Kansai Scene #206 July 2017

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

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Sizzling Celebrations!

Summer festival season is here

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RURAL RETREAT TO THE OKAYAMA VILLAS

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

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Summer is also music festival time, and this month we ve got the Mission Impossible Kyoto 2017 and the Fuji Rock festivals to look forward to. If the heat and the crowds aren t really your thing, consider a trip to the recently reopened Okayama International Villas for taste of Japanese rural life (p 21). Or, how about a beachy getaway? A few nights on Okinawa s Zamami Island could be just what you need (p 24). Happy summer celebrations!

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About Kansai Scene

The hot weather is here and with it comes a stack of steamy summer festivals (p 4–9)! The Gion and Tenjin matsuri are two of the biggest and come with plenty of traditional cultural rituals. If you re a fireworks fan, head to Tenjin Matsuri, Sakai Ouo Yoichi, the Hikone Fireworks Festival, or the Wakayama Port Fireworks Display for some mesmerizing lights-in-the-sky action. Religious fire rituals take place at Tanabata in Shitennoji and at one of the greatest fire-themed events in Japan – the Nachi Fire Festival in Wakayama.

Art ...........................................................................................10 Live Music ..........................................................................13 Club ........................................................................................ 18 Cinema................................................................................ 20 Classifieds.........................................................................27 Getting Around / Maps........................................... 30

ON THE COVER: This month’s cover image features the Osaka Legend of the Milky Way event (Jul 7)

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Okayama International Villas Four unique villas in the Okayama region provide for a tranquil weekend away.

TRAVEL Text: Donald Todt

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CocoMomo&Co Tantalize your taste buds with the exotic Mediterranean cuisine and gluten-free confectionery of CocoMomo&Co. PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Text: Jason Haidar

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

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Zamami Dreaming Let white sands, azure waters, and island life seduce you this summer.

TRAVEL Text: Judith LaFaver

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Foodspotting Satiate your sweet tooth with these delectable Kobe desserts.

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Osaka Legend of The Milky Way 2017 平成OSAKA天の川伝説 2017

Okawa River (between Kitahama and Temmabashi), Osaka • Jul 7

Fifty-thousand LED prayer stars will be floated down the Okawa River in Nakanoshima Park located in the heart of Osaka. Now in its ninth year, this summertime spectacle creates a luminescent sea of electric blue representing the Milky Way, so be sure to have your camera ready! Those wishing to participate by releasing their own prayer star can buy a ticket in advance (¥1,200) or at the door (¥1,500). There will also be special boat cruises and plenty of food stalls to add to the festive spirit.

TIME: 7:20pm–9pm (cancelled in case of stormy weather) • ADMISSION: Free to observe • ACCESS: Kitahama Stn; Temmabashi

Gion Festival 祇園祭

Yasaka Shrine & Surroundings • Jul 1–31

One of the top three festivals in Japan; various ancient ceremonies are held at venues around the central Kyoto during this month.

One of the highlights is the grand parade of yamaboko floats on the 17th and 24th.

Stn • osaka-amanogawa.com ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Hankyu Line, Kawaramachi Stn • yasaka-jinja.or.jp/event/gion.html

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

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

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

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The Evening of Star Festival Tanabata in Shitennoji 七夕のゆうべ in 四天王寺 2017

Shitennoji Temple and Surroundings, Osaka • Jul 6–8 Shitennoji Temple hosts one of many national tanabata events celebrating the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair). As the legend goes, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar. To celebrate this traditional Japanese star festival, a 27-meter bamboo-grass tunnel decorated with tanzaku (colorful strips of paper that people write their wishes on) and an artificial LED Milky Way will be constructed at Shitennoji Temple. The venue will be lined with street stalls, and there will be various events including a concert, an astronomical viewing session, and workshops about the stars. On July 8th, a fire ritual will be held at the temple to burn the tanzaku. See website for details and times.

TIME: 3pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Subway Stn, 5-min walk • tanabatanoyuube.net

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Nachi Fire Festival 那智の火祭り

Kumano Nachi-Taisha, Wakayama • Jul 14 One of the greatest religious fire-themed events in Japan, the Nachi Fire Festival takes place in the picturesque area surrounding the shrine Nachi-taisha in Wakayama. Celebrating the anniversary of the change of residence held in the 4th century, the deities of Nachitaisha make a pilgrimage to the place of the original shrine at Nachi Falls. Following elaborate ceremonies, 12 red totems representing gods will be carried to the waterfall. A team of pilgrims carrying large torches will join the totems on the mountainside. Watch the pilgrims go up the steep stone steps, boldly swinging torches casting an alluring glow across the grounds.

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Kii-Katsuura Stn, bus to Nachisan • kumanonachitaisha.or.jp

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The 14th Kishu Yosakoi Festival, Let’s Dance! おどるんや∼第 14回紀州よさこい祭り∼

Come and experience the joy of the Yosakoi dance festival. Originating in Kochi city in 1954, this traditional yet contemporary dance form has rapidly spread across Japan. Meet new people and learn new dances at several venues scattered around the city during this exciting three-day event. The dance style is highly energetic and allows a lot of freedom for individual interpretation.

This festival s popularity is tied to people s nostalgia for the regions in which they lived their childhoods.

TIME: 11am Jul 30 & Aug 5; 9am Aug 6 • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Wakayama

Stn, Nankai Wakayamashi Stn • kishuyosakoi.jp

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Wakayama Castle & Surroundings, Wakayama • Jul 30, Aug 5 & 6

Tenjin Festival 天神祭り

Osaka Temmangu Shrine & Surroundings, Osaka • Jul 24 & 25

The Tenjin Matsuri is one of the largest and most colorful festivals in Japan, drawing a million festival-goers every year. The premiere Osaka summer festival starts on July 24th with solemn rituals taking place at Temmangu shrine. On the 25th, things pick up with lively music setting the tone as portable shrines are paraded through the streets in a grand procession around the neighborhood near Temmangu shrine. The highlight comes as over 100 boats sail up and down the Okawa River and in the evening when 6,000 fireworks light up the night sky.

TIME: all-day event • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osakatemmangu Stn • tenjinmatsuri.com

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Jul 22 & 23: Umeda Yukata Summer Kimono Festival 2017

Osaka Tanabata – Star Festival 七夕祭り

Hatamono Shrine • Jul 6 & 7 Hatamono-jinja is dedicated to the tanabata deity Vega and is decorated with bamboo branches on both days of the star festival. The shrine is surrounded by numerous street stalls and welcomes many visitors during this event. The portable-shrine procession is held at 4pm on the 7th.

TIME: starts early evening • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Tsuda Stn, 15-min walk • murata35.chicappa. jp/meisho/hatamono

Great Japan Beer Festival ビアフェス大阪 2017

MyDome OSAKA • Jul 14–16

and a different vibe to the mix; but the purpose remains the same, to bring all kinds of people together for a good party.

DJs, live music, good food, craft beer, Corona specials, one of a kind t-shirts, art, love and YOU! TIME: 7pm - late • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 includes 1 drink and a ¥500 coupon for Viva • ACCESS: Nankai Sakai Station 2 mins • vivalmort.com

Umeda Yukata Summer Kimono Festival 2017 梅田ゆかた祭2017

Grand Front Osaka & Surroundings • Jul 22 & 23 Don a yukata (summer kimono) and enjoy the music, food, drinks, and festive atmosphere at this two-day summer event in Umeda. It is a great opportunity to wear a yukata and take part in the traditional Japanese Bon dance. See website for more details.

Calling all beer lovers! Behold, the largest beer-tasting event in Japan! Enjoy the diversity of aromas and flavors from a large variety of beers from Japan and abroad.

TIME: depends on event • ADMISSION: most events free • ACCESS: JR Osaka Stn • umeda-connect.jp

See website for details • ACCESS: Sakaisuji-Hommachi Subway Stn, 6-min walk • beerfes.jp/index_beerfes_ osa_e.html#gaiyo

宗右衛門町夏祭り

Viva La Mort 4th Anniversary / Party and Bullsh*t 5

Come to Soemon-cho for a live show hosted by comedians, a beauty contest, and a beer garden with fine food from well-known restaurants. This event promises to be a perfect summer s night out.

