Kansai Scene #210 November 2017

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

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KYOTO FALL-LEAF SPOTS KITA-HORIE’S CULINARY TREATS

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JAPAN’S OLDEST IRISH BAR TURNS 25 FIND OUT WHAT’S ON AROUND KANSAI

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About Kansai Scene

Make the most of the crisp, cool weather this month with a bike trip around Lake Biwa.

Our writer Randy Poehlman did the ride in October and has put together a loose itinerary with fun stop offs along the way (p04).

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

We ll have our fingers crossed for better weather than last month so we can enjoy the best of the autumn leaves toward the end of the month. We ve suggested three Kyoto spots to explore and photograph the gorgeous red and gold colors (p06).

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Or if you re in the mood for a bit of craic, why not head down to Japan s oldest Irish bar – Murphy s Osaka – and celebrate their 25th anniversary (p08)!

And don t forget to check out our extensive list of November events and festivals (p10) to make the most of this month in Kansai. There are food fairs, fall-leaf festivals, and Halloween parties galore! We hope you enjoy the fall season.

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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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ON THE COVER: This month’s cover image was taken by Randy Poehlman at Biwako Lake.

Cycling Lake Biwa

The best way to explore Japan s biggest freshwater lake is on two wheels.

FEATURE Text: Randy Poehlman

Fall-Leaf Spots

Three beautiful spots to capture the cream of the autumn-leaf crop.

FEATURE Text: Celia Polkinghorne

Shinsaibashi Shenanigans

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Sláinte! Japan s oldest Irish bar celebrates 25 years of Kansai craic.

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Exotic international cuisine and nostalgic home favorites in Kita-Horie.

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FEATURE

Biking Lake Biwa The best way to explore Japan s largest freshwater lake.

Bicycle Rental Don t have your own gear? Rent everything you need for a Biwako bicycle tour adventure instead.

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Text & Images: Randy Poehlman

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ake Biwa s proximity to Kyoto and the stunning surrounding landscapes make it a top Kansai destination, and there s no better way to discover this great lake than on your own two wheels.

The Biwaichi bike trails and road networks that circumnavigate Biwako make for a delightful outdoor experience, and the current autumn foliage and cool, crisp weather make this season the perfect time to enjoy a lakeside ride.

To cycle the roughly 230 km around the perimeter of Biwa (without having to ride Tour de France speeds), most riders will require two or three days. There are various points of interest along the way – restaurants, cafes, beaches, farmer s markets, breweries, temples, and castles – so it s a good idea not to rush the ride.

The most common cycling route is the counterclockwise path, starting at the south or east side of the lake. The signs for the Biwaichi trail are more clearly established on the counterclockwise route. However, we chose the less popular clockwise option because the

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cycling stretch from Otsu to Shirahige Shrine in Takashima is often plagued by tight traffic and only offers fleeting glimpses of the lake.

Our trip started at a cafe in Fushimi, Kyoto on a Friday afternoon. It was raining so we donned our wet weather gear before heading out (it is a good idea to at least bring a waterproof jacket on your ride). We stuck to the main roads leading through Higashiyama via the tunnel and into Yamashina. Stopping briefly at Asahi Cycle in Yamashina (a chain of fairly well-stocked bicycle shops), we bought a few helmets before continuing on to Otsu city in Shiga prefecture, which sits on the south side of the lake.

After leaving Otsu, we continued through tight and fairly busy city streets along the west side of Lake Biwa. These streets are lined with an abundance of convenience stores and restaurants, so you can easily stop and grab a bite to eat. Our first notable stop was at Shirahige Shrine, which features a torii gate in the water that offers splendid views and lush photo opportunities, especially at dawn and

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dusk. The lakeside views begin to open up after the shrine and the city atmosphere melts away behind you. After arriving in Omi-Takashima at about 7:00 pm Friday evening, we put the bikes down and headed to an Okonomiyaki restaurant for dinner before setting up the tents on the lake s shore. After a quick swim and a little socializing, it was bedtime.

Saturday morning began with lakeside coffees and oatmeal on the camp stove before packing up and getting back on the bikes. It is not long before we discover the northwest, north, and northeast areas are the highlights of the journey as far as lake scenery and local charm go. In these parts, the bike trail winds tight to the coast and there are various places to hop off for picnic breaks or to watch the windsurfers and the jet-skiers at play. The only slightly challenging climb of the trip also comes at the north of the lake when you wind up a fairly steep incline before a fast descent into the rice field-lined country streets. At the north end of the lake, there is a ferry outpost (Chikubushima) that shuttles day passengers to one of the lake islands and back (the

ferry service also connects to Imazu and Nagahama ports).

More information about this ferry is available in various languages at biwakokisen.co.jp/en.

The city of Nagahama on the northeast coast of the lake is one of the hidden gems of this cycling adventure! The three main highlights of this city include Nagahama Castle on the waterfront, an onsen next to the castle, and most impressively, a brewery (Nagahama Roman Beer), which serves various kinds of craft beer and tasty food pairings to match.

(The omi-gyu (local beef) is the true culinary treat of the Biwako region, and there is omi-gyu beef sushi on the menu at the brewery). After enjoying a warm, soothing hot spring bath (¥650), the brewery, located just minutes from both the castle and the central Nagahama train station, was the perfect place to refresh after a long day of pedaling. There are various hotels also along the waterfront and next to the castle, as well as lakeside camping spaces close to the town.

To experience more of an authentic Japanese flavor, I would encourage you to stop at the Michi-no-Eki stops that dot

the main route around the lake.

These are essentially roadside markets that offer local produce, restaurants with menus that often include local ingredients, and handicrafts that are also generally locally made. I especially enjoyed the Kusatsu Michi-no-Eki on the southeast side of the lake. The Rock Bay Garden Restaurant terrace provided a cozy spot for lunch on our final day.

If the only thing holding you back from cycling Lake Biwa is the lack of a set of wheels, you need not hesitate. There are bike rental shops at a few of the major cities around the lake.

One of the more convenient and English-friendly stores is located at Maibara Station. The Biwako Isshu Cycle Rental shop rents out major-brand bicycles and helmets. Bike rentals cost around ¥7,500 and reservations can be made online before arrival. (Cycling shoes are not available for hire, however, and the bikes are not equipped with baskets or racks).

So, why not make the most of this autumn season with a Biwako cycling adventure? Japan s great freshwater lake awaits you! KS

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Kyoto Ablaze with Autumn Immerse yourself in the vivid colors of the season.

Text: Celia Polkinghorne • Images: Jason Haidar

radiant autumn colors and majestic views over the city. There are several buildings on these spacious temple grounds and, around this time of year, many fiery maple trees. (The temple is also home to a unique 600-yearold pine tree that is just two meters tall but 40 meters wide). Go for a day of hiking and explore the paths that extend up the mountainside from the temple grounds, visiting the numerous smaller temple structures located along the way.

Daigoji Temple

The koyo front is gradually rolling southward and toward the end of the month, Kansai maple leaves will be blazing amber, auburn, and scarlet. Kyoto boasts the most leaf-watching spots in the region – here are three to check out this autumn.

