will also be guesting with Mantis for some songs.

Is Japan a special place to play for Praying Mantis?

Most definitely. Our Japanese fans know the words to all our songs and have big hearts and loud voices. We look forward to this trip and hopefully again next year when there will be a new Praying Mantis album to promote. We send all our fans our warmest wishes and look forward to seeing them all in the summer.

NWOBHM double-bill concert • Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥8,000 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

The Muggles

Riyoko Takagi

Japanese jazz alto saxophonist

Every Fri & Sat

Jun 24–25

Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7:30pm/9pm • ¥5,500/¥6,000 • 06-6342-5821

Mellow ballads, classic rock, and rock n roll from Osaka-based jamming band

Japanese jazz pianist solo and with trio

Woodstock Café, Ashiya • Rock and group sounds • Free admission (¥2,000 for 2 drinks+snack) • TEL: 079-734-1044

Jazz & Blues Isabella Lundgren & Carl Bagge Trio Jun 19 Swedish piano trio and vocals Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7:30pm¥9:30pm • ¥5,500/¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6342-5821

Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7:30pm & 9:30pm Jun 24; 7pm & 8:30pm Jun 25 • ¥4,500/¥5,000 (with trio) Jun 24; ¥4,000/¥4,500 (piano solo) Jun 25 • TEL: 06-6342-5821

Bungalow Jun 29 Japanese-Australian jazz four piece Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Jazz • 7:30pm • ¥3,200/¥4,000 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Saori Yano Jun 30

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Kaori Kobayashi Jul 11 Japanese fusion-jazz saxophonist Billboard live OSAKA, Osaka • Jazz • 6:30pm • ¥9:30pm • ¥5,500/¥6,500 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

New York Standards Quartet Jul 13 Quartet featuring saxophonist Tim Armacost Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Jazz • 7pm • ¥3,000/¥4,700 • TEL: 075-255-7273

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Namura Zosen Atochi Pendulum, the Australian Drum n Bass/ electronic rock band, was originally formed

by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul El Hornet Harding in 2002. They released their debut album Hold Your Colour in 2005, which featured established Drum n Bass producers such as DJ Fresh and TC, and made it to on the charts in the UK and Australia. Their next album, In Silico, was released in 2008.

It incorporated more rock elements and was well-received, not only Australia, but also in the UK and the United States. They released two more albums by 2010. In 2011 two of the original band members, Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, started the EDM duo Knife Party.

Knife Party s third EP, Haunted House (2013) ranked #1 on the US Dance chart and their first album Abandon Ship (2014) ranked #2 on the chart. Pendulum went on hiatus as Knife Party became their main focus. In 2015 they announced that Pendulum would reunite in 2016 to perform alongside Knife Party at the

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Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Florida. They recently played at several more festivals and announced a reunion tour, which is going to kick off with DJ sets in Japan. Don t miss the return of Pendulum!

Pendulum DJ Set Japan Tour in Osaka (Drum’n’Bass/EDM) • LIVE: The Game Shop • DJS: Pendulum + MC Verse, Kenz1, Hmen, Masashi, Toyo + Leo, Keshigomu, Hi-c, M. Minami + more • OPEN: 3pm–10pm • ADMISSION: ¥4,000 (ADV: ¥3,500) • WHERE: Kitakagaya • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com (party organized by Circus)

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Metro

Alzar

Echo Kyoto presents “Doon Kanda DJ Set + Jesse Kanda Art Show” (Experimental/ Electronic/Art) • Sound & Installation SHOW: Jesse Kanda + more • OPEN: 7pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,500(ADV: ¥3,000) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Nao Nomura presents Alzar Saturdays (Techno/Tech House) • DJS: Licaxxx, Senda, Nao Nomura • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (ADV: ¥2,500/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥700/1D) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • alzar.jp

Atmos

2 (Fri) Alzar Tri feat. Bryan Brack Alzar Fridays (Techno) • DJS: Ben, Dom Pang, Jun Izumi, Jay • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,000/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • alzar.jp

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Barboela (Techno) • LIVE: Ken’ichi Itoi • DJS: Kazuma, Wataru Takagi, Maruotakeshi • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D (W/F: ¥1,500/1D) • WHERE: Kobe • atmoskobe.tumblr.com

Circus Kabuto x DJ Ageishi (House) • DJS: Kabuto, Ageishi • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

Compufunk Records Nhk yx (Experimental/Techno) • LIVE: Nhk yx • DJS: Masanori Ikeda, Spinnuts, Compufunk • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,500/1D • WHERE: Kitahama • TEL: 066314-6541 • compufunk.com