ビバラモートの4周年！

Viva La Mort, Sakai • Jul 16 We're teaming up with our homies Nightbirds this year to add a new wrinkle, hard beats,

Soemon-cho Summer Festival Aiaibashi Bridge, Soemoncho • Jul 22 & 23

TIME: 5pm–10pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Nipponbashi Subway Stn, 5-min walk • soemon-cho.com

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Mega Dinosaur Exhibition メガ恐竜展2017

Osaka Bay Area ATC Hall • Jul 25–Sep 3 Featuring over 200 exhibits of fossils, skeletal reconstructions, models, and even dinosaur robots, This temporary exhibit has all a dinosaur enthusiast could want and more.

TIME: 9:30am–4:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,300 (¥1,600 at door) adults, concessions • ACCESS: New Tram Line, Trade Center-mae Stn • mega2017.jp/ index.html

Tennoji Zoo Night Visits

Kyoto Iwami Kagura Dance

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Yasaka Shrine • Jul 16 One of the classical Japanese performing arts, Iwami Kagura, features brightly colored costumes, lively music, and dynamic dancing depicting some of Japan s ancient myths and legends. Be mesmerized by an eight-headed monster serpent moving vigorously across the stage.

TIME: 6:30pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Gion-shijo Stn, 7-min walk • http://kyotocf.com

天王寺動物園ナイトZoo

Tennoji Zoo • Jul 29 & 30, Aug 5, 6, 11–14, 19 & 20 See what the animals are doing after dark! The Tennoji Zoo offers a unique opportunity to see the nocturnal habits of their animals.

TIME: 9:30am–9pm • ADMISSION: ¥500 adults, concessions • ACCESS: JR Tennoji Stn, 10-min walk • city.osaka. lg.jp/contents/wdu170/tennojizoo

Sakai Ouo Yoichi 堺大魚夜市

Mitarashi Festival – Foot Bathing Ritual 御手洗祭

Shimogamo Shrine • Jul 23–30 Aristocrats once took part in this annual summer purification ritual in the 9th century.

Experience this ritual and purify yourself by walking in the Mitarasi pond.

TIME: 5:30am–9pm • ADMISSION: ¥300 • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Demachiyanagi Stn, 10-min walk • shimogamo-jinja.or.jp

Ohama Park • Jul 31 Sakai hosts this annual spectacle – a huge fish auction with a 700-year history. There will be various attractions aside from the auction including hundreds of food and souvenir stalls and a fireworks display.

TIME: 1pm–9:30pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Nankai Line, Sakai Stn, 3-min walk • yoich.com/index.html

Torchlight Court Dance 篝の舞楽

Shitennoji Temple • Aug 4 Be transported to another world during this ancient dance under torch light that dates back to the Asuka Period (538 AD–710 AD).

TIME: 7pm–8pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • ACCESS: Subway Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Stn, 5-min walk • shitennoji. or.jp/event/8

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Hyogo Parade of Sailing Vessels 神戸開港150周年記念 帆船パレード

Meriken Park • Jul 15 Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Kobe Port, there will be a parade of sailing vessels on the water and a sail-spreading demonstration on the shore.

TIME: 11am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Minatomotomachi Subway Stn, 7-min walk • kobeport150.jp/umi

Himeji Robo-Challenge 姫路ロボ•チャレンジ第22回大会

Himeji City Science Museum • Jul 15 & 16 During this exciting bipedal humanoid robot contest, there will be a stage holding various events such as robot races and one-on-one robot fights. The competition for entry-level budding robo-enthusiasts is on the

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James Acaster Live at ROR Comedy Club ROR Comedy Club Osaka • Jul 15

ROR Comedy are amazed, thrilled, gobsmacked (and still pinching themselves) to present James Acaster for one night only this month. James Acaster is one of the UK's rising comedy stars, with regular appearances on BBC's Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, and a recent appearance on Conan. He is also the only person on the planet to have received five Edinburgh award nominations. Don't miss this opportunity to see him perform in the cosy setting of ROR Comedy Club. Get your tickets now!

TIME: 7pm & 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 adv, ¥2,500 on the door • ACCESS: Namba Stn • rorcomedy.com

Events 15th, and the competition for experienced robot designers is on the 16th.

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Himeji Stn, bus to Hoshinoko Yakata-mae • city.himeji. lg.jp/atom/robo/robo_challenge/ regulation/entry.html

Dolphin Coast Project 2017

TIME: 7pm–10pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Nara Stn, 10-min walk • lightup-nara.jp

Shiga Japan International Birdman Rally 鳥人間コンテスト2017

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Matsubara Suiei-Jo Beach • Jul 29 & 30

Suma Aqualife Park Kobe • Jul 15–Aug 31

Share the nervous energy of hobby airplane makers as they fly their homemade, human-powered aircraft off the lake jetty! Will they fly or will they flop?

Suma Aqualife Park is a largescale, modern aquarium with a unique, triangular roof rising against the background of the sea. In this project, two of the aquarium s dolphins are released to swim in the sea off Suma Beach. To experience feeding them, there is a fee of ¥500. For a chance to assist in training them, the fee is ¥1,000.

TIME: 11am–5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Sumakaihinkoen Stn, 5-min walk • sumasui.jp/ event/2017/05/287148312016.html

Nara Fuchin Taisai Festival 風鎮大祭

TIME: 8am Jul 29th, 6am Jul 30th • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Hikone Stn • ytv.co.jp/birdman

Hikone Firework Festival 2017彦根•北びわこ大花火大会

Lake Biwa Matsubara Beach • Aug 1 A beautiful fireworks display featuring 10,000 light flowers reflecting on the surface of the lake.

TIME: 7:30pm–8:30pm (postponed to Aug 2 in case of rain) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Hikone Stn • hikoneshi.com/jp/event/articles/c/ hanabi

Tatsuta Shrine • Jul 2 An array of religious rituals and ceremonies will be held in honor of the gods of Tatsutataisha. The shrine s most important event of the year features performers chanting prayers in a shower of sparks from Roman candles.

TIME: 2pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Sango Stn, 7-min walk • tatsutataisha.jp/index.php

Illumination Nara 2017 ライトアッププロムナードなら2017

Nara Park & Surroundings • Jul 15–Sep 24 Nara s historic buildings and World Heritage sites in the vicinity of Nara Park will be illuminated. Come and see ancient sites like Gojunoto of Kofukuji Temple, Yakushiji Temple, and Todaiji Temple in all their luminescent glory.

Wakayama Wakayama Port Fireworks Display 港まつり花火大会

Wakayama Port • Jul 23 Three thousand spectacular fireworks draw 30,000 spectators to this event every year.

During the climax of this special summer attraction, a curtain of light spreads across the sky.

TIME: 8pm–9pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Nankai Line, Wakayama-ko Stn, 10-min walk • w-hanabi.com

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The Bhutan Exhibition – A Hint to Happiness Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

Telling Stories Exhibition • Until Sep 10 • OPEN: 9:30am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥340 • ACCESS: JR Wakayama Stn, bus to Kenchomae stop, 2-min walk • TEL: 073-436-8690 • momaw.jp

Anne Valérie Dupond Exhibition Gallerie De Room 702

The art of the remote Kingdom of Bhutan teems with motifs derived from the Vajrayana school of Buddhism. Divine beings depicted in Bhutanese art were each assigned their own special shapes, colors, and identifying objects during ancient times, such as lotus flowers and thunderbolts. Bhutan is a country known for its fierce protectiveness of ancient traditions, including its more traditional forms of creative expression that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. This exhibition presents an array of approximately 130 precious artworks from Bhutan in three parts: popularity of the Bhutani royal family, Buddhism in Bhutan, and lifestyles in Bhutan. Don t miss this opportunity to view this large collection of rare pieces, on display in Japan for the first time.

Anne Valérie Dupond is a textile sculptor based in Besançon, France who stitches together representations of humans, beasts, and objects from recovered fabrics with needle and thread. Many of these sculptures are formed in replication of the renowned Baroque portrait busts made popular by the Roman artists of the 17th and 18th centuries. Dupond s works exude a charming sense of whimsy atop an undercurrent of darkness, characterized through a sense of roughness that is deliberate and highlighted by her extensive technical skill. Though her works have appeared around the world time and again, this solo exhibition marks Dupond s first in Japan. Don t miss this selection of pieces from one of France s most unique and original up-and-coming artists.

Bhutanese Art Exhibition • Until Sep 3 • OPEN: 10am–5pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,400 • ACCESS: Hanshin line, Iwaya Stn, 8-min walk • TEL: 050-5542-8600 • www.ktv.jp/event/bhutan

Anne Valérie Dupond Exhibition • Until Jul 29 • OPEN: 12pm–7pm • CLOSED: Sun • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Sennichimae subway line, Sakuragawa Stn, 7-min walk • TEL: 06-6561-3702 • dr702.com/gallery. html

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《ドルジェ・チャン坐像》 17世紀 銅造鍍金 ブータン王国国立博物館

One of the main aims of the medium of painting since its inception more than 30,000 years ago has been to tell stories.