Sanzenin (三千院) Mid November

Known for its quirky jizo statues that appear to be popping out of the mossy ground, Sanzenin is a serene spiritual sanctuary nestled in a peaceful area of Kyoto Prefecture, surrounded by tall trees on the capacious temple grounds. Mid-month is a good time to go as the autumn colors in Sanzenin s beautiful gardens are usually at their best a few days before the trees in central Kyoto. The pond on the tem-

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ple grounds lies under a leafy canopy formed by the statuesque trees around it. During the fall season, these trees cover the earth below with a manyhued carpet of red and gold and scatter a shimmering mass of carnelian colored leaves on the surface of the water. Sanzenin is the main attraction of the rural town of Ohara, which is located about 40 minutes north of central Kyoto.

ACCESS: From Kyoto, take the Karasuma subway line for 20 mins to Kokusaikaikan.

Then take Kyoto Bus no. 19 for 20 mins to Ohara

Yoshiminedera (吉峰寺) Mid to late November

Built on a mountainside, Yoshiminedera is a temple on the slopes of Kyoto s western mountains (Nishiyama) with

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ACCESS: From Kyoto, take either the JR Kyoto Line from to Mukomachi Station or the Hankyu Kyoto Line to Higashimuko Station (20 minutes, 220 yen). Then take Hankyu Bus #66 for around 30 minutes. There is one bus per hour.

Daigoji (醍醐寺) Mid to late November

Easily one of the best autumn vistas in Japan, the highlight at Daigoji is the area surrounding Bentendo Hall at the back of the Shimo Daigo temple complex.

The bright vermilion structure and matching footbridge surrounded by a pond lined with maple trees make for the perfect photographs to capture the Japanese autumn atmosphere.

ACCESS: Departing every 30 to 50 minutes, Keihan Bus operates direct “Yamashina Express” buses between Kyoto Station (in front of Hotel Keihan) and Daigoji. The oneway trip costs ¥300 and takes 30 minutes.

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Murphy’s Osaka

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25 Years of Craic Murphy s Osaka – bringing shenanigans to Shinsaibashi for 25 years!

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Suji 1-5-2 2F » Tel: 06-6245-3757 » Open: Mon–Thu: 5pm–3am • Fri:

5pm–5am » Sat: 12pm–5am • Sun: 12pm–3am » Closed: Mondays in Jan & Feb » Anniversary week drink specials:

¥300 beers 5pm–6pm, ¥400 cocktails 6pm–7pm » murphysosaka.com

Text: KS • Images: Murphy’s

f you re up for some swallyin , get down to Murphy s this month for a pint or two to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Japan s oldest Irish bar. Since opening in 1992, Murphy s has been the home of Kansai craic. The bar is proud to provide the cheapest full pint in Osaka, Guinness and Kilkenny direct from Ireland, and a comprehensive selection of whiskeys and spirits.

This special anniversary will be a multi-day hullabaloo kicking off on Wednesday, Nov 22 with a live traditional Irish music show in the evening. On Nov 23, the national holiday Thursday, Murphy s is throwing an Independence Day party.

They ll be serving hamburgers and chips plus a drink for ¥1,000. Friday, Nov 24, Christopher Masami will perform live belting out 90 s covers from 9pm. There ll be scrumptious ¥1,000 fish and chips (including

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one drink) all night. Saturday, Nov 25th is the big anniversary eve! There ll be all-night drink specials and local Irish music band Revili O will hit the stage from 9:30pm.

Every other day of the year, Murphy s offers delicious authentic Irish fare as well as traditional pub favorites, and thanks to a 100-inch screen and three other TVs, it s the ideal place to enjoy major live sporting events from around the world. So, no need to wait until anniversary week to get acquainted with this time-honored Irish watering hole! And don t forget that bonenkai (yearend party) season is almost upon us – if you re organizing your own special event, call Murphy s for a quote on a topclass private party. They have a range of options to suit different budgets and group sizes. Or, if you re in a band and want to play one of the most popular

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locations in Shinsaibashi, give them a call to arrange a date for a live show.

Overseeing it all – the guiding hand of Murphy s friendly and fun atmosphere – is the owner Mick O Carroll and brother of Siobhan who was the one to first set up the bar back in 1992.

So, head over to Shinsaibashi and clink a celebratory glass of Guinness with Mick this month for 25 years of fun, friends, laughs, and shenanigans in Osaka. Sláinte! KS

Come and celebrate 25 years with Mick and the rest of the Murphy’s gang

GREAT PLACES TO EAT /

Food & Drink

FOODSPOTTING

Hanging out in Shinsaibashi? Head west and check out the flavorfilled culinary delights of Kita-Horie.

Text: Ian Yates

BASE Island Kitchen

Tabiji Kitchen

Sauce Boss

Base Island kitchen & 焼き菓子工房 ジャマ

旅路 Kitchen

イカ食堂

With a bilingual menu that quite accurately proclaims Dishes from around world, Tabiji Kitchen is a comfortable and friendly spot to stop for either lunch or dinner. The only trouble you ll have here is trying to decide on which country s food to try. The lunch menu offers minced lamb from Greece, a Vietnamese chicken sandwich, pulled pork from America, or Russian Beef Stroganoff, all for decent prices. From there, the dinner menu adds dishes from another dozen countries. The variety does no harm to the quality, with really fresh-tasting ingredients and portion sizes that are sure to fill your belly. Add a coffee or beer, or be daring and order Green Mint Soda for something more unique. Then, finish off with some housemade sweets. Tabiji Kitchen offers the rare chance to taste the culinary variety of the world while keeping your feet firmly planted in Osaka.

For many, the taste of chicken wings pulls us right back to university days, sitting with friends, indulging in deepfried treats and good conversation. For those in search of this nostalgia, you are in luck, because Osaka now has its own chicken-wing hub, with one important change; a big quality boost. You can rest assured that the wings served to you at Sauce Boss are superb. Flavors include the basic but mouth-watering Salt and Pepper, the Classic Buffalo, or the more exclusive Bourbon BBQ, Creamy Curry, or Chili Lime. Between bites, be sure to toast the chef with a craft beer or an original Fresh Fruit Cocktail, such as a Pineapple Mango Bojango or Dragonfruit Mojito.

Come in early for the Wednesday special all-you-can-eat menu.

Where else but BASE could you find such a fantastic mix of Jamaican/Japanese fusion food alongside vegetarian/vegan cuisine? While this small hole in the wall may not be the best choice for large parties, for smaller groups or couples, this is a unique opportunity in Osaka to sample hearty Jamaican jerked meats, tasty salads, and various tapas, all at very reasonable prices. For meat lovers, you can try the regular jerked chicken plate served with a green salad and simple yet satisfying beans and rice. For vegetarians, the English-speaking chef will be happy to explain the variety of tapas or stuffed green peppers to accompany a large salad. Other dishes offer a mix of meat and vegetarian options. Wash it all down with beer, wine, or the hydrogen-enriched water served with the meal, making you feel full and energized.