Singh’s Kitchen & Bar Singh’s World vo.13 Supa Fes Zenya Sai vol.1 (Goa Trance/Progressive Trance) • ACTS: Akai aka Gravity, Atesh, Happy, Mi-bou, Naga, Hiposhin + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D & Supa Fes (Spice Rock Festival) Ticket • WHERE: Namba • TEL: 06-6632-4433 • singhkitchen.com

Zakuro Hush! Lounge (Tech House/Techno/ House) • DJS: Yashima, Nakamura, Masanao Shibata + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-3607 • zakuro-osaka.com

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4 (Sun) Futuro Café Ghetto grotto (Tribal/Downtempo/ Experimental) • ACTS: Caveman, OveNaxx, Ayathmo, Seikatsu, Va:traaha • OPEN: 6:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,800 (ADV: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • futurolive.exblog.jp

9 (Fri) Alzar Wols Feat.Iori Alzar Friday (Techno) • DJS: Iori, Takaaki Itoh, Loe • OPEN: 11:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,000/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 0906960-8527 • alzar.jp

WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI / Joule

Metro

Psyko Punkz “Wietse” Release Japan Tour (Hardstyle) • ACTS: Psyko Punkz, Energy Dai, Monogotz a.k.a. Nmdb, Rude Boys, Kc Miula + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: TBA (FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

Do it Jazz! – The New Generation! – (Jazz/Crossover/House) • ACTS: Midori Aoyama, Taihei Koyama, Masaki Tamura, Yukari Bb, Sota, Torei • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D (Mail RESERVATION: ¥2,000/1D) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Metro Haremame International presents Taylor Deupree×Ichiko Aoba Tida Tour 2017 (Experimental/Ambient) • ACTS: Taylor Deupree×Ichiko Aoba • OPEN: TBA (Day Time) • ADMISSION: ¥4,000 (Mail RESERVATION: ¥3,500) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Noon + Cafe Club Jazz Kissa [More] Vol. 81 presents “Vinyl Session” feat. Japanese Manner (Jazz/Crossover/House) • DJS: Tatsuro, Yohei Okamoto, Gokiuchi, Daisuke Matsumoto, Shinji Okano • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 (FOREIGNERS: ¥500/1D) • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 066373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

Triangle Sorbus (Breakcore/Hardcore) • ACTS: Fujiyama Geisha MC’s, Emubee, Laxenanchaos, 5364, B45h, Revenge + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

10 (Sat) Circus Night Birds (Drum’n’Bass/House/ Techno) • DJS: Badmyth, Yuuna, Toyo, Fumi, Mightwhales + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

Jaai Onosim presents Psychedelic Trance Party – Another Sky – (Psychedelic Trance) • ACTS: Avantgarde, Hiroto, Mat, Noriko Namba, Shiva + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-3037-3214 • iflyer. tv/ja/Bar-JAAI

Joule Skazi feat Electric Trance Bomb (Psychedelic Trance) • ACTS: Skazi, Yuji, O-Man, Moxon + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: TBA (FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

Circus Theodore Motel Supported by Carhartt WIP (Hip Hop) • ACTS: Yuksta-Ill, MC Khazz, M.o.s as Infamy Fam, Mikumari, Owlbeats, Psycho Patch, Shigechiyo, Endrun, Ce$ + more • OPEN: 6pm–1am • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

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Joule Tipsy★Girls Only Party – No Bra Night – (Open Format) *Lesbians, Bisexuals & Heterosexuals Ladies Only Party • DJS: Nagisa, Fumine + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

Misono Universe

RE: Obscure 4 (Experimental/Noise/

Electronica) • LIVE: Endurance, Junya Tokuda, Standard Grey, Neues Museum Shuntaro Yokoyama, Musika-nt, Hirotaka Shirotsubaki • OPEN: 5:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • nuthings.wordpress.com

Socore Factory Socore Factory 3rd Anniversary – Ishi No Uenimo Reggae – (Reggae/Ska/Afrobeat) • LIVE: 1★Crew, Duvali, Slow Riddim & Good Times • DJS: Touch the Sky Crew, Little Voice Crew + more • OPEN: 8pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6567-9852 • socorefactory.com

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Spice Rock Festival 2017 (Alternative/ Trance/Funk/Drum’n’Bass) • LIVE: Black Club, Harvest, Hadaka-efuda • ACTS: Monogotz aka. MC Nmdb, Electric Mama, Swoon Designing Orchestra, Akai aka Gravity, Hme + more • OPEN: 3pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500, W/ FLYER: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Namba • TEL: 06-6641-8733 • universe.osaka