Many of the best illustrative works throughout history were created within the context of an underlying narrative, and include characters and moments filled with action and emotion, all unified in a single powerful image. For its summer collection exhibition, The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama has chosen to focus on the stories of creation behind some 100 works by 30 different artists. Viewers are guided toward answers to questions surrounding the events that inspired the images, the ideas that formed the basis of their themes, and how those ideas are conveyed.

Takai Teiji, Lost in Thought, 1935, oil on canvas

The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI / Osaka ART OSAKA 2017 Hotel Granvia Osaka, 26th floor •  Jul 8 & 9 One of the biggest art fairs in Japan, ART OSAKA is celebrating its 15th anniversary bringing top contemporary art to Osaka from both Japan and abroad. This year, 54 art galleries will participate – 21 from the Kansai region, 27 from the non-Kansai regions, three from Taiwan, two from Korea and one from Macau. Sixtyfour hotel rooms will be turned into exhibition booths displaying artworks ranging from fresh new pieces by young artists, to masterpieces by world-renowned artists.

OPEN: 11am–7pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,500 for 1-day pass • ACCESS: JR Osaka Stn, 5-min walk • TEL: 06-6344-1235 • artosaka.jp/en

Yuki Tsukiyama Exhibition Tezukayama Gallery •  Until Jul 29 Yuki Tsukiyama utilizes a variety of materials such as wood, metal, and paint to create his dynamic sculptures, emphasizing the idea of playing with these elements to bring out their full potential.

In this exhibition, Tsukiyama presents a series of wooden panels painted with rich layers of monochromatic color.

OPEN: 12pm–7pm • CLOSED: Sun, Mon & holidays • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Yotsubashi Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 066534-3993 • tezukayama-g.com/en

Records That Changed the World Grand Front Osaka Knowledge Capital •  Until Jul 23 The 1948 invention of the LP paved the way for decades of unforgettable album cover artwork, an influential but dying form of creative expression that has given visual shape to music of all different genres. On display is a selection of some 5,000 jackets from records that changed the world.

OPEN: 11am–7pm • ADMISSION: Depends on event • ACCESS: JR Osaka Stn, 5-min walk • TEL: 06-6372-6427 • kanazawa-it. ac.jp/record

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Kyoto Works by Imperial Household Artists: Maki-e Lacquerware Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum •  Until Aug 13 Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquerware decoration technique that was developed for court nobles during the Heian period. Works are decorated with sprinkled gold or silver powders derived from various materials.

This exhibition features lacquerware designed by leading imperial household craftsmen.

OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon & Tues • ADMISSION: ¥800 • ACCESS: JR Kyoto Stn, bus #206 to Kiyomizumichi stop, 5-min walk • TEL: 075-532-4271 • sannenzakamuseum.co.jp/index.html

Posters of Czech, Poland, and Hungary Kyoto Institute of Technology, Arts and Crafts Resource Museum •  Until Aug 11 Witness a selection of posters produced in Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic between the end of World War II and 1989 when these countries ran under the limiting influence of the Soviet Union. These graphic works demonstrate different aspects of these cultures and how history impacted them.

OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Sun & holidays • ADMISSION: ¥200 • ACCESS: Karasuma subway line, Matsugasaki Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 075-724-7924 • museum.kit.ac.jp/index.html

Hyogo The Beauty of Meissen Porcelain: Lovely Figurines and Flowery Service The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo •  Until Aug 27 Meissen porcelain was the first hard-paste porcelain to be produced in Europe. This exhibition showcases more than 100 elegant 19th-century Meissen works from the Gifuken Gendaitogei Museum.

Artworks include stunning figurines, tableware, and more.

Hiizuru tokoro no Tenshi Exhibited period: Second period ©Yamagishi Ryoko

Yamagishi Ryoko Exhibition ~ TERASU – metamorphosis Kyoto International Manga Museum Award-winning artist Ryoko Yamagishi s elegant and colorful works first hit the manga scene in 1969 and rose to fame some two years later. She is known mainly for her serialized stories that focus on ballet, one of her favorite childhood pastimes, but she has published works spanning a range of other literary themes in the genres of history, horror, and fantasy.

Yamagishi has won acclaim for her skilled depictions of human psychology and her impressive layout compositions. This retrospective exhibition covers the entirety of Yamagishi s career, allowing visitors to witness the evolution of this worldrenowned artist s creative metamorphosis over time. On display are representative works from Yamagishi s treasured publications, including 34 newly exhibited pieces from her comic, Hiizuru Tokoro no Tenshi. *Color illustrations and some other works will be exhibited only for limited periods.

Yamagishi Ryoko Exhibition • Until Sep 3（Second period: Jun 29 - Aug 1 , Final period: Aug 3 - Sep3 ) • OPEN: 10am–6pm • CLOSED: Wed (open on Aug 9, 16) • ADMISSION: ¥800 • ACCESS: Karasuma Oike Stn, 2-min walk • TEL: 075-254-7414 • kyotomm.jp/en

ACCESS: JR Fukuchiyama line, Aino Stn, bus to Hyogo Togei Bijutsukan stop • TEL: 079-597-3961 • mcart.jp

Wakayama Hisao Suzuki “The Speed of Sculpture” The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama •  Until Sep 10

Hisao Suzuki forms his sculptures from iron, bronze, lead, stone, and more recently, stainless steel.

This display of some 15 pieces of Suzuki s works dates as far back as the 1980s.

OPEN: 9:30am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥340 • ACCESS: JR Wakayama Stn, bus to Kencho-mae stop, 2-min walk • TEL: 073-436-1337 • momaw.jp

OPEN: 10am–7pm (until 9pm Fri & Sat) • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥600 •

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Sigur Ros is an Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjavík, who have been active since 1994.

They released their debut album Von in 1997 and had a breakthrough with their second album A Good Beginning (translated from the Icelandic title). Known for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi s falsetto vocals, and the use of bowed guitar, the band s music is also noticeable for its incorporation of classical and minimalist aesthetic elements – qualities that have landed them features on the soundtracks of a number of television shows and movies. Their hypnotic, almost tranceinducing sound provides for an amazing live show experience, as one fan has testified on the band s website: A wonderfully hedonistic experience – they did things to parts of my brain that I didn t even know existed.

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Icelandic post rock from Reykjavik since 1994 • Zepp, Osaka • Post rock • 7:30pm • ¥9,000/¥18,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Pop • 5pm Jul 15; 4pm Jul 16 & 17 • ¥8,400/¥9,400 • Tel: 0570-200-888

Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Reggae fusion • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥12,000/¥13,000 • Tel: 06-6342-7722

Lego Big Morl

Austin Mahone US singer-songwriter

Norwegian singer-songwriter

Japanese four-piece rock band from Tokyo

Jul 10

Jul 17

Rock & Pop Sondre Lerche

Janus, Osaka • singer-songwriter • 7pm • ¥4,800/¥5,300 • Tel: 06-6214-7255

BATI-HOLIC

Japanese rock-pop band s second album release

Taiko-drum rock band

Jul 15 Taku Taku, Kyoto • Rock pop • 7pm • ¥2,000/¥2,300 • Tel: 075-351-1321

Arisa Takigawa

Jul 20

Shangri-La, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥3,500 • Tel: 0570-200-888

Nagisa No Beethovens

Zepp, Osaka • singer-songwriter • 7pm • ¥7,500/¥7,800 • Tel: 0570-200-888

Lostage

Jul 19 Taku Taku, Kyoto • Taiko rock • 7pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • Tel: 075-351-1321

Aldious

Japanese singer-songwriter

Japanese female melodic metal band

Jul 15

Jul 19

Shangri-La, Osaka • singer-songwriter • 5:30pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • Tel: 0570200-888

Muse, Kyoto • Metal • 7pm • ¥4,300/\¥,800 • Tel: 075-223-0389

Ayumi Hamasaki

Live Music

Totalfat Japanese melodic hardcore band

Jul 23 Neverland. Nara • Punk • 6pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • Tel: 0742-36-2431

Flow

Rock trio from Nara

Japanese rock band 15th Anniversary tour

Jul 21

Jul 28

Neverland, Nara • rock • 7:30pm • ¥3,000/¥3,500 • Tel: 0742-36-2431

Big Cat, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥4,900/¥5,400 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Allan Holdsworth Memorial Live