OPEN: 11–5pm daily • PRICE: ¥800–¥1,500 • ADDRESS Nishi-ku, Kita-Horie, 1-16-27 • TEL: 080-7013-5231 • ACCESS: Yotsubashi Subway Stn, 5-min walk • TABELOG: Besu

OPEN: 11:30am–11pm Mon–Sat; 11:30am–5pm Sun • PRICE: ¥1,000–¥2,000 • ADDRESS: Nishi-ku, Kita-Horie 1-14-20 • TEL: 06-65678403 • ACCESS: Yotsubashi Subway Stn, 7-min walk • tk-kitchen.jp

OPEN: Mon/Thu/Sun 5pm–11pm; Wed/Fri/ Sat 5pm–Midnight • PRICE: ¥1,500–¥2,500 • ADDRESS: Nishi-ku, Kita-Horie, 1-5-13 • TEL: 06-7171-7938 • ACCESS: Yotsubashi Subway Stn, 5-min walk • sauceboss.jp

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Events  Cultural

Shinsenen Kyogen 神泉苑狂言

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Shinsenen Temple, Kyoto • Nov 3–5

In this classic Japanese performance art, masked actors entertain the audience with their animated gestures. Wearing colorful costumes and accompanied by gongs, flutes, and taiko drums, the actors perform at the historic Shinsenen temple. Kyogen, literally meaning mad words, is a traditional comedy that teaches Buddhist beliefs through comic stories. Unlike more widespread kyogen styles, all the actors wear masks and play without dialog in Shinsenen Kyogen.

TIME: 6:30pm–9:30pm Nov 3; 1pm–9:30pm Nov 4 & 5 • ADMISSION: a donation is appreciated • ACCESS: Subway Nijojo-mae Stn, 2-min walk • shinsenen.org

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23 KANSAI TEMPLE MARKETS 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

Takatori Castle Samurai Festival 第29回たかとり城まつり

Takatori Tosamachinami and Surroundings, Nara • Nov 23

Market:

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

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

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

Come and see this annual spectacle celebrating the history of the town and its castle. Preserving only the ruins of the fortress, it is reputed to be one of the three best mountain-top castles in Japan today. The town will be covered in autumnal foliage, and a number of samurai-period attractions will be put on for visitors. There will be a matchlock gun demonstration, sword-drawing practice, and swordplay demonstrations.

A samurai parade with armour-clad warriors and ladies in traditional costumes will move through the neighborhood. There will be traditional dance performances and a market.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Line, Tsubosakayama Stn, 10-min walk • sightseeing.takatori.info

Shitennoji Wasso 四天王寺ワッソ

Naniwa-no-miya ato Park, Osaka • Nov 5 Wasso is a spectacular carnival commemorating the cultural exchange between Japan and other Asian countries. More than 1,000 participants will reenact extravagant ceremonies held in those times. One of the highlights is the grand parade of ancient Chinese, Korean, and Japanese courtiers, which will start at 1:30pm. Thousands of costumed people will parade around the park while dancing to traditional music. Enjoy Korean and Japanese cuisine and don t miss the chance to try on a traditional folk costume.

TIME: 10:30am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Tanimachi-4-Chome Subway Stn, Exit 10/11, 5-min walk • wasso.net

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Tengu Goblin Fest 天狗の宴

Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, Kyoto • Nov 12 Every year when the fall leaves turn, the magical Japanese creature called the tengu comes down from Mt. Atago to Otagi Nenbutsuji, and a ritual to ward off evil spirits is performed. Shooting arrows in the air and loudly beating wooden clappers, these tengu – one blue-faced, one gold-faced, others multicolored – work vigorously to scare away the evil spirits. There will be a taiko drumming performance given by children before the ritual begins. There are also 1,200 Buddhist stone statues to see in this temple.

TIME: 1pm–2:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥300 adults, concessions • ACCESS: Keihan Line,

Sanjo Stn, bus to Otagidera-mae • otagiji. com

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Himeji Castle – Colors of the Season 「姫路城×彩時記」秋

Himeji Castle, Hyogo • Nov 10–26

Enjoy a fabulous display of traditional and modern art works at Himeji Castle. In the evening, the castle grounds will be illuminated with beautiful lighting and guests will be wowed with projection mapping art. This exhibition is structured around the theme of Princess Sen and put on in the Nishinomaru Garden (outside) and the Hyakken-Roka corridor (inside). There will be bonsai exhibits, calligraphy, traditional costumes, lighting installations, and much more. The event is free during the day from 9am to 5pm (¥1,000 for castle entry). During the evening from 6pm to 9pm, the illumination event in the Hyakken-Roka corridor costs ¥500 per person.

ACCESS: JR Himeji Stn, 20-min walk • himejijyosaijiki.com/saijiki

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Osaka Osaka Castle Autumn Festival 大阪城幕末150年フェスティバル

ユキ, C4ND1M4N, s l o n n o n + sonsen gocha bacco, キョウグ TIME: 6:30pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 + 1 drink • ACCESS: Subway Yotsubashi Stn, 2-min walk • facebook.com/ events/117760755584642/?ti=cl

Osaka Castle • Nov 3 & 4 A variety of performances will be put on in front of the castle tower. A taiko drum and fife band from the samurai period and a musical will be on the 3rd. A Noh play and Japanese falconry will be on the 4th.

TIME: 11am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Osakajokoen Stn, 15-min walk • osakacastle.net

Humanoid Rescue Robot Contest 2017 ヒト型レスキューロボットコンテス ト2017

Osaka ElectroCommunication University • Nov 5 An annual rescue robot contest first held in 2000. Humanoids, each of them manoeuvred by single operator, will compete in the tasks designed to help people in disasters.

TIME: Noon–5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keihan Line, Neyagawashi Stn, 3-min walk • jiyukobo-oecu. jp/?page_id=4527

Bellows Festival 鞴祭り

Ikutama Shrine • Nov 8 A demonstration of blacksmiths is offered to the deity. A handful of steel will be forged in the same way as it was done in olden days.

TIME: 10:30am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Tanimachi-9-Chome Subway Stn, 4-min walk • ikutamajinja.jp

The Catatonic Cabaret vol 9 カタトニック キャー暴れ 第9回

UNFORESEEN Festival Bar Theater Ludo / Design studio CREA/Me • Nov 12–25 Another exciting lineup of dance performances, workshops, talk shows, exhibitions, and live music. Special discount for students and Kansai Scene readers. See website for full schedule.

TIME: 1pm–4:30pm; 5pm–8pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500–¥3,000 • ACCESS: Ludo - Subway Shinsaibashi Stn, Exit 5, 2-min walk / Crea/Me - Subway Sakuragawa Stn, 1-min walk • unforeseen.info

Osaka Marathon 2017 大阪マラソン2017

Start, Osaka Castle Park • Nov 26 7th edition of the annual Osaka Marathon. 32,000 runners will challenge themselves to complete a course that begins in Osaka Castle Park and ends at INTEX Osaka in Nanko. Last year over 1 million spectators lined the course to cheer them on.

TIME: 9am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • osaka-marathon.com/2017/info/gist

Kyoto

Hills Pankojo Live House • Nov 11

The Autumn Exhibition of Japanese Antique Doll

They thought it was dead. But it s back once again. After a long hiatus, crawling out of the sewers into the mottled streetlight, it rises up and screams into the moonlight. The Catatonic Cabaret! Starring: Belgium Solanas, The BEG, ナオ

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Hokyoji Temple • Nov 1–30 This classic Buddhist convent will showcase its fantastic antiquities. Meet these beautiful Japanese dolls which

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successive emperors sent their daughters.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: ¥600 adults, concessions • ACCESS: JR Kyoto Stn, bus to Horikawa Teranouchi • hokyoji.net

Hyogo Himeji Confectionery Festival 姫路菓子まつり

Otemae Park • Nov 1–5

2017 Nishijin Kimono Garden Party 2017西陣きもの • 帯フェスティバル

Kamigamo Shrine • Nov 3 A campaign for encouraging people to wear kimono.