Noon + Cafe Nootrino (Cumbia/Latin/Afrohouse) • LIVE: Amanita, Duvali, Stepak-takraw • DJS: Pirates Choice, Kazukiyo, Cabaret + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (W/FLYER: ¥2,000, Like on FB: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

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Compufunk Records Frank Music Nacht in Osaka (Electro/ House/Ambient) • DJS: Johannes Albert, Ryoma Sasaki, Jazzu de osaka + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • WHERE: Kitahama • TEL: 06-6314-6541 • compufunk.com

Noon + Cafe Hairai (Techno/Electronica) • LIVE: Soha, Decke • ACTS: Hiloco aka nerodoll, Aon, Egnos, Kawano Yasunori, Alfagiri + more • OPEN: 8:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

Triangle Psybai – Fullmoon Mondo, Revenge, Shaka-ichi, Yanmah B.D.B!!- (Psychedelic Trance/Bass) • ACTS: Fullmoon Mondo, Shaka-ichi, Mi-bou, Yanmah, Revenge + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 •

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Mark Redito Japan Tour 2017 in Osaka (Electro House) • DJS: Mark Redito + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

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Out of Base Vol.15 (Psychedelic Trance/ Suomi Trance) • LIVE: T.K.O • DJS: Seiji Animaminimal, Tanny, Deep Fryer, Maro, sinx • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-30373214 • iflyer.tv/ja/Bar-JAAI

Joule See you at (Techno/House) • DJS: Cristoph, Yashima, IdiotYuuka, Tsubasa, Dmitri + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: TBA (FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

Triangle Japan Invasion feat. Chin Stroke Records (Breakcore/Hardcore) • ACTS: Chin Stroke Crew, Shimamura, Ka4u, Numb’n’dub, Usk, Shaka-ichi, Bio Hannya + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,400 (ADV: ¥1,900; FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

Troop Cafe Lovers Jak (Deep House/Disco/House) • DJS: DeViere, Takeshi Kouzuki, Yuko Nishida • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-3213130 • troopcafe.jp

28 (Wed) Noon + Cafe Death Mix (Juke/Bass/Techno/Electro) • DJS: Fulltono, Makoto Murakami, Tuttle, Irimito, Pan • OPEN: 8pm-Midnight • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

Metro Diamonds are Forever presents Soul Train 2017 (House/Disco/Drag Queen Show) • DJS: Lala, kor • Drag Queen SHOW: Simone Fukayuki, Fracoir Aldente, Afreeda O Blart, Soyokaze San, Chocolate de Chocolate, Sana Siida + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D (STUDENTS: ¥2,000/2D; FOREIGNERS: ¥2,000/2D) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

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Cinema

/ WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI

Note: for show times and ticket information, please contact the cinemas directly

Toho Cinemas Umeda Now showing: Beauty and the Beast, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Fast & Furious 8, Split, Sing, Arrival • From Jun 1: Logan • From Jun 9: Patriots Day, A Monster Calls • From Jun 17: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword • From Jun 23: Fifty Shades Darker • From Jun 24: Hacksaw Ridge 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: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, Fast & Furious 8, Beauty and the Beast, Thomas & Friends: The Great Race, Sing • From Jun 1: Logan • From Jun 3: Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing – In and Out of the Folk Revival 1961–1965 • From Jun 10: The Duel • From Jun 17: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 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: The Edge of Seventeen, The Autopsy of Jane Doe • From Jun 3: Blood Father • From Jun 10: Rupture • From Jun 17: I Am Not a Serial Killer, Call me Francesco – The Pope (ITA), Forushande (FRA) • From Jun 24: Powidoki (POL) Tel: 06-6440-5930 • ttcg.jp/cinelibre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st and 15th of the month – ¥1,000

Theatre Umeda Now showing: Manchester by the Sea, Taxi (IRN), Ich und Kaminski (BEL), Dukhtar (PAK) • From Jun 10: River • From Jun 17: El olivo (SPA) Tel: 06-6359-1080 • ttcg.jp/theatre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st of the month – ¥1,000

Osaka Station City Cinema Now showing: Live by Night, MET Live Viewing Eugene

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Onegin (RUS), The Light Between Oceans • From Jun 1: Logan, Gold • From Jun 3: 20th Century Women • From Jun 9: Patriots Day • From Jun 10: MET Live Viewing Der Rosenkavalier • From Jun 17: Un homme a la hauteur (FRA), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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Osaka