Meggamasso

Japanese tribute band Alien Holding Works to the late British guitarist

Jul 22

Shaggy

Always Umeda, Osaka • Classic Rock • 6pm • ¥3,000 • TEL: 06-6809-6696

Japanese visual kei rock band

Jul 28 Abeno Rock Town, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥4,500/¥5,000 • Tel: 06-6632-6900

Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Fusion • 6:30pm • ¥2,000/¥2,300 • Tel: 075-255-7273

Orange Range Jul 29 & 30

Jamaican-American reggae-fusion singer

Led Zeppelin Tribute

Popular Japanese pop vocalist

Jul 15–17

Jul 20

Jul 23

Five-piece Japanese rap-rock band

Classic rock cover band Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rap rock • 6:30pm Jul 29; 5:30pm Jul 30 • ¥5,000 • Tel: 0570-200-888

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 Jenya Kushnir

Allan Holdsworth Memorial Live

BATI-HOLIC BATI-HOLIC is a five-piece Japanese group mixing influences such as rock, pop, rap, funk, and trance with traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, gottan, flute, and taiko drums. Coming from Kyoto, the band has played recently in Asia and Europe where they received great responses. Their newest release is the recent BATI-HOLIC II album. For a taster, the band s website carries a free download track Panorama. The band s online profile clearly sets out their position and musical stance stating that they are different from recent trends in the Taiko music industry, which tends to put emphasis on Japanese entertainment, as an amusement for mass audience. They go on to state that the important thing for them is to pursue fascination in their music.

July 22 On April 15th, 2017 the music world lost another great artist in British fusion guitarist and composer Allan Holdsworth. A player of great skill and variety, known for complex chord progressions and solos, he began recording in 1969 and worked with some of the top names and bands in the industry. Of Holdsworth, Eddie Van Halen said, That guy is bad! He s fantastic, I love him, and fellow guitarist Robben Ford commented, I don t think anyone can do as much with the guitar as Allan Holdsworth can.

On July 22nd, Live Spot Rag will be holding a memorial live gig in honor of Allan Holdsworth with a performance from the tribute band Alien Holding Works. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the music and the man.

Memorial live concert featuring Allan Holdsworth tribute band • Live Spot Rag, Kyoto • Fusion • 6:30pm • ¥2,000/¥2,500 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Japanese taiko drum rock band from Kyoto • Taku Taku, Kyoto • Taiko • 7pm • ¥3,500/¥4,000 • TEL: 075-351-1321

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Richie Kotzen Aug 15 Richard Dale Kotzen Jr. is an American guitarist, singer, and producer known by many for his time with US glam rockers Poison.

However, he only recorded one album with Poison, ( Native Tongue).

A member of the band The Winery Dogs since 2012 (alongside exDream Theater drummer Mike Portney, and Mr. Big bassist Billy Sheehan), he is a successful solo rock artist in his own right. Kotzen s debut as a solo recording artist was nearly 30 years ago with his selftitled 1989 album and was followed a year later by Fever Dream. This year saw the release of his latest album, Salting Earth. On the new album, Kotzen states, This record of all-new material really shows me in the realm of what I do as far as being a recording artist.

Winery Dogs and solo US guitarist, singer and producer • Big Cat, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm • ¥8,500 • TEL: 066341-4506

Live Music Danny Kortchmar & Friends US rock and pop guitarist, producer, and songwriter

Jul 31 Bliiboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Rock pop • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥7,900/¥8,900 • Tel: 06-6342-7722

Declan O’Donovan Canadian singer and pianist

Jul 31 Club Quattro, Osaka • Singersongwriter • 7pm • ¥5,000/¥6,000 • Tel: 06-6311-8111

Sigur Ros Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjavik since 1994

Aug 3 & 4 Zepp, Osaka • Rock • 7:30pm • ¥9,000/¥18,000 • Tel: 0570-200-888

Dizzy Sunfist Japanese rock trio

Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Jazz funk • 6:30pm/9:30pm • 7,900/¥8,900 • Tel: 06-6342-7722

Billy Kilson American jazz drummer William Earl Kilson

Jul 30 & 31 Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7pm & 9pm Jul 30; 7:30pm & 9:30pm Jul 31 • Tel: 06-6342-5821

Elvin Bishop US blues and rock guitarist

Aug 1 Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Blues and rock • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥7,500/¥8,500 • Tel: 06-6342-7722

Kiyoshi Kitagawa Trio Trio from New York ft. Kenny Barron and McClenty Hunter

Aug 7 & 8 and 10 &11 Mister Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7pm/9:30pm • ¥10,000/¥10,500 • Tel: 06-6342-5821

Aug 11 Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥2,800/¥3,300 • Tel: 06-6357-4400

Daizy Stripper

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Aug 14

Aug 11

Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Jazz • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥7,500/¥8,500 • Tel: 06-6342-7722

Richie Kotzen Ex-Poison US guitarist

Aug 15 Big Cat, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm • ¥8,500 • Tel: 06-6341-4506

Jazz and Blues Phillip Strange

World Kiki Band Mixing traditional shamisen with contemporary instruments

Jul 8 Always Umeda, Osaka • Shamisen • 12:30pm • ¥3,000/¥3,500 • Tel: 066809-6696

US jazz pianist

Kalani Pe’a

Jul 18

Grammy winning Hawaiian musician

B-Roxy, Osaka • Jazz • Time: TBA • ¥1,500 • Tel: 06-6633-8205

Shakatak English jazz-funk band founded 1980

Jul 28

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The hot and humid weather can only mean one good thing – summer music festival time in Japan!

Foo Fighters headlining Summer Sonic on Aug 19

For the Kansai area, we kick off with the Kyoto Daisakusen Mission Impossible three-day music festival from July 7th to 9th.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event and bands performing on the opening day include alternative metallers SiM (Silence iz Mine), 10 Feet (rock trio from Kyoto playing all three days), Nothing s Carved In Stone (featuring ex-Ellegarden guitarist Shinichi Ubukata), and melodic punk band My Hair Is Band. The second day, July 8th, brings in some big rock names in Ken Yokoyama, Radwimps, and Dragonash, and then on the final day of the event Super Beaver (notably known for the single Shinkokyuu), dustbox (melodic punk), RottenGraffty, and Dizzy Sunfist.

The event is held in the large Yamashiro Undo Sogo Park next to Ritsumeikan High School, Uji. Driving to the event is not advised, but from JR Uji station it s either a 10-minute bus ride or a 30-minute walk.

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On August 19th and 20th, Summer Sonic Osaka will be held at Maishima Sonic Park.

Top of the bill on the opening day are the Foo Fighters. Joining them will be Man With A Mission (also appearing at Kyoto Daiskusen), The Struts, Sum 41, and an unexpected inclusion in British 80 s pop singer Rick Astley. Scottish singer, songwriter and DJ Calvin Harris will be performing on the 20th, as will be the Black Eyed Peas, Liam Gallagher, and UVERworld from Kusatsu, Shiga. Summer Sonic is a popular event and also runs in tandem with a Tokyo version on the same days.

Not in Kansai, but probably the most well-known music festival in Japan is The Fuji Rock Festival running from July 28th to 30th. Not just music, there are also a number of workshops on various themes throughout the event. Top of the bill on the three days are Gorillaz (Jul 28) featuring Blur vocalist Damen Albarn, Aphex Twin (Jul 29) the British electronic musician Richard James, and Icelandic female vocalist Bjork (Jul 30). Also on the bill are Queens of the Stone Age, Elvin Bishop, The Strypes, and Cornelius.