Enjoy a kimono contest, a tea ceremony served by geishas, a market with kimono items and many other delightful events.

JET Film Festival Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art • Nov 18

TIME: 11:30am–3:30pm (enter by 1:30pm) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kitayama Sunway Stn, bus to Kamigamojinja-mae • nishijin-nsk. jp/festival

Memorial Service for Isamu Yoshii かにかくに祭

Gion Shirakawa • Nov 8

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Alumni Association of Western Japan will host a film festival at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art on Saturday, November 18. Co-sponsored by the Hyogo International Association, the event will feature awardwinning videos from around Japan made by programme participants, as well as Live Your Dream: the Taylor Anderson Story, a documentary about a JET who tragically perished in the Tohoku tsunami but whose love for Japan lives on through projects organized by the Taylor Anderson Memorial Foundation (TAMF). All works subtitled in English and Japanese.

TIME: 2–5pm • ADMISSION: Admission free (suggested contribution of ¥1,000 per person will be donated to TAMF) • ACCESS: JR Nada Stn, 10-min walk • WEBSITE: https://jetaawj.com

Geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) perform the ceremony to commemorate Isamu Yoshii, a play writer who adored and was inspired by Gion districts.

A golden chance to take photographs of geishas and maiko.

TIME: 10am–5pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Himeji Stn, 10-min walk • himejikashi.com

Miki Metal Goods Festival 三木金物まつり

Miki City Hall Square • Nov 4&5 A huge metal goods market, which attracts over 100,000 visitors every year. A demonstration of traditional Japanese blacksmiths, a farmers market and many other attractions.

TIME: 9am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kobe Dentetsu Line, Miki / Mikiuenomaru / Ebisu / Shijimi Stn, free bus to venue • kanamonomatsuri.jp

TIME: 11am–2pm • ADMISSION: Free •

Kimono Festival

ACCESS: Keihan Line, Gion-shijo Stn,

出石藩きもの祭り

10-min walk • gion.or

Arashiyama Scarlet Maple Festival 嵐山もみじ祭り

Togetsukyo Bridge & Surroundings • Nov 12 Against the backdrop of autumnal Mt Arashiyama, Japanese performing arts are on display in boats sailing in the Oi River. Dazzling performances will be also seen on the bank of the river.

TIME: 10:30am (Cancelled if too rainy) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Keifuku Line, Arashiyama Stn, 5-min walk • arashiyamahoshokai.com/ gyouji.html

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It is an exhibition and sale of Japanese and Western confectionery in Hyogo prefecture.

A showcase of art crafts made of sweets. A demonstration of making Traditional Japanese cakes.

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Izushi-Cho in Toyooka City • Nov 11 & 12 Spend a day in a scenic old town, wearing kimono. There will be a variety of attractions to take part in. Kimono rental and dressers will be available.

TIME: 10am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Toyooka Stn, bus to Izushi • izushi.co.jp/kimono

November Festival 霜月大祭

Harimanokuni Sosha Shrine, Himeji • Nov 13–16 One of the largest religious festivals in Himeji. A purification ritual held in the sea, demonstrations of martial arts, a religious dance and more.

TIME: 9am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Himeji stn; 15 min walk • sohsha.jp

Nara Autumn Kemari Ball Game 秋の蹴鞠祭

a variety of martial arts in this religious event.

TIME: 10:30am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Omihachiman Stn, bus to Kamohigashi • kamo-jinjya.or.jp

Tanzan Shrine • Nov 3 Wearing bright kimono, performers kick and pass the ball in a graceful manner. This classical ball game is held at Tanzan-jinja famous for the Taika Reform in 645. It is believed that two heroes of the Reforme became close friends through the kemari ball game.

TIME: 11am • ADMISSION: ¥600 adults,

concessions • ACCESS: JR / Kintetsu Line, Sakurai Stn, bus to Tanzan-jinja • tanzan.or.jp

Heijokyo Tenpho Sai – Ancient Capital Heijokyo Festival 2017秋 平城京天平祭 みつきう まし祭り

Heijokyo Palace Site • Nov 3–5 The Heijokyo Tempho Sai is a wonderful visual spectacle.

Majestic ceremonies from the ancient court life will be re-enacted.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Line, Yamatosaidaiji Stn, free shuttle bus to venue • tenpyosai.jp

Shiga Kusatsu Illumination Street 草津街あかり華あかり夢あかり

JR Kusatsu Station and Surroundings • Nov 2 & 3 Handmade lights will shed a soft glow on the historic street all through the 1.5km from the station. There will be music, tasty food stalls and various other attractions.

TIME: 6pm–9pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Kusatsu Stn, 5-min walk • kusatsu-machiakari.net

Japanese Equestrian 馬上武芸奉納まつり

Kamo Shrine • Nov 25 Both rider and horse colourfully dressed in kimonos perform

Wakayama Kishu Lacquerware Fair 紀州漆器祭り

Kuroe Kawabata Street • Nov 4 & 5 One of the top four production areas of lacquerware in Japan.

A large lacquerware market will be opened on the Kawabata Street which is lined with traditional houses.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Kainan Stn, free shuttle bus to venue • chuokai-wakayama. or.jp/sikki-k/01_matsuri.html

Autumn Leaves Festival 紅葉祭り

Kumano Nachi Shrine • Nov 14 Ancient court people compose poems near a waterfall in the surroundings of an autumnleaf backdrop. This is a part of religious events held to commemorate Emperor Kazan who lived in the 10th century.

TIME: 9am • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Kii-Katsuura Stn, bus to Nachisan, 15-min walk • kumanonachitaisha.or.jp

Food Festival Wakayama 2017 食祭WAKAYAMA 2017

Wakayama Castle & Surroundings • Nov 23 One of the most popular events in Wakayama celebrates delicious local cuisine. A perfect family day out with a food market, a cooking contest between famous chefs, and a variety of other attractions.

TIME: 10am–4pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: JR Wakayama Stn / Nankai Wakayamashi Stn, bus to Shiyakushomae • city.wakayama.wakayama.jp/ kankou/nenkangyoji/1003248.html

Events  Art Apocalypse

When Attitudes Become Form: Japanese Art of the 1970s through the Photography of Anzaï Shigeo

Buddhist Artworks Exhibition • Until Dec 24 • OPEN: 10am–6pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥1,300 • ACCESS: Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 075-752-5555 • emuseum.or.jp/ eng/index.html

The Age of Okamoto Shinso

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

Anzaï Shigeo began his artistic career as a painter in the 60s, but transitioned to professional photography in 1970. With his 35mm camera, Anzaï documented the ephemeral works of the artists of his generation who comprised a movement known as Mono-ha, which explored the interaction between natural and industrial materials.

Anzaï elected not only to cover Mono-ha artworks themselves, but the lives and personalities of the contemporary artists who created them. His canon helped spread the influence of a number of artists across the international scene. This exhibition includes a collection of photos by Anzaï, providing guests with an opportunity to witness a photojournalistic timeline of the changing Japanese contemporary art scene.