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: Beauty and the Beast, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Fast & Furious 8, Split, Personal Shopper, Cafe Society, Desierto, Sing, La La Land, Arrival, The Light Between Oceans • From Jun 1: Logan, Gold • From Jun 9: Patriots Day, A Monster Calls • From Jun 17: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword • From Jun 23: Fifty Shades Darker • From Jun 24: Hacksaw Ridge 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: Live by Night, MET Live Viewing Eugene Onegin (RUS) • From Jun 1: Logan • From Jun 3: 20th Century Women • From Jun 9: Patriots Day • From Jun 10: MET Live Viewing Der Rosenkavalier • From Jun 17: Un homme a la hauteur (FRA), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword • From Jun 24: Hacksaw Ridge 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: Lion, Moonlight, Life Animated • From Jun 17: I Am Wrath • From Jun 24: Toni Erdmann (GER) Tel: 06-6282-0815 • cinemart.co.jp/ theater/shinsaibashi • Discounts: Mon (men); Weds (women); 1st and 25th of the month – ¥1,000

Logan. From June 1.

Kyoto Movix Kyoto Now showing: Live by Night, MET Live Viewing Eugene Onegin (RUS) • From Jun 1: Logan • From Jun 3: 20th Century Women • From Jun 10: MET Live Viewing Der Rosenkavalier • From Jun 17: Un homme a la hauteur (FRA), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Tel: 075-254-3215 • smt-cinema.com • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st and 20th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Kyoto Cinema Now showing: Taxi (IRN), La academia de las musas (SPA), Song for Marion, Weiner, Freeheld, The Light Between Oceans • From Jun 3: Se Dio vuole (ITA) • From Jun 10: Manchester by the Sea, El Abrazo de la Serpiente (COL) • From Jun 17: The First Monday in May, Jodaeiye Nader az Simin (IRN) • From Jun 24: Forushande (IRN), Allied Tel: 075-353-4723 • kyotocinema.jp • Discounts: Weds (women & men); 1st of the month – ¥1,100

Toho Cinemas Nijo Now showing: Beauty and the Beast, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Fast & Furious 8, Split, Cafe Society, Desierto, Sing, Arrival • From Jun 1: Logan, Gold • From Jun 9: Patriots Day, A Monster Calls • From Jun 17: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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• From Jun 23: Fifty Shades Darker • From Jun 24: Hacksaw Ridge Tel: 075-813-2410 • tohotheater.jp • Discounts: Weds (women); 1st & 14th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Hyogo OS Cinema Mint Kobe Now showing: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Split, Cafe Society, Fast & Furious 8, Beauty and the Beast, Arrival • From Jun 1: Logan, Gold • From Jun 9: Patriots Day • From Jun 10: Forushande (IRN) • From Jun 17: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword • From Jun 23: Fifty Shades Darker • From Jun 24: Hacksaw Ridge Tel: 078-291-5330 • jollios.net • Discounts: Tues (women); 1st and 16th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Kobe Kokusai Shochiku Now showing: Live by Night, MET Live Viewing Eugene Onegin (RUS) • From Jun 3: 20th Century Women, La danseuse (FRA) • From Jun 10: MET Live Viewing Der Rosenkavalier • From Jun 17: Un homme a la hauteur (FRA) Tel: 078-230-3580 • smt-cinema.com • Discounts: Tues (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Hey Sports Fans

Coolabah Sports Cafe is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary

Japan s number-one Australian/New Zealand sports bar and restaurant is turning 10!

Coolabah Sports Cafe has built up a reputation of being true to the food, sport, and cultural aspects of Australia/New Zealand. They make the best chicken parmigiana in Kansai with plenty of Australian beer or wine to wash it down with. The five screens in the bar offer a 360-degree view of any sporting event you wish to see from EPL, NFL, AFL, NRL, cricket, and more. Coolabah started its Australian meat pie range under the name Coolaz Pastries and they are currently being distributed to bars around Kansai such as Cherry Bomb, Midnight, Murphys, Persepolis, The Local Irish Pub, TNT, and of course Coolabah.

So, stop into any of these venues and try the best homemade Australian meat pies in Japan. Coolabah has generously sponsored Kansai Scene events on a regular basis. Even if you have never been down under, a visit to Coolabah Sports Cafe will make you feel like you have!

Address: Nishi Shinsaibashi 2–15–13, Housen Building 1F • Tel: 090-4299-2202 • Facebook: Coolabah Sports Cafe • coolabah.jp

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Sakura Warriors: Hear Them Roar!

Osaka s premier professional soccer team Cerezo Osaka invites tourists to a free home game this month!

Text: Kansai Scene • Images: Cerezo Osaka (Osaka FC)

What better way to experience true Japanese culture than to seat yourself among thousands of screaming fans dressed in hot pink, waving giant flags adorned with team crests and cherry blossoms?

Well, this month is your chance to do it all for free. J League soccer team Cerezo Osaka is granting complimentary entry to the first 1,000 tourists from outside of Japan through the doors of its home game against Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday, June 17th.