Other festivals of note are Rising Sun Rock Festival in Hokkaido (rsr.wess.co.jp), and Rock In Japan Festival, Ibaraki Prefecture (rijfes.jp/2017)

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Kyoto Daisakusen Music Festival Mission Impossible 10th Anniversary Rock Music Festival » Jul 7: SIM/10 Feet/Nothing s Carved

In Stone/My Hair Is Bad + more » Jul 8: Ken Yokoyama/The Bonez/

Radwhimps/10 Feet/Dragonash + more » Jul 9: The Knights Kashidan/Super Beaver/dustbox/10 Feet/ Rotten Graffty + more Yamashiro Sogo Undo Koen, Uji, Kyoto • 1:30pm Jul 7; 11am Jul 8 & 9 • ¥6,200 (1-day pass); ¥12,000 (2-day pass); ¥17,000 (3-day pass) • kyoto-daisakusen.kyoto/17

Summer Sonic 2017 Osaka Multi-genre musical festival » Aug 19: Foo Fighters, Man with A

Mission, The Struts, Sum 41, Rick Astley » Aug 20: Calvin Harris, Black Eyed Peas, Liam Gallagher, UVERworld Maishima Sonic Park, Osaka • Mixedgenre • 11am • 1 day ¥14,000/2 day ¥25,500/Platinum 1 day ticket ¥25,000 • summersonic.com

Fuji Rock Festival Mixed-genre music festival » Jul 28: Gorillaz/The XX/Radwimps/

Queens of The Stoneage + more » Jul 29: Aphex Twins/Cornelius/Quruli/

Elvin Bishop + more » Jul 30: Bjork/Lorde/The Strypes/

Lukas Graham + more Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzuwa-cho, Niigata • ¥19,000 (1-day pass); ¥36,000 (2-day pass); ¥43,000 (3-day pass) • Campsite ¥3,000 • Parking ¥3,000 • fujirock-eng.com

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Summer Festivals

Calvin Harris plays Summer Sonic on Aug 20

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Triangle

JUL

Dubstep/EDM artists Dubloadz (US) and Hydraulix (Australia) are coming to Japan! Dubloadz, Dave Nardolilli, has rapidly risen to prominence over the last three years. In 2014, he had releases on UK bass label Never Say Die, Smog in the US, and Rottun in Canada. Meanwhile, Sydney-based producer Hydraulix (Damien Williams) is the most recognized and dedicated trap music producer in Australia. Some of the biggest names in bass music, like Bro Safari and Excision, are big supporters of his work.

His single Head Bang released in last month by Twonk Records has already become an anthem. Head to Triangle on the 22nd for some head-banging action!

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Fact Base Osaka presents [Dubloadz × Hydraulix Japan Tour in Osaka] (Dubstep/ EDM//Trap) • ACTS: Dubloadz, Hydraulix, Naga, Ka4u, Numb’n’dub, Shaka-itchi, Yanmah + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,800 (ADV: ¥2,300, FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

July 2 (Sun) Socore Factory Desanco presents Rebel Music Vol.4 Pato Banton in Japan (Reggae) • LIVE: Pato Banton, Sister Sauti & Osaka Music Lovers Band • DJS: Itak, Shaggy + more • OPEN: 7pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6567-9852 • socorefactory.com

Joule Joule 18th Anniversary Day2 – Ghastly & Swage – (EDM/Dubstep/ Bass) • ACTS: Ghastly, Swage + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,500 (ADV: ¥3,000, 2Days TICKET: ¥4,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

Metro

before MIDNIGHT: ¥700/1D) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 090-6960-8527 • alzar.jp

Circus Circus 5th Anniversary Dub Phizix & Strategy (Drum n Bass) • ACTS: Dub Phizix & Strategy + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,800) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Gift (Techno/House/Tribal)

7 (Fri) Alzar Boris Alzar Friday feat. Mondschein (Techno/Minimal) • DJS: Boris, Youk, 846, Dprb Crew, Izumi Kimura • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,000/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 090-6960-8527 • alzar.jp

• DJS: Ageishi×Ya△Ma, Yottu × Mukimuki, Terachang Kaoru × Raijin, Dama × Sota, Aiconga × Ken • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Noon + Cafe Long Long Trip (Art/Techno / Tribal) • LIVE: Rhy-s×Mario • DJS: Aluca, Feedbackaa, Stew, Kiho, Tz • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

Circus Circus 5th Anniversary Club Snoozer (Electro/Dance/House) • LIVE: Nahavand • DJS: Soichiro Tanaka, Hisashi the Kid • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

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Alzar Monashee presents Alzar Saturdays (House/Techno)

Siine (House/Techno) • LIVE: Nakamura×Toru Ikemoto • DJS: Ryutaro, Yuichirou Miyamoto, Ben, High Velocity, Dom Pang + more • OPEN: 6pm-Midnight • ADMISSION: ¥1,500 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-49744835 • oo-u.jp

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Metro

Alzar

Nest vol.2 (Breaks/Beat)

Kerker feat.Mantra Collective Alzar Fridays (Techno/House)

• LIVE: Kireek • DJS: Reiz, Akanistha, No Gimmick Classics, Beshalist, Coco Funk Orchestra + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,500/1D (ADV: ¥3,000/1D) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

9 (Sun) Nora Free Space Studio Bion Sonic (Ambient/Experimental)

8 (Sat)

Rooftop Bar OO

• LIVE: Nii Masayuki, Endurance, Standard Grey, Loui Lerroy + more • OPEN: 5pm–10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Minami Morimachi • TEL: 0503699-3171 • nora-studio.net

• DJS: Keiburger, Ebo, Monashee • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D (Entry

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• DJS: Mantra Collective, Kinky Groove, Mamoru Hamada, Yuuna, Hisashi Aochi • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000(ADV: ¥2,000/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 0906960-8527 • alzar.jp

Circus Circus 5th Anniversary Traxman (Juke/House) • ACTS: Traxman, Fulltono + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Joule Lazy Rich in Japan (EDM) • ACTS: Lazy Rich + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV:

WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI / ¥2,000, FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

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Osaka Jo Ongakudo Rave Taisen Festival 2017 (Happy Hardcore/Drum n Bass/Hardstyle/ Trap)

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• ACTS: TBA • OPEN: Noon • ADMISSION: Free • WHERE: Osaka Jo Park • TEL: 06-6947-1197 • iflyer.tv/ja/ osakajoyagaiongakudou

Circus presents Netsky (Drum n Bass/EDM) • DJS: Netsky + more • OPEN: TBA • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Jaai Spiritual Tribe (Psychedelic Trance) • DJS: Semimaru, Bit-Chang, Show-Hey, Gu + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 080-3037-3214 • iflyer.tv/ja/Bar-JAAI

Joule Anything Goes feat. Kenny Dope (House/Hip Hop) • ACTS: Kenny Dope, K-Katsu, Hypnotic inc, Analog 4, Props Crew + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (W/F: ¥2,500, FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

Zakuro Absolute Session feat. Moodman (Tech House/Techno/House) • DJS: Moodman, Beatman, Min-Tech a.k.a Osiri, Yullippe • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-3607 • zakuro-osaka.com

16 (Sun) Noon + Cafe Lien feat. Session Victim Listen to Your Hear Release Tour in Japan (Jazz/Crossover/House) • LIVE: Session Victim • DJS: Yoshihiro Okino, 244 a.k.a. 822, Shirakawa Mitsuyasu, Kansai Crossover Jazz DJs + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

21 (Fri) Alzar Whitesquare Alzar Fridays feat.

One (Techno/House) • DJS: Whitesquare, Yashima, Osakaman, Dmitri, IdiotYuuka • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000(ADV: ¥2,000/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 090-69608527 • alzar.jp

Joule Go Hard (Hardstyle/Trance/EDM) • ACTS: Kutski, Yuji Biomehanika, Monogotz a.k.a MC Nmdb, M.Minami, Wava, Merupo, Matres, M-Project, Horn feat MC Hiro, Thunder + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥3,500; Ladies ¥2,500 (FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

Metro Nebula – 3rd Anniversary Party – (Leftfield/Downtempo/House) • DJS: Takimi Kenji, Kazuma, Podd, Tok • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D (ADV: ¥2,000/1D) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

28 (Fri) Circus Circus 5th Anniversary Super magic Hats (Leftfield/Experimental) • ACTS: Super magic Hats, Kafuka + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Sun Bowl

On and On

Haleo (Techno)

Do You Remember House!?

(House)

• ACTS: Barbara Preisinger, Aoki Takamasa, Spot + more • OPEN: Midnight • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6213-7077 • sunbowl.jp

• DJS: Ise, Daisuke Miyamoto, Yoku, Keiji Shimazaki, Masaki Morii • OPEN: 8pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D • WHERE: Nishi Temma • TEL: 06-6362-0212 • on-and-on. net

29 (Sat) Environment 0g Re: Obscure 5 (Experimental/ Noise/Electronica)

Noon + Cafe Terre Thaemlitz from New York is a Europe and Japan-based deep-house DJ. Terre became the resident DJ at the NY transsexual club Sally s II and won the underground Grammy for Best DJ of 1991. Terre founded his own record label Comatonse Recordings in 1993 and has been mixing deep house, ambient, and fusion ever since. He is best known by the moniker DJ Sprinkles under which his first album Midtown 120 Blues won Resident Advisor s Best Album of 2009. Besides DJ Sprinkles, Noon also invites Germany/Hamburg house duo, Session Victim on 16th. Enjoy deep nights at Noon this month!