This exhibition serves as the first full-scale retrospective of the career of Okamoto Shinso, a highly acclaimed Japanese painter of traditional bijin-ga (artworks of beautiful women) active during the early 20th century.

Some 100 pieces are on display, including paintings, drawings, rough sketches, and documents. Guests will observe the progression of Okamoto s stylistic approach, which was first characterized by overt eroticism, but morphed into states of greater subtlety over time. Guests will also view works from rival artists active at the time of Okamoto s career, such as Kainosho Tadaoto, providing a historical context for the significance of these time-honored masterpieces.

Anzaï Shigeo Exhibition • Until Dec 24 • OPEN: 10am–5pm (until 8pm Fri & Sat) • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥430 • ACCESS: Keihan Nakanoshima line, Watanabebashi Stn, 5-min walk • TEL: 06-64474680 • nmao.go.jp/en/index.html

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Okamoto Shinso Exhibition • Until Dec 17 • OPEN: 9:30am–5pm (until 8pm Fri & Sat) • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • ACCESS: Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 075-761-4111 • momak.go.jp

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University Art Museum, Kyoto City University of Arts

© HORI Kosai, Courtesy The artist and Mizuma Art Gallery/© ANZAÏ

《口紅》 Okamoto Shinso, Rouge, 1918

安齊重男《堀浩哉 1975 年12 月13 日 現代文化センター、東京》1975 年 国立国際美術館蔵

Buddhism, which bases its spiritual perspectives on Buddhist sutras, presents an image of the concept of apocalypse far different from the end times described in the Christian Bible. It does not refer to the end of the world, but of the steady decline in adherence to the Buddha s teachings. It was believed that this abandonment of Buddhism would eventually leave all members of humanity incapable of achieving enlightenment. In the seventh year of the Japanese Eishou era in 1052, aristocrats who subscribed to this vision of the future produced a number of beautiful artworks in prayer for passage to the enlightened realm.

A collection of these sacred texts, statues, and traditional Japanese paintings is now on display.

弥勒菩薩立像（部分）一軀 鎌倉時代（個人蔵）

Hosomi Museum

Events  Art Osaka Michio Fukuoka “A Sculptor Who No Longer Sculpts” The National Museum of Art, Osaka Local Osaka resident and sculptor Michio Fukuoka has been refining his artistic practice for some 60 years. This exhibition features a wide range of his works produced since the 1950s.

Until Dec 24 • 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/en

Picasso and Japanese Art – Charm of Various Lines Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Izumi View a selection of Japanese masterpieces alongside works by Pablo Picasso collected from around the country. Guests are invited to experience the beauty and artistic power of the drawn line.

Until Dec 3 • OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Senboku Kosoku line, Izumi Chuo Stn, bus to Bijutsukan-mae stop, 2-min walk • TEL: 0725-54-0001 • ikm-art.jp/en/ index.html

Kyoto The Kyocera Museum of Art, 2017 Autumn Special Exhibition Kyocera Museum of Art Dawn of Restoration ̶ Exhibition Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of TobaFushimi . The exhibition evokes the Battle of Toba-Fushimi and the upheaval of the Meiji Restoration through the artworks and materials on display.

Until Dec 3 • TIME: 10:00am to 5:00pm (last admission at 4:30pm) • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Kintetsu Fushimi Stn WEBSITE: https://global.kyocera.com/ news/2017/1003_msoe.html

Kyoto National Museum 120th Anniversary Commemorative Special Exhibition National Treasures: Masterpieces of Japan Kyoto National Museum The label National Treasure is given by the Japanese government to artworks and artifacts of extraordinary historical, artistic, and scholarly value. This exhibition features approximately 200 pieces designated as National Treasures, giving guests a chance to examine some of Japan s most significant historical works.

Until Nov 26 • OPEN: 9:30am–6pm (until 8pm Fri & Sat) • ADMISSION: ¥1,500 • ACCESS: Keihan line, Shichijo Stn, 7-min walk • TEL: 075-541-1151 • kyohaku.go.jp/ eng/index.html

Sachiko Kodama “Éblouissant” Seikado Gallery Sachiko Kodama creates hypnotic sculptures using responsive and perpetually morphing magnetic fluid. In this exhibition, Kodama presents 10 works, including pieces never before shown domestically or abroad, which showcase the interaction of this dazzling medium with light and movement.

Until Nov 26 • OPEN: 10am–6pm • ADMISSION: Free • ACCESS: Tozai subway line, Kyoto Shiyakushomae Stn, 7-min walk • TEL: 075-231-3661 • seikado.jp

Hyogo Art x Plants?! An Artful Harvest Otani Memorial Art Museum, Nishinomiya City This multimedia exhibition brings together a collection of works by both Japanese and overseas artists under the themes plant forms, seasons and plants, and life with plants. View Nihonga, Western-style paintings, ceramics, and other flora-focused pieces.

Until Nov 26 • OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Wed • ADMISSION: ¥500 • ACCESS: Hanshin line, Koroen Stn, 8-min walk • TEL: 0798-33-0164 • otanimuseum.jp/ english.html

'Hawaiian Holiday' 1937 | ©Disney Enterprises, Inc.

The Art of Disney – The Magic of Animation Osaka Municipal Museum of Art Each frame of Walt Disney Animation Studios films, which have captivated the hearts and minds of viewers for nearly 90 years, begins as a conceptual sketch born in the mind of an artist. This exhibition examines the moments when Disney s most iconic still images were brought to life through the process of animation and the innovative technology that made this possible over the years. Through nearly 500 original artworks, sketches, and conceptual creations, viewers will witness a timeline covering the animation process of a number of famous Disney stories, starting with Steamboat Willie (1928), that introduced Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and finishing with studios' latest film, Moana (2016).

The Art of Disney – The Magic of Animation • Until Jan 21, 2018 • OPEN: 9:30am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥1,600 • ACCESS: Tennoji Stn, 10-min walk • TEL: 06-6771-4874 • osaka-art-museum.jp/en

Shiga Here is Shangri-La: I. M. Pei and the Miho Museum Story Miho Museum The entirety of the Miho Museum has been transformed in honor of this special exhibition celebrating its 20th anniversary. The South Wing features conversations

with museum architect M. Pei, and little-known facts about the building itself. The North Wing showcases items amassed since the museum opened as well as new acquisitions.

Until Dec 17 • OPEN: 10am–5pm • CLOSED: Mon • ADMISSION: ¥1,100 • ACCESS: JR line, Ishiyama Stn, Teisan bus to Miho Museum stop, short walk • TEL: 0748-823411 • miho.or.jp/en

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Events  Live Music Puffy Japanese pop duo Yumi Yoshimura and Ami Onuki started out after being scouted by a Sony-affiliated agency in the mid-90s. They have released around 20 albums (including compilations) and are popular not just in Japan but globally (especially in the U.S.). The band gained mainstream success in Japan in 1998 following the release of their Jet album and tour. Their first release Asia no Junshin sold a million records, and their success has continued with several more full-length releases.

As "Puffy-mania" took off, the pair became multimedia stars, including hosting their own weekly TV show Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Puffy featuring guests such as Lenny Kravitz, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, and rock band Garbage.

The duo is doing a special seven-date tour of Kansai called the Chokeru Tour (chokeru meaning hyped up, psyched, excited) as Yumi Yoshimura is a Kansai girl. The tour will take them through Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama, Nara, and Shiga.