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The match is at Yanmar Stadium in Nagai and kick off is at 7pm. To qualify, all you need to do is to go to the ticket stand outside the front gates of Yanmar Stadium and show your return boarding pass or passport with your tourist visa. Tickets can be picked up from 3:30pm and entry to the stadium begins at 5pm.

The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish (the cherry blossom is the floral emblem of Osaka city) and the team color is a very loud pink. Despite its

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foreign name, there are only a few foreign players on the team, the newest of which is Croatian central defender Matej Jonjić who has been with the team for the last three months.

The 25-year-old from Split, who previously played for two years in Korea, transferred to team Cerezo three months ago. He says the Japanese soccer scene is bigger and better than the professional football he played in his home country.

In Europe, I ve only played in Croatia, so this is a much

Promotional Feature Photos: © OSAKA F.C.

Hotaru Yamaguchi (above) and Hiroshi Kiyotake (opposite left) are both members of the Japan national team.

higher level and the players are better and everything, so it s a huge difference compared with what I used to play before, he said.

In Croatia, we only have a few thousand people watching games, whereas here every stadium is full and it s nice to play – a nice feeling – the atmosphere is good.

Seating capacity at Yanmar Stadium is 47,000 and the roar of the sakura no senshi-tachi (cherry-blossom warriors), as they are known, rivals a Hanshin Tigers baseball home crowd! As is the case with Japanese baseball, there is just as much fun off the pitch as on it, with a passionate crowd

Top left: Hiroshi Kiyotake. Top right: Matej Jonjić.

of supporters chanting and cheering for the full 90 minutes.

Look out for the fierce but friendly team mascot – a wolf nicknamed Lobby. His full name is Noble Valiente Hache Lobito de Cerezo, which roughly translates to a noble and brave son of a wolf from the Cerezo family, of good lineage. The other team mascot is the esteemed Madame Lobina, Lobby s mother, who passionately supports her son and the Cerezo Osaka team at many of the matches. Her full name is Elegante Esplendida Madame Lobina de Cerezo, which roughly translates to elegant and splendid Madam wolf from the Cerezo family, of good lineage.

Every family has a quirky character or two, and the Cerezo family is certainly no exception. Don t miss your chance to don the hot pink and join the army of sakura warriors to experience the shenanigans in the stands for yourself! KS

Details » Time: Ticket pick-up from 3:30pm;

Stadium entry from 5pm; Kick off at 7pm » Access: Midosuji subway line, Nagai Stn, Exit 3 » Website: eng.cerezo.jp » Instagram: @cerezo_osaka » Eligibility: Simply show your passport (with tourist visa) or return boarding pass to claim your free tickets. Limited to first 1,000 fans.

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TRAVEL

Shimantogawa: Downstream Adventures Paddle into the great outdoors and explore the twists and turns of Japan s Shimanto River.

Text & Images: Randy Poehlman

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he Shimanto River, which flows through Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku Island, is the last clear stream of Japan. At an impressive 196 km in length, the river is free of man-made dams, and the various local towns and communities have forged strong relationships with all aspects of river life.

Shimantogawa boasts 47 chinkabashi, which are cleverly designed bridges that allow flood waters to breach the top of the bridge while leaving the structure mostly intact when the flood waters retreat.

The bridge design features a road with streamlined pillars anchored into the river bed which holds the passageway a few meters from the river below, but it is free from side

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railings, so there is less drag in high waters.

The best way to experience the Shimanto River is to glide along its surface. The rocky river provides a unique opportunity to kayak, canoe, or raft, with stretches of calm, naturally flowing water, accentuated with technical white-water drops. If you are new to paddle sports then the safest way to experience the river is to join one of the many tours on offer.

These tour options provide you with all the equipment, instruction, and guidance you need, as well as photos of your journey. These packages are usually offered on a half-day or full-day basis. The one-day kayak experience provided by Canoe Kan, located in the small town of Ekawazaki, is priced at

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¥8,100 and runs from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The half-day kayak experience is ¥5,400 and is offered from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. The one-day tour starts with signing in, paying, and getting the paperwork out of the way in the large cabin-style outpost. Then participants head to the riverside to get their gear sorted and fitted before starting the paddling tutorial and then finally getting their boats into the water. The rest of the morning is spent practicing in calm waters close to Ekawazaki before breaking for lunch and coming back to start the afternoon tour, which travels 8 km to the most famous of the chinkabashi bridges and back.