Deeparama (Deep House/Techno/Bass) • DJS: Sprinkles a.k.a.

Terre Thaemlitz, Mitsuki + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,900 • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

• LIVE: Endurance, Flagio, Kiniwa Mutsumi, Mukai Takahiro + more • OPEN: 5:00pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • nuthings. wordpress.com

Circus Circus 5th Anniversary Unsalted (Drum n Bass) • DJS: Aki, Toyo, Simo, Rasty, Keshigomu • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 (ADV: ¥2,000) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Joule Walshy Fire Japan Tour – Supported by Medz – (Bass/Reggae/ Hip Hop) • ACTS: Walshy Fire + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

Singh’s Kitchen & Bar Singh s World vo.14 (Psychedelic Trance/Goa Trance) • ACTS: Show-Hey, Akai aka Gravity, Fly, Hiroto, Sion★Akihabara + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,500/1D • WHERE: Namba • TEL: 06-6632-4433 • singhkitchen.com

30 (Sun) Circus Circus 5th Anniversary Daniele Baldelli (Cosmic Disco/Tribal) • DJS: Daniele Baldelli, Altz + more • OPEN: 6pm–12 Midnight • ADMISSION: ¥2,500 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

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Cinema

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

Osaka Toho Cinemas Umeda Now showing: Beauty and the Beast, Patriots Day, Logan, A Monster Calls, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Fifty Shades Darker, Hacksaw Ridge • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales • From Jul 7: John Wick: Chapter 2 • From Jul 15: Power Rangers, Cars 3 • From Jul 21: Despicable Me 3 • From Jul 28: The Mummy 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: Logan, Bob Dylan – Roads Rapidly Changing: In and Out of the Folk Revival 1961–1965, The Duel, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, The Girl with All the Gifts • From Jul 15: Power Rangers, Cars 3 • From Jul 21: Despicable Me 3 • From Jul 28: The Mummy 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: Free Fire, I Am Not a Serial Killer, Call Me Francesco – The Pope (ITA), Forushande (FRA), Powidoki (POL), Toni Erdmann (GER) • From Jul 1: Vergiss mein nicht (GER), Don t Blink – Robert Frank, Robert Doisneau: Through The Lens, Dog Eat Dog • From Jul 8: Alone in Berlin, Theory Of Obscurity A Film About The Residents, Yoga Hosers • From Jul 15: Dancer • From Jul 22: Full Speed (FRA), The Bye Bye Man, Backstage (FRA) • From Jul 29: The Founder, Fai bei sogni (ITA) 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, El olivo (SPA) • From Jul 1: Truman (SPA), Wild Oats • From Jul 29: Heartstone (ISL)

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Tel: 06-6359-1080 • ttcg.jp/theatre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st of the month – ¥1,000

Osaka Station City Cinema Now showing: Un homme à la hauteur (FRA), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Going in Style • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales • From Jul 7: Paris Can Wait • From Jul 8: Life • From Jul 15: Power Rangers • From Jul 21: Bleed For This, Despicable Me 3 • From Jul 28: The Mummy 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, Patriots Day, Logan, A Monster Calls, Gold, The Light Between Oceans, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Fifty Shades Darker, Hacksaw Ridge • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales • From Jul 7: Paris Can Wait • From Jul 15: Power Rangers, Cars 3 • From Jul 21: Despicable Me 3 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: Un homme à la hauteur (FRA), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Hacksaw Ridge • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, The Girl with All the Gifts • From Jul 8: Life • From Jul 15: Power Rangers, Cars 3 • From Jul 21: Despicable Me 3 • From Jul 29: The Founder 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: I Am Wrath, Toni Erdmann (GER) • From Jul 1: Take Me to the River • From Jul 8: My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn • From Jul 15: The Honeymoon Killers, Alléluia (BEL) • From Jul 22: Body/Ciało (POL)

Life. From July 8.

Tel: 06-6282-0815 • cinemart.co.jp/ theater/shinsaibashi • Discounts: Mon (men); Weds (women); 1st and 25th of the month – ¥1,000

Tel: 075-353-4723 • kyotocinema.jp • Discounts: Weds (women & men); 1st of the month – ¥1,100

Toho Cinemas Nijo

Kyoto Movix Kyoto Now showing: Un homme à la hauteur (FRA), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Hacksaw Ridge • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Revolt • From Jul 8: Life • From Jul 15: Power Rangers, Cars 3 • From Jul 21: Despicable Me 3 • From Jul 28: The Mummy • From Jul 29: The Founder 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: Manchester by the Sea, Se Dio vuole (ITA), El Abrazo de la Serpiente (COL), The First Monday in May, Jodaeiye Nader az Simin (IRN), Forushande (IRN), Allied • From Jul 1: Experimenter, Releve: histoire d une création (FRA), Paris Texas (FRA), Robert Doisneau: Through the Lens (FRA) • From Jul 8: Tigers, Smrt u Sarajevu (FRA), Suffragette • From Jul 15: Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot (ITA), Don t Blink – Robert Frank • From Jul 22: Powidoki (POL), A fond (FRA), Ossessione (ITA), Everybody Wants Some • From Jul 29: Alone in Berlin, La terra trema (ITA), Woman in Gold

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Now showing: Beauty and the Beast, Patriots Day, Logan, A Monster Calls, Gold, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Fifty Shades Darker, Hacksaw Ridge • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales • From Jul 15: Power Rangers, Cars 3 • From Jul 21: Despicable Me 3 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: Patriots Day, Logan, Gold, Arrival, Forushande (IRN), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Fifty Shades Darker, Hacksaw Ridge, I am Wrath • From Jul 1: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales • From Jul 7: John Wick: Chapter 2 • From Jul 15: Power Rangers • From Jul 21: Despicable Me 3 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: Un homme à la hauteur (FRA), Going in Style • From Jul 1: Revolt • From Jul 8: Life Tel: 078-230-3580 • smt-cinema.com • Discounts: Tues (women); 1st of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Getting There From Shin-Osaka Stn, Kyoto Stn, or Shin-Kobe Stn, take the Shinkansen to Okayama Stn (takes around one hour from Osaka and Kyoto and half an hour from Kobe).

From Okayama, proceed using local train lines, buses and taxis (or a rental car) to the villa of your choice.

Shiraishi is 20 minutes by ferry from the port near Kasaoka Stn.

TRAVEL

Return of the Okayama Villas An authentic rural Japanese experience.

Text & Images: Donald Todt

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ong-time Kansai residents likely have fond memories of the Okayama International Villas. Established in the 1980s, they were designed to give visitors to Japan an authentic rural Japanese experience at a reasonable cost. They were built in beautiful settings that include mountain villages, a fishing port, and an Inland Sea island. It was a sad day when four of the six villas closed in the late 2000s.

The good news, however, is that two of those four villas have recently reopened as privately operated facilities, meaning that four of the original six villas are open again. The four villas ̶ Ushimado, Hattoji, Fukiya (renamed Eleven Village) and Shiraishi ̶ are located at the four corners of the southern half of Okayama Prefecture.

Each villa has its own unique design and atmosphere and includes four or five Western or Japanese-style rooms. Visitors share common living facilities. For most villas, prices are around ¥3,500 a night without meals, or ¥4,000 if you are staying alone in the room. Eleven Village charges ¥5,000 for one night, ¥4,500 each for two nights, and ¥4,000 each for three or more nights. All of the villas have cooking facilities which range from minimal (Ushimado) to fully featured (Shiraishi). Ushimado and Eleven Village have the most dining-out options; in the other two areas, guests should be prepared to cook. KS

The Villas USHIMADO

nippon-olive.info/mall/villa Located on a hillside in the coastal village of Ushimado, this reopened villa s rooms offer spectacular views of green hills and the Inland Sea. After exploring the town, you can take a ferry to the tiny island of Maejima nearby and rent bicycles for some leisurely cycling.

HATTOJI

international-villa.or.jp This villa is an authentic thatched-roof farmhouse in a tiny, picturesque mountain hamlet. Sleep on tatami (straw mats) and enjoy sitting around the traditional square irori (hearth) inside the villa on chilly nights.

The villa was recently rethatched and looks lovely.