Nov / Dec Rock & Pop

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Japanese popular pop-rock vocal duo • Nov 4–26 (7 dates) • Various venues (check puffyamiyumi.com for full details) • Check venues for times • ¥5,400 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Rock • 6:30pm • ¥5,800/¥7,560 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Mie Doux Nov 16

Nov 13

Japanese singer Mitsuyo Nemoto

Japanese heavy-metal band

Mr. Kelly’s, Osaka • Pop • 7pm/9:30pm • ¥8,500 • TEL: 06-6342-5821

Alleycats Nov 15 Brent Muscat and Takashi O Hashi sleaze-rock band Chicken George, Kobe • Rock • 7:30pm • ¥5,000/¥5,500 • TEL: 078-332-0146

Yumi Zouma

Japanese fusion six-piece

Nov 21

Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Fusion • 6:30pm Nov 22; 6pm Nov 23 • ¥7,000 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Indie band from New Zealand

Sex Machine Guns

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

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Rottengraffty

Shangri-La, Osaka • Indie • 7pm • ¥5,500/¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6343-8601

Puffy

Fiest

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Nov 21

Neverland, Nara • 6pm • ¥5,400/¥5,900 • TEL: 0742-36-2431

Canadian indie-pop singersongwriter

Nov 20 Japanese rock band from Kyoto formed 1999 Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥3,500 • TEL: 06-6357-4400

Takuro

Big Cat, Osaka • Singer-songwriter • 7pm • ¥6,500 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Japanese pop duo

Nov 5 Varit, Kobe • 5pm • ¥5,400 • TEL: 066341-3525

Sayaka Yamamoto

Nov 23

Nov 21 & 22

Taku Taku, Kyoto • 6pm • ¥5,400/¥5,900 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

AKB48 idol solo project

Glay

Nov 21

Nov 15 & 16

Glay member solo project

Japanese visual-kei rock band

Zepp, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥6,480/¥7,020 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Orix Theater, Osaka • Pop • 7pm • ¥6,500 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Pink Floyd Trips Nov 23 & 24

UVERworld Nov 22 & 23

Floyd tribute (Nov 23 Prog Night; Nov 24 Syd Barrett Night)

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Events  Live Music

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Slowdive Formed in Reading, England in 1989 by childhood friends Rachel Goswel (vocals and guitar) and Neil Halstead (vocals and guitar), Slowdive s sound can be described as ambient indie-rock. They released their debut album Just For A Day in 1991 through Creation Records, which had a sticker on the front that read Like a mind-altering substance without the risk. In 1995, after releasing the album Pygmalion, the band changed their lineup and rebranded as Mojove3, releasing six albums between 1995 and 2006.

Slowdive reformed in 2014 and at the beginning of this year, they released their fourth and self-titled album. A reviewer from the online magazine Consequence of Sound described it as, nearly everything their fans desired in a return; familiarity, innovation, and vast atmospheres to get lost in.

English indie-rock five-piece formed 1989 • Big Cat, Osaka • Indierock • 7pm • ¥6,800 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

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Aldious

Pink Floyd Trips

Dec 1

Nov 23 & 24

Aldious, the female power-metal band from Osaka will celebrate their 10-year anniversary in 2018. The name Aldious comes from a shortening of the phrase Ultimate Melodious, and though guitarist Yoshi and bassist Sawa are the only members remaining from the original lineup, the band has not let the musicalchairs situation stifle their flow of album releases. In May this year, Aldious released its sixth studio album Unlimited Diffusion, which reached number 13 on the Japanese Oricon charts (last month the live DVD Unlimited Diffusion was released). The album has received a good response from reviewers with approving nods like, Insanely catchy and obviously intended for audience participation at concerts. So, get ready to sing along at this high-energy gig!

Pink Floyd Trips is probably the top Pink Floyd tribute band in Japan. Formed by guitarist Shake Kogure in 2012, the band s original aim was to focus on Pink Floyd s earlier material.

Over the two nights, the band will be playing two different sets – the 23rd is billed as a 70 s Prog Night and the 24th as a Syd Barrett Night.

Japanese melodic power metal band • Club Quattro, Osaka • Metal • 7pm • ¥4,300/¥4,800 • TEL: 066311-8111

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When Pink Floyd Trips started out, they claimed they just wanted to have some serious fun, but as audience sizes have grown and demand to see them has increased, that idea of serious fun has become even more serious!

Their current tour also celebrates 50 years since the real Pink Floyd released their debut album from 1967 – The Piper At The Gates of Dawn.

Japanese Pink Floyd Tribute band since 2012 • Chicken George, Kobe • Prog rock • 6pm Nov 23; 6:30pm Nov 24 • ¥5,000/¥5,500 • TEL: 078332-01406

Live Music Chicken George, Kobe • Rock • 6pm Nov 23; 6:30pm Nov 24 • ¥5,000/¥5,500 • TEL: 078-332-0146

Asian Kung-Fu Generation Dec 4 & 5

Dimension Nov 24 One of Japan s leading fusion bands Live Spot RAG, Kyoto • Fusion • 7:30pm • ¥3,000/¥6,000 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Japanese alternative-rock band since 1996 Namba Hatch, Osaka • Rock • 6:45pm • ¥6,400/¥6,700 • TEL: 0570-200-888

Michael Monroe Dec 5

go!go!vanillas Nov 26

Ex-lead singer with Hanoi Rocks Club Quattro, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥7,800 • TEL: 06-6311-8111

Japanese four-piece rock band Bayside Hall, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥3,500 • TEL: 06-6882-1224

LOVE PSYCHEDELICO Dec 7

Aldious Dec 1

Japanese rock-pop duo

Japanese melodic metal band

Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Rock pop • 6:30pm/9:30pm • ¥6,900/¥7,900 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

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

Sparks Go Go

Buck Tick Dec 2 & 3 Japanese rock band formed in 1983 Orix Theater, Osaka • Rock • 6pm Dec 2; 5pm Dec 3 • ¥7,500 • TEL: 06-6344-3326

Dec 9 Japanese rock trio since 1990 Taku Taku, Kyoto • Rock • 5:30pm • ¥5,000/¥5,500 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Eiki Yazawa Dec 9 & 10

the pillows Dec 3 Japanese alternative-rock band formed in 1989 Big Cat, Osaka • Rock • 6pm • ¥4,320 • TEL: 06-6341-3525

Ghost Iris Dec 3 Danish metal four-piece King Cobra, Osaka • Metal • 5:30pm • ¥3,000/¥3,500 • TEL: 06-6211-2875

Japanese pop-rock vocalist Osaka Jo Hall, Osaka • Pop-rock • 5pm • ¥5,500/¥10,500 • TEL: 06-6344-3326

Slowdive Dec 11 English indie-rock five-piece Big Cat, Osaka • Indie • 7pm • ¥6,800 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Akedo Dec 12

Air Supply

Japanese-French duo Akemi and Dominic

Dec 4

Live Spot RAG, Kyoto • Latin pop/ acoustic • 7:30pm • ¥3,600/¥4,500 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Australian AOR duo Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • AOR • 9:30pm • ¥12,000/¥13,000 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Events  Live Music Feist

NOV

Canadian indie-pop singer-songwriter Leslie Feist, better known as Feist, released her solo debut album Monarch in 1999. Composed of 10 songs, including Monarch and That’s What I Say, It’s Not What I Mean, the self-released album is out of print but a limited run of 2,000 vinyl copies was put out in 2012. It was another five years before the follow-up studio album Let It Die and then three more for The Reminder, released in 2007.