Of course, those with more experience and a sense of adventure can plan their own

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runs along the river. However, you must provide your own boat and gear, as tour companies will not rent any equipment to customers who do not join a tour. There are numerous campsites that line the river, both established and free range. Camping on a small inlet overlooking the arching river with a mid-sized mountain off in the distance boasted one of the most picturesque views of the area. There are many places to park your vehicle and launch your boat along the water. The flow of the river in early May seemed to be relatively calm.

However, various sections of fast-dropping white water raised the thrill level considerably and offered technical challenges.

Generally speaking, the river seemed fairly shallow and was often spread wide over a rocky river bed. The water was warm enough to engage in short swimming sessions, including a few exciting jumps from the chinkabashi. My personal route started from Utsuigawa, and my goal was to reach Ekawazaki, roughly 45 km downstream, but after paddling hard for around seven hours, I was only able to reach Tosa-Showa. To my delight, I was subjected

to a great deal of rough water that broke up the otherwise peaceful paddling.

Some of the towns also offer small onsen. Relaxing in a hot bath after a day spent enjoying a pristine river is one of the simple luxuries of rural life in Japan. The steamy waters of Taisho Onsen in the hamlet of Tosa-Taisho definitely helped relieve the minor bumps and bruises of a day of river adventuring.

These same small towns that line the river are accessible by train, but keep in mind that trains come and go very infrequently – sometimes only a few times a day – so it is more efficient to travel by a rental car or your own transportation.

The roads running alongside the river connect the various small towns. These roads also feature markets with locally sourced produce and goods at various points along the way.

The Shimanto River basin is famous for seared bonito fish and this local delicacy, called katsuo tataki, is commonly served with lemon, onion, and parsley. It is a delectable treat while visiting Kochi Prefecture.

Shikoku Karst One of Japan s three largest karst landforms can be found in Shikoku Karst Natural Park where you can enjoy sprawling fields, pastoral scenery with grazing sheep and cattle, and landscapes dotted with camstone, or white limestone, and cone-shaped sinkholes. It straddles the towns of Niyodogawa , Tsuno and Yusuhara . The Tengu Plateau is known as an area where dairy cows are pastured and from June to July, beautiful flowers can be seen on the plateau. Heading up the narrow roads to the Shikoku Karst was a seemingly never-ending road of hairpin turns around rock faces, and tree-lined cliff sides that were secured with their metallic barriers.

After winding up the mountain to a trailhead, you can visit a welldeveloped lookout spot equipped with a restaurant, hotel, gift shop, campsites and log cabins. A cedarchip-lined forest trail extends into the plateau from this viewing spot and gathering point. The first 1 km of trail is blanketed in goldenyellow wood chips which emit a rich, foresty aroma. The peak of the plateau is at 1,485 m of elevation, but that is misleading, as the climb from the viewpoint parking lot is probably only a few hundred meters of increased elevation, and the summit can be reached in about one hour from the parking area.

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Food & Drink

/ GREAT PLACES TO EAT

FOODSPOTTING

Okinawa is renowned for its beaches, music, and unique cuisine.

Luckily, you don t have to hop on a plane to get some Ryukyuan refreshments. Kwacchii sabira!

Text & Images: Matt Hodgkins

Thianda

Jumaru

Haisai

If you re an awamori lover, or you just want to get to know Okinawa s local liquor better, this restaurant in Kitahorie is a dream come true. With over 50 bottles, each categorized by region and flavor profile, you could spend an entire evening sampling and never stop to think about food. That would be a huge mistake, though. Thianda s menu boasts the genuine taste of Grandma s home cooking, and offers many authentic dishes that should not be missed. The rafute, a pork rib that comes out looking like a chocolate cake, is prepared over two days in awamori, and will melt in your mouth. For something different, try the deep-fried mozuku, or seaweed, with some Ishigaki sea salt. Local artisan wares, beautiful paintings, and a large aquarium make this a great date spot.

There are both smoking and no smoking sections, with a healthy gap separating the two. Reservations recommended.

Located between Fukushima station and the Umeda Sky Building, this secluded second-floor izakaya perfectly captures the Okinawan laid-back lifestyle. A narrow staircase leads into a polished woodenfloor area adorned with shamisen, shisa (lion dogs), and awamori bottles. Guests can sit on bar stools or at traditional Japanese-style floor tables. Don t expect chairs here! If you ve never had Okinawan food and want to discover something you like, Jumaru offers a large selection of Okinawan staples. The deep-fried beni-imo (purple sweet potato) and spam onigiri (rice balls) are both outstanding ways to kick things off. Seagrapes, goya chanpuru (Okinawan stir fry), and spicy souki soba are all well represented and come highly recommended. Anything you choose should be enjoyed with a draft Orion beer or awamori. Drinking seems to be highly encouraged in Jumaru, making it a good place to eat lots of small plates and share some laughs with friends or coworkers who don t mind a smoky atmosphere.