ELEVEN VILLAGE (formerly Fukiya)

elevenvillgae.jimdo.com Set in the former copper-mining mountain village of Fukiya, this reopened villa is unchanged except for the new hammock on the second floor and the fact that it now offers vegetarian meals. This villa location is incredibly picturesque and arguably has more things to do than the other villa locations: an old copper mine, bengara (red ocher) dye works, and restored country manors.

SHIRAISHI

international-villa.or.jp Particularly ideal for a summer visit, this beautifully designed island villa has a large deck with a stunning view of the Inland Sea. What s more, there is a swimming beach right down the hill. Extensive trails criss-cross the top of the island s hills for even more breathtaking views.

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Food & Drink

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Fusion Food to Ignite the Senses Surrender to the culinary pleasures of the Mediterranean and Middle East.

Text & Images: Jason Haidar

CocoMomo&Co – a unique gem in the crown of excellence that is Osaka s culinary scene – is named after owner and head chef Ling s adorable three-yearold twin daughters (Coco and Momo). This restaurant boasts fusion cuisine unlike anything else in Kansai.

My food is MediterraneanMiddle Eastern with a mix of everything from my travels and my background, Ling smiles.

His passion for food preparation and presentation is equal parts humble food connoisseur and culinary artist. Like any good artist, he is never satisfied, always striving to perfect a dish or take on a new challenge. Ling s experience growing up in a culi-

CocoMomo&Co » Address: 545-0053 Osaka, Abeno-

ku, Matsuzakicho 3-6-2 » Tel: 06-6624-8323 » Open: 11:30am–11pm » Closed: Mon (open on Holiday

Mon) » Facebook: Cocomomo&co » Instagram: cocomomonco

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nary family, his formal training in the prestigious kitchen of Ottolenghi in London, and his extensive worldwide travels have all fused together in his unique cooking and artful dishes.

One of his signatures dishes – smooth, creamy hummus with fresh-baked homemade pita bread (¥650) – is served with a splash of color, thanks to the fresh Italian parsley and smoky Spanish paprika sprinkled atop. The hero ingredients are sumac spice and Ling s specially crafted za atar – a mix of several Middle Eastern herbs that he prepares himself. Like everything at CocoMomo&Co, it is prepared with fresh ingredients, home-style TLC, and is impeccably presented.

Another standout is lamb, cranberry and fresh mint kofta served with home-made labneh, chick peas and sumac salad (¥850) – a dish that tastes as good as it looks. With a full menu in both English and Japanese, including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, there is a large array of tempting choices for both lunch and dinner – but be sure to save room for dessert.

You would truly be doing yourself a disservice if you didn t sample some of Ling s cakes

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and sweets, many of which are gluten-free. The not-to-be-missed staple is the carrot-and-walnut cake with cream-cheese frosting (¥500 for a large slice). Moist, tender, and delicious – a great choice after a meal (dessert served all day) or during the CocoMomo&Co cake-set time from 11:30am–5:30pm, when coffee and tea are just ¥200.

If you decide it s beer o clock, you ll be more than pleased with the range of bottled craft beers available at this establishment. There s also free WiFi, and you ll enjoy the smoke-free atmosphere as the restaurant is family friendly and strictly nonsmoking.

Want to throw a party? Let CocoMomo&Co be your venue, and Ling your personal chef.

I have set menus, but I will cook anything you want! Ask me to do something; I can do it for you. I love a challenge, says Ling.

Groups of 10 to 30 people can have the run of the place starting at ¥3,120 per person with a set menu that includes a plethora of appetizers, salad, a choice of a main dish and dessert. Add another ¥1,880 for two hours of nomihodai (all you can drink) and party your afternoon or evening away.

TRAVEL

Zone Out on Zamami For the summer escape you desperately need, head for the white sands and azure waters of Zamami.

Text & Images: Judith LaFaver

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amami Island is located about an hour s ferry ride from Naha on Okinawa s main island. Part of the Kerama Islands National Park, Zamami is perfect for adventure or just plain relaxing. The town of only 600 people has preserved this island s natural resources and transformed it into a pictureperfect tourist destination.

Zamami is a tropical paradise combining Japanese hospitality and Ryukyu culture. If you are craving a change of pace, head down to Zamami and enjoy the island life.

What to do Zamami has something for everyone. World-famous snorkeling and scuba diving are the biggest draws for Zamami tourism. Contact one of the many diving companies, like Marine Shop Heartland, for current offers. For other marine sports like paddle-boating, there are

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quite a few groups to choose from like Marine Shop IRIE Zamami. Beach bums will love Furuzamami and Ama beaches for the views, white sand, and turquoise water. Don t forget snorkel gear for a chance to see the sea turtles that hang out near Ama Beach. Visit during the winter months to see sperm whales up close and personal.

The Zamami Whale Watching Association claims their success rate for spotting whales is 97%.

No whales, no problem. They ll refund the ticket price if no whales are seen. Rent a bicycle to ride around the island and check out different viewing platforms at sunset for some spectacular scenes. For those itching to get off Zamami for a day, there s a 15-minute, ¥300 ferry to the neighboring island, Aka. Aka Island boasts beautiful beaches as well as the rare Kerama deer endemic to the area.

Aka is connected to Geruma Island by a small bridge. Aka port

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across to Geruma can be walked in about an hour or two. On Geruma, check out the Takara Residence. This is a preserved traditional Okinawan house and yard run by an elderly man who was born and raised on Geruma.

Look out for the broken beam that has a huge gash caused by World War II artillery fire. » Marine Shop IRIE Zamami: irie-zamami.

com » Marine Shop Heartland: heartland105.

sakura.ne.jp/content/en.html » Takara Residence: www.vill.zamami.

okinawa.jp/guidemap/detail/175

Getting around Zamami is one of the few island locations in Japan where a car isn t always the best option. The entire island is accessible by electric bicycle for those who don t want to, or can t, drive in Japan. Check out Ishikawa Bike and Scooter Rentals located near the port for renting an electric bicycle. For those who can drive, a scooter is more than

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enough to get around the small area. There are also occasional buses running between the main beaches and town area. » Ishikawa Bike Rentals: www.vill.zamami.

okinawa.jp/guidemap/detail/222/ » Zamami Rent-a-car: zamami.kir.jp/zrc

Where to stay Zamami has a number of minshuku (guest houses) available for travelers. Most are located around the Zamami Village port.

Cha-villa is a popular option on the island. Those seeking more adventurous lodgings can stay at Ama Campground right off of Ama Beach. Rental camp equipment is available as well as hot showers for a small fee.

There is a kitchen area as well as bathrooms and free cold water showers. No reservation needed.

izakaya (Japanese pub) food and Okinawan drinks in a fun, upbeat atmosphere. Their rafute (pork rib stewed in soy sauce and brown sugar) is deliciously tender and comes with a large side of mashed potatoes, a rarity in Japan. One of the most popular places on the island is Marumiya. The chefs there are well known for their home cooking. Try the fried peanut tofu for a taste of real Okinawan cuisine. There are two general stores around the port to pick up snacks and food for those camping. The 105 store has the most options for whatever food or drink is needed.

For those not lucky enough to already live in Okinawa, the first step to getting to Zamami is flying to Naha . Check out Peach Airlines, Jetstar, and Skymark for the most affordable deals from the Kansai area. From Naha, take a ferry from Tomari Port . There are two options; the Queen Zamami is an hour-long high-speed ferry (one-way ¥3,140), and Ferry Zamami is the large passenger boat ideal for those bringing their own transportation.

From port to port, Ferry Zamami is about two hours (one way ¥2,140).

Reservations can be made online or by phone. Booking ahead is encouraged during peak season.

Tickets will be held at the ticket office so be sure to bring the reservation number and to fill out the traveler information form there.

Be advised; there is limited English available at the ticket offices. Do call ahead or check online for the ferry schedule. Boat services are canceled during rough seas, which may mean being stranded on Zamami for an extra night. » Tomari Port: http://www.tomarin.

com » Zamami Port: http://www.vill.

zamami.okinawa.jp/guidemap/ detail/162

» Tabelog search: Mozukusoba (和山海雲); Santa ( 三楽 ); Resutorammarumiya (レスト ラン まるみ屋 )

» Pension Cha Villa: www.miniyon3737.

sakura.ne.jp/kankou.html » Ama Campground: zamamitouristinfo.

wordpress.com/stay/ama-beachcampground

What to eat For a tiny island, Zamami has a lot of great restaurants. For the best Okinawa soba, try Wayama Mozuku Soba for homemade noodles and local mozuku seaweed. San-ta serves great

 TRAVEL TIPS • Bring plenty of cash because there aren t many ATMs on Zamami and credit cards aren t widely accepted.