The Reminder earned Feist four Grammy nominations, including a nomination for Best New Artist. She has received 11 Juno Awards, including two Artist of the Year awards. Her fourth studio album Metals was released in September 2011, and in 2012 she collaborated on an EP with metal group Mastodon, releasing an interactive music video in the process.

Seemingly one to keep her fans waiting, it was six years before the release of this year s studio album (her fifth), Pleasure. Thematically, the album is said to explore emotional limits ... loneliness, private ritual, secrets, shame, mounting pressures, disconnect, tenderness, rejection, care and the lack thereof.

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Canadian indie-pop singer-songwriter • Big Cat, Osaka • Indiepop •7pm •¥6,500 •TEL: 06-5535-5569

The Ramona Flowers Dec 13 UK electronic rock-pop five-piece

Jazz & Blues Caliente Nov 20

Kayoko Nishizaki Nov 29 Japanese jazz trumpeter

Shangri-La, Osaka • Rock-pop • 7:30pm • ¥4,000 • TEL: 06-6535-5569

Japanese jazz quartet

Mr. Kelly’s, Osaka • Jazz • 7:30pm/9:15pm • ¥5,500/¥6,000 • TEL: 06-6342-5821

The Muggles

Live Spot RAG, Kyoto • Jazz • 7:30pm • ¥3,280/¥4,100 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Sergio Mendes

Every Fri & Sat Mellow ballads, classic rock, and rock-n-roll from Osaka-based jamming band Woodstock Café, Ashiya • Group Sounds • Free Admission (¥2,000 for 2 drinks + snack) • TEL: 079-734-1044

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Espen Berg Trio with Silie Nergaard

Nov 29 & 30

Billboard Live OSAKA, Osaka • Latin jazz • 6:30pm/9pm • ¥13,500/¥14,500 • TEL: 06-6342-7722

Minako Obata Dec 8 Japanese vocalist with sax quartet Live Spot RAG, Kyoto • Jazz R&B • 7:30pm • ¥3,600/¥4,500 • TEL: 075-255-7273

Latin pop/jazz pianist

Nov 26 Norwegian pianist s trio with guest vocalist Bunka Paruku, Joyo, Kyoto • Jazz • 2pm • ¥3,000 • TEL: 0774-55-1010

Who’s playing?

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Events  Club Piccadilly

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Third ≡ Party finally released their first album Hope earlier this year. The British progressive house duo met at school in 2011 and made their name DJ-ing around London while releasing singles and remixes. They cut their teeth remixing the likes of Tiësto, Emeli Sandé, Wynter Gordon, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. In 2012, they released the single Lights with Steve Angello from the house supergroup Swedish House Mafia, Feel with the British Electronic band Cicada, and Thank You. In 2015, they launched their own label Release Records with the release of their single Alive. In 2016, they had their first charting single, Lions in the Wild in collaboration with the Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. The video for the song has been viewed over 30 million times. Since the release of Hope, they have played festivals around Europe including Creamfields (UK), Tomorrowland (Belgium), Mint Festival (UK), and Ushuaia (on Ibiza Island). Now, they are finally coming to Japan.

Celebrate the third anniversary of Piccadilly with Third ≡ Party!

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Club Piccadilly 3rd Anniversary Special – Special Guest Third ≡ Party (EDM/Progressive House) • DJS: Third ≡ Party, Ray, Shinji, Silver Fox, Genki, Walt, Martan • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥3,000/1D; LADIES: ¥1,500/1D • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6809-5895 • clubpiccadilly.com

November 2 (Thu) Ghost Ultra Lounge Crack - Before Holiday Special (Hip Hop/Open Format) • DJS: Macko, Nore, Bullset + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: GENTLEMEN: ¥1,500/1D, Ladies & FOREIGNERS: ¥700/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

Joule Go Hard (Hardstyle/Trance/EDM) • ACTS: Francesco Zeta, Yuji Biomehanika, Shimamura, Wild Party, 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 • clubjoule.com

Metro Connected Underground presents Stefan Goldmann in Kyoto (Minimal/Techno/Modular Synthesizer)

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• LIVE: Compufunk, Barium • DJS: Stefan Goldmann, Ryoma Sasaki, Shunsuke Ouchi, Koichi, Wataru Horiuchi + more • OPEN: 10am • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

3 (Fri/Holiday) Circus Coss feat. Janeret (House/Tech House) • DJS: Janeret, Jun Akimoto, Mitsuyas + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,100/1D (ADV: ¥2,600) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

Ghost Ultra Lounge Loyal - Holiday Special (Open Format) • DJS: Lead, Minami Boyz, Imai, J Amour + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥700/1D • WHERE:

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

Jaai Phonorama presents: Hard Times (Acid Techno/Raggatek/Tribecore / Jungle /Techno) • DJS: Shoko-Bons, Pavtek, Shaka-Ichi, Yanmah, Urameshi Yuko, Rue + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000/1D (Enter by 11PM: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • iflyer.tv/ja/Bar-JAAI

Joule S :D J :M Japan tour – I :Wanna :Tour with :Somebody – (Groove House) • DJS: S :d j :m, Beatman, Be4r, Gari, G-$moke, Happiness, Junya, Kazuya Tanimoto, Rikito + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (ADV: ¥2,500/1D; FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

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4 (Sat) Alzar Nao Nomura pres. Alzar Saturdays (Techno/Tech House/Minimal) • DJS: Takasa, Key Toy’s Crew, Rocbuzz, Nao Nomura • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,500/1D (Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 0906960-8527 • alzar.jp

Cauliflower Chaaas (House/Techno) • ACTS: Tetsu Shiraishi, Aaty, Tetsuo • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6484-3110 • bar-cauliflower.com

Circus Jah Shaka Japan Tour 2017 in Osaka (Dub) • ACTS: Jah Shaka, Pirates Choice & Bionic Skank+ more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,800/1D (ADV: ¥2,800) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Events  Club Ghost Ultra Lounge En:Core (Hip Hop/Open Format) • DJS: Minami, B=Ball, Malu, Jun, Macko, Sweep • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: Gentlemen ¥1,500/1D; Ladies & Foreigners ¥700/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-0545 • ghostosaka.com

Triangle Triangle presents Billx Japan Tour Osaka (Hard Tek/Drum n Bass/ Bass) • ACTS: Billx, Dustvoxx, Laxenanchaos, Funeral Audio, Matres, Urameshi Yuko, Kurosu_core + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (ADV: ¥2,500/1D; Foreigners Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

Troop Cafe

WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 090-69608527 • alzar.jp

Circus Rack 1st Anniversary (House/ Techno) • DJS: Sekitova, Ashikaga, Yullippe, Yuichirou Miyamoto, Yuta Aoki, Mariko • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,600/1D (ADV: ¥2,100/1D) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Joule Sold Out (R&B/Hip Hop/Jazz) • ACTS: starro, Seiho, Salu, Rue-zy, N015e, Cazbow, Giro, Enazy, Ryung, Satoken + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,500, FOREIGNERS: Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