Finding smoke-free Okinawan restaurants is trickier than you might think. However, tucked away on the restaurant floor of HEP Navio, you ll find Haisai: an excellent place to get some tasty Okinawan grub without a side order of second-hand smoke. Since Haisai is a chain of restaurants found mostly in shopping malls, the atmosphere is more Fauxkinawa than Okinawa. That being said, the restaurant is bright, colorful, comfortable, and the large menu has all the classics for very reasonable prices. If you re famished, the taco rice bowl is delicious, and portions are very generous. Awamori is available, but if you re feeling adventurous, definitely try an Awa High. Picture a highball, but made with awamori. For a citrusy twist, go for the the shikuwasa Awa High. As with most Okinawan restaurants, Blue Seal ice cream is available in a plethora of standard and bizarre flavors. Haisai is perfect for lunch and casual dinners.

OPEN: 11:30am–2:30pm; 5pm–12 midnight (L.O. 11:30pm; CLOSED: Tue • Price RANGE: ¥1,000–¥5,000 • ACCESS: Yotsubashi Subway Stn, Exit 4, 2-min walk • TEL: 066532-8883 • TABELOG: Thianda (てぃーあん だ 堀江店)

OPEN: 6pm–3am (LO: 2am); CLOSED: Sun • Price RANGE: ¥3,000–¥4,000 • ACCESS: JR Fukushima Stn, 5-min walk • Tel:06-64425189 • TABELOG: Jumaru (遊食家 じゅまる)

OPEN: 11:30am–3pm; 5:30pm–11pm; Sat & SUN: 11:30am–11pm • Price RANGE: ¥1,000– ¥2,500 • ACCESS: Midosuji or Hankyu Umeda Stn, 3-min walk, 6F HEP Navio • TEL: 06-6948-5017 • GURUNAVI: Haisai 沖縄食堂

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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> [3660-6373-2017-06-14]

Comm. Services CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!. Looking for ways to give back? Living in Kansai and speak English? We are looking for people help us help people in the community - as a volunteer Phone Counselor or LiveChat support worker - as an outreach volunteer: coordinate events or help out on the day Contact: TELL Kansai <kansai@ telljp.com> Website: www.telljp. com [4074-6138-2017-06-07]

Pets ADORABLE ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES IN NEED OF HOME. We have beautiful English Bulldog puppies for ready for their new homes. Puppies are nice and healthy and have been vaccinated and vet checked, micro chipped and had worm/tick treatment up to date. Very cute puppies, will make perfect family pets.

We are willing to give them out for rehoming only go Contact: Almanson <jessihoda@gmail. com> [4069-6751-2017-05-31] POODLE PUPPIES FOR REHOMING. We do have available two poodle puppies in for re-homing. Only serious families shall be given attension. Please for more pictures and photos do not hesitate to contact us for a comprehensive talk Contact: janelou241 <janelou241@gmail. com> [4075-6759-2017-06-07]

Friendship HANDSOME AND COOL SJM. Handsome and cool SJM seeks well-educated, interesting, attractive, nonsmoking SWF to share wonderful times and make a good friendship. So let s meet for coffee or lunch to know each other better. If no experience, please just try me. E-mail: healsan@yahoo.com Contact: Healsan <healsan@yahoo.com> [2680-5448-2017-06-11]

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> [32566096-2017-06-22]

EDUCATED SMART WOMAN WANTED FOR MATURE DISCRETE RE. Nice Smart funny sweet considerate Asian SM seeks a lady to enjoy life for longterm relationship. Health support, survival tips assured. If she is smart enough to appreciate nature, society, practice frugality, the better fit for both. Won t cheat U, Based on mutual trust, faith, warmhe@rt.respect, Contact: nobel benzene <speak6up@yahoo. co.jp> [3513-104-2017-05-25] LOOKING FOR A LADY FOR AN ART MODEL. Hello. I am a gentle male in 40 s occasionally draw croquis of persons. I seek a person to be a live model for my drawing. It is easy with rests any time if you like, no experience needed.Any nationality, either Japanese or foreigner is welcome.