• There is a lot of written English information at the various rental places, restaurants, and minshuku, but not much spoken English on the island.

• There are a few interesting cement structures along the road to Ama that are memorials and graves. These are better left unexplored.

• The Ama beach area has a curfew to keep noise levels down in the village area.

• If planning on cooking with a camp stove, buy gas in Naha. There was no gas for sale anywhere on the island. The campground does not sell charcoal or firewood.

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FOODSPOTTING

Did you know that Kobe s desserts and cakes are just as famous as their delicious beef dishes? Check out these three popular sweet spots when you re next in town.

Text & Images: Tanja Warwick

Kobe Port Tower Café

Patisserie Akito

One of the city s most distinctive sights, the Port Tower is a unique 108-meter red structure located in the Meriken Park district next to Kobe Port. Visitors can combine a sightseeing visit to the tower s observation platform with coffee and cake in the revolving café on the floor below.

Located in the Motomachi area of Kobe, Patisserie Akito displays the kinds of beautiful and delicate-looking cakes that are impossible to resist. The store mainly does cakes to go, but there is a seating area for around 10 people.

The café s seating is mostly outwardlooking window seats offering 360 degree panoramic views of the city. It takes around 20 minutes to complete one rotation, and there are a variety of desserts on offer priced at ¥500 each, such as baked camembert cheese cake and Kobe pudding. A cake set with a drink costs ¥800.

The Kobe pudding is a Japanese take on the classic European crème caramel dessert. This creamy, soft custard dessert is covered with caramel sauce and garnished with a cherry and wafer biscuit.

After their beef, this is probably Kobe s second most famous regional specialty.

OPEN: 9am–9pm Mar–Nov, 9am–7pm Nov– Mar • Price RANGE: ¥500–¥1,500 • ACCESS: Kobe Stn, 15-min walk • ADDRESS: 5-5 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku • TEL: 078-391-6751 • TABELOG: Sky Lounge (スカイラウンジ)

A relative newcomer to the city, this establishment has only been open since 2014 but is already a firm favorite among Kobe locals. It s a tough choice between all the delicious options, but a tasty recommendation is the chocolate tart with milk jam, made of a rich milkchocolate mousse with a biscuit base.

In addition to their cakes, Patisserie Akito is also well-known for its extensive selection of jams. Their specialty is their unique milk jam, with ingredients sourced from Awaji Island. Available to take away is a two-layered milk-and-strawberry jam, which makes a nice souvenir.

OPEN: 10am–7pm (closed Tues) • Price RANGE: ¥450–¥1,500 • ACCESS: Motomachi Stn, 5-min walk • ADDRESS: 3-17-6 Motomachi-dori • TEL: 078-332-3620 • kobe-

akito.com

Mama’s Selection Motomachi Cake Situated down a small side street off the Motomachi shopping arcade is Mama s Selection Motomachi Cake, a local family-owned business that has been established in Kobe for over 70 years.

This cake shop is very popular with locals and tourists. Part of the store s success lies in the reasonable pricing, with many of the delicious sweet offerings only costing around ¥300. The shop has a relaxing atmosphere and modern décor. There is also a generous-sized indoor seating area along with a few outdoor tables and chairs – ideal for people watching.

The store s most famous and popular cake is the Zakuro, a fluffy sponge cake made from egg yolks. It is filled with cream and topped with a strawberry and healthy dusting of powdered sugar.

Another delicious recommendation is the St Marc, a mouth-watering chocolate and whipped-cream cake.

OPEN: 8:30am–7pm • Price RANGE: ¥300– ¥1,500 • ACCESS: Motomachi Stn, 10-min walk • ADDRESS: 5-5-1 Motomachi-dori • TEL: 078-341-6983 • kintetsu-re.co.jp/with_laurel/ shifuku/1607/001.html

Need more dining options?

Check kansaifinder.com to search all of our food and drink spots, or add your own favorites to the list.

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JOBS • ACCOMMODATION • FRIENDSHIP / or lunch to know each other better. If no experience, please just try me. E-mail: healsan@yahoo. com Contact: Healsan <healsan@ yahoo.com> [2680-5448-2017-07-11] 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> [32566096-2017-07-22]

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> [4073-58972017-07-04]

Announcements OSAKA BOOK GROUP'S JULY MEETING. "No Longer Human"

by Osamu Dazai will be discussed on July 30th at Umeda s Willer Express Cafe, starting at 3pm.

Contact: Masanaka <akanasam@ yahoo.co.jp> Website: www. facebook.com/groups/OsakaBookGroup/ [4154-337-2017-07-25]

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> [4076-6709-2017-07-10] INTERNATIONAL OUTDOOR CLUB (IOC) KANSAI. For fun in the outdoors, join the IOC Kansai!

An international group of adults enjoys a variety of outdoor activities: hiking, cycling, running, climbing, camping, water and snow sports barbecues, social events etc. See our website, join an event or come along to our social gathering on 14th July.

Contact: iockansai <edeanjapan@ gmail.com> Website: iockansai. com [4153-1879-2017-07-24]

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> [3969-1262-2017-07-16] 2017 CANNONDALE SUPERSIX EVO HI-MOD DURA ACE 2. I sell all models of Argon 18, Colnago, Pinarello, Scott, Time, Felt, Bianchi, BMC, Quintana Roo, Merida, Yeti, Cannondale, Cervélo, Ellsworth, Giant, Jamis, Klein, Kona, Litespeed, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, Whyte, Marin, GT, Specialized, Trek, and Gary Fisher Bikes. Contact: pedalstock <pedalstock2017@gmail.com> [4135-6792-2017-07-10]

Free Giveaways MUJI HEADBOARD, KOTATSU AND HAIRDRYER. Muji headboard 123cm by 54cm by 2.5cm (semi double) platform head board wooden kotatsu table (no heater included) Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com> [4127-6674-2017-07-30]

Home and Kitchen SMALL KITCHEN TABLE WITH 2 CHAIRS. White kitchen table (73 cm by 75 cm by 75 cm) with 2 chairs. Perfect for a small apartment. 5,000 yen Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol. com> [4124-6674-2017-07-30] IKEA WHITE MICKE DESK. Spacious white Micke desk from Ikea.

With 1 drawer and integrated storage 4 shelves on the corner. 8 months old as new condition. 120 cm by 75 cm x 50 cm 5,000 yen Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com> [4125-66742017-07-30]

IKEA MALCOLM OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR. Malcolm beige swivel desk chair Ikea 2 years old. Excellent condition. built in lumbar support. Adjustable height. Castors are covered in rubber and will run smoothly on any surface.

4,000 yen Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com>

Classifieds

APARTMENT FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, GARDEN FOR SALE. I am selling everything in my apartment now. Please check the photos for the descriptions and pricing. Everything was bought new this year and is in top condition.

Please contact me if you have any questions, requests, or would like to reserve something. Thanks!

Contact: miroux <aladrokrystin@ gmail.com> Website: osaka. craigslist.jp/fuo/6164602389. html?lang=en&cc=us [4137-67692017-07-12]

FORJOHA KITCHEN TROLLEY IKEA. Forhoja Ikea Kitchen Trolley 100 cm by 43 cm 5,000 yen Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com> [4149-66742017-07-22]

SAYONARA SALE: APARTMENT FURNITURE, APPLIANCES +. I am selling everything in my apartment, everything bought last year, here are some items: Semi-double storage bed with a mattress and removable mattress topper/futon - 40000 Toshiba Washer/dryer - 40000 Medium black fridge/freezer - 20000 Please inquire for more. If you need it, I probably have Contact: miroux <aladrokrystin@gmail.com> [4109-6769-2017-06-24]

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> [3419-1262-2017-07-08]

HUAWEI ASCEND G6 FOR SALE (BLACK). Huawei Ascend G6 (BLACK) for sale. ¥18,000. Comes with unused earphones and charger. Has some minor scratches from normal wear and tear. In great working condition. Sorry, it doesn t include the original box.

Location: Nishinomiya. Contact: ally0 <hellothisismyemail0@ gmail.com> [4143-6797-2017-07-16] 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> [4083-6087-2017-07-22]

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SPACIOUS WHITE DESK. White desk (110 cm long by 60 cm) 3,000 yen Contact: kansai dweller <rainbowfishkate@aol.com> [4123-6674-2017-07-30]

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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

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