Phc feat. Lena Willikens (Techno)

Metro

• DJS: Lena Willikens, Ooshima Shigeru, Jokei, Halptribe • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (Mail RESERVATION: ¥2,000/1D; Under 23YRS: ¥1,500/1D) • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-3213130 • troopcafe.jp

Do it Jazz! 11th Anniversary Special (Jazz/Crossover/House)

5 (Sun) Circus Ata Japan Tour 2017 in Osaka (House)

• ACTS: Mark de Clive-Lowe, Shuya Okino, Yoshihiro Okino, Yukari BB, Kyoto Jazzy Blue Tribe + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (ADV: ¥2,500/1D) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Noon + Cafe Vibes Crossover vol.13 (Afro/Latin/ Disco/Jazz)

• DJS: Ata, Makoto Murakami, Akira Eng + more • OPEN: 6pm–10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,100/1D • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

• LIVE: Dig.Dug • DJS: Itoken, Mogura, Fox-x, Kiuchi + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D (FOREIGNERS: ¥500/1D) • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 066373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

Compufunk Records

Piccadilly

Berlin Guts (Techno/House)

AgeHa 15th Years of The Best Tour in Japan ft. Novel at Club Piccadilly (Open Format)

• ACTS: Solvane, Mäi, Ageishi, Compufunk + more • OPEN: 6pm–1am • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D • WHERE: Kitahama • TEL: 06-6314-6541 • compufunk.com

Metro Night Cruising 11th Anniversary – Jan Jelinek Japan Tour 2017 in Kyoto (Minimal/Abstract) • DJS: Jan Jelinek, Marihiko Hara, Polar M, Intext, Raijin, Tatsuya Shimada • OPEN: 6pm–11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,500(ADV: ¥3,000) • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-7522787 • metro.ne.jp

10 (Fri) Alzar Alzar Fridays feat. Virginia (Techno) • DJS: Virginia + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,000/1D, Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) •

• DJS: Tjo, Vivid, B=Ball, Masamune, Su, Maurice, Takumi + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: GENTLEMEN: ¥3,000/1D, LADIES: ¥1,500/1D • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6809-5895 • clubpiccadilly.com

11 (Sat) Circus Prâslesh Japan Tour 2017 (Techno/ House) • DJS: Prâslesh + more • OPEN: TBA • ADMISSION: ¥3,500/1D (ADV: ¥3,000/1D) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

• ACTS: Kazya, Fullmoon Mondo, Brave a.k.a. Keisuke, Show-Hey, Koki, Shunya, Mi-Bou + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥1,000 • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • clubjoule.com

Metro Nebula 20 Guest DJ: Gonno & Okadada (Techno) • DJS: Gonno, Okadada, Kazuma, Podd • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,800/1D • WHERE: Kyoto • TEL: 075-752-2787 • metro.ne.jp

Noon + Cafe Social Infection – 20th Anniversary – (Techno) • DJS: Kihira Naoki, Ooshima Shigeru + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Umeda • TEL: 06-6373-4919 • noon-cafe.com

Triangle Triangle 6th Anniversary Day 2 (Hardcore Techno/Drum n Bass/ Grime/Dubstep/Bass) • ACTS: Part 2 Style Sound, Kuranaka 1945, Numb’n’dub, Horn, Ka4u, Shakaitchi, Yanmah, Hmen, Ascalypso, Yuitty + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

DMT Entertainment 1st Party – Starlight Gathering (Psychedelic Trance)

24 (Fri) Alzar Wols feat. Elli Arakawa (Techno) • DJS: Elli Arakawa, Takaaki Itoh, Loe • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,000/1D; Entry before MIDNIGHT: ¥1,500) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 0906960-8527 • alzar.jp

Circus Midi_sai ch.39 feat. Ceephax Acid Crew (Acid/IDM/Breakcore/Breaks) • ACTS: Ceephax Acid Crew, Ka4u + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: TBA • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circusosaka.com

Joule Sudbeat Japan tour (House) • DJS: Hernan Cattaneo, Soundexile, Ogawa, Senda + more • OPEN: 10pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000 (ADV: ¥2,000; Foreigners Free) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6214-1223 • club-joule.com

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Troop Cafe

Circus

Lovers Jak feat. Kez YM (House/ Dance)

Flava D Japan Tour 2017 in Osaka (UK Garage/Grime)

• DJS: Takeshi Kouzuki, Kez YM, Yuko Nishida + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥2,000/1D (Under 23YRS: ¥1,500/1D) • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-3213130 • troopcafe.jp

• DJS: Flava D + more • OPEN: 11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,100/1D (ADV: ¥2,600/1D) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6241-3822 • circus-osaka.com

Compufunk Records

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

23 (Thu) Troop Cafe Nicola Cruz Japan Tour in Kobe (Techno/Bass)

Joule

¥1,500/1D) • WHERE: Kobe • TEL: 078-3213130 • troopcafe.jp

• LIVE: Nicola Cruz, Knd • DJS: Shhhhh, Halptribe, Dumbo Crew • OPEN: 4pm–11pm • ADMISSION: ¥3,000/1D (Mail RESERVATION: ¥2,000/1D. Under 23YRS:

Effective 96 presents: Benny Ill from London (Dubstep) • LIVE: Ishio Dai ×Hav, Albino Sound, Imakoro • DJS: Benny Ill, Hayato, Ooshima Shigeru, Mitsuki, Aluca, Two Seven Clash, Compufunk • OPEN: 6pm–5am • ADMISSION: ¥2,000 • WHERE: Kitahama • TEL: 06-6314-6541 • compufunk.com

Triangle Revibes -Darren Styles & Alex Prospect in Japan (UK Hardcore/ Happy Hardcore/Hardtek/Rave) • ACTS: Darren Styles, Alex Prospect, Shimamura, Horn, Ka4u, Numb’n’dub, Matres, TΔtsÜyΔ, UrameshiYuko, Say8, Revenge + more • OPEN: 9pm • ADMISSION: ¥5,000/1D (ADV: ¥4,500/1D) • WHERE: Shinsaibashi • TEL: 06-6212-2264 • triangleosaka.com

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

Osaka Toho Cinemas Umeda Now showing: A Dog's Purpose, Dunkirk, Hidden Figures, Swiss Army Man, Overdrive, War for the Planet of the Apes, Atomic Blonde, Barry Seal, Blade Runner 2049, Get Out • From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok, It • From Nov 10: Jigsaw, The Circle • From Nov 17: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power • From Nov 18: Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League 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: War for the Planet of the Apes, Dunkirk, Baby Driver, Barry Seal, Blade Runner 2049 • From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok, Colossal • From Nov 18: Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League 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: From the Land of the Moon (FRA), Gimme Danger, Paterson, Die Blumen Von Gestern (GER), Polina danser sa vie (FRA), Nelly • From Nov 3: Good Time • From Nov 11: Their Finest • From Nov 18: La Vita Possibile (ITA) • From Nov 25: Kedi, Liberami (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: The Price Of Desire (BEL), Frantz (FRA) • From Nov 18: The Distinguished Citizen (SPA) • From Nov 25: Django (FRA) Tel: 06-6359-1080 • ttcg.jp/theatre_ umeda • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st of the month – ¥1,000

• From Nov 3: Nocturnal Animals, Thor: Ragnarok, Central