If you interested, please feel free to mail me. Contact: brabbits <brownrabbits@hotmail.com> [4073-5897-2017-06-04]

SMART INTNL F SOUGHT FOR DISCRETE HARMONY RELATION. Im med-natured, funny humor, savvy easygoing knowledgeable guy. Seeking sweet woman from Western cultural background to hang-out, enjoy nature, for LT Relationship. Some intelligence, openminded heart, social, sense of humor is preferred to get along better. No cheating. Not for money, sex or asobi Contact: nobel benzene <speak6up@yahoo. co.jp> [4104-104-2017-06-23]

Announcements BALL HOCKEY (STREET HOCKEY) IN KOBE SANNOMIYA. Come play ball hockey (street hockey) with us every Tuesday nights outside at the Minato no mori park down Flower road in Sannomiya, Kobe starting at 8 pm until 10 pm. We have extra sticks and play pickup games. Come see and try it! See our Facebook page: Kansai Street Hockey Association Contact: kansaihockey <dave.bouchard@ usherbrooke.ca> Website: kansaihockey.x10.mx/ [4018-67052017-06-14]

OSAKA BOOK GROUP'S JUNE MEETING. The Voyeur s Motel

by Gay Talese will be discussed on June 25 at a member s house

Classifieds

near Hanku s Sojiji station.

Come to the station s main gate at 2pm. Contact: Masanaka <akanasam@yahoo.co.jp> Website: www.facebook.com/ groups/OsakaBookGroup/ [4086-

set, and more! Everything is like new--we ve lived here only 1 year!

Contact: miroux <aladrokrystin@ gmail.com> Website: osaka. craigslist.jp/fuo/6141183241. html?lang=en&cc=us [4096-6769-

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Other MOROCCAN YOUNG MAN LOOKING FOR A SERIOUS RELATIONS. みなさん、こんにちは、Up for a serious relationship, I live in Morocco, I m planning on living in Japan though. So feel free to hit me up if you are interested in me:-) . I m a painter, traveler, I love Nature and animals, I love all Contact: Soullll <souhail_boo@ yahoo.com> [4076-6709-2017-06-09]

For Sale (2nd-hand) Bicycles & Scooters PAJERO MINI. Pajero Mini with 30,868kilometers . Vehicle is in very good condition Shaken good Till December 2017 blue color.

AT transmission,A/C AM/FM/CD stero with USB/iPod input. Asking ¥230,00. Photos on request Contact: racer162 <racer162@ mac.com> [3969-1262-2017-06-16]

Home & Kitchen SULTAN HUGLO SEMI DOUBLE MATTRESS FROM IKEA. Semi Double Mattress Sultan Hugo from Ikea. Semi double mattress.

Used as a guest bed Excellent condition. Bed frame not included Sultan Hugo mattress from Ikea.

Ready for pick up. Size 200cm by 83cm by 140cm/ 8,000 yen. Price as stated Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com> [4052-6674-2017-06-07]

WASHER/DRYER,DINING SET, BEDROOM FURNITURE N MORE!.

Hello, we are selling everything in our apartment now so don t hesitate to stop by and/or reserve something--on sale: a combo Toshiba washer/dryer, a Toshiba aircon, a refrigerator, an oven, a city gas stove, a dining table

LARGE DOUBLE KARLSTADT SOFA BED. Long white sofa easily seats 3 people. Opens up into a double sofa bed 200 cm by 140cm.. Comes with white covers that are removable and washable. Sofa covers. Pick up only need 2 people to carry it.

8,000 yen Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com> [4064-6674-2017-05-26]

IKEA MALM QUEEN SIZE BED FRAME (NO MATTRESS). Malm queen size bed frame high i160cm by 200cm in white stained oak.

Original price 31,990. 2 yrs old.

Excellent condition. Perfect for anyone who enjoys plenty of sleeping space. Comes with duvet and 3 duvet covers. No mattress incl. outside measurements 177 x 213 cm Pick up only. 12,000yen Nara Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com> [3987-6674-2017-06-21]

Computers & Tech OVATION GUITAR W/ HARD CASE. Ovation slim line acoustic/electric guitar with hard shell case. Guitar is in excellent condition. Pictures available on request ( images too large for the site) Asking ¥35,000 Contact: racer162 <racer162@ mac.com> [3419-1262-2017-06-08] 1 YEAR OLD 13 INCH APPLE MACBOOK PRO. 13 MacBook Pro w/ Retina display, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 120GB SSD (solid state drive), 8 GB RAM and Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB. Barely used and bought in 2016. I live in Toyonaka and will meet you in Osaka if you want. Perfect condition and no problems. ¥100,000 firm. Contact: mattkaste <mattkaste@yahoo.com> [40836087-2017-06-12]

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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

Kyoto

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Hyatt Regency, Nikko Hotel, St. Regis, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka, Ritz Carlton, Hilton Osaka, Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka, InterContinental Hotel Osaka Tourist Information Centers

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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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Royal Hotel, Royal Park Hotel The Kyoto, Kyoto Nikko Hotel Tourist Information Centers

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

Junkudo Nishinomiya, Junkudo Sannomiya, Kinokuniya Kobe

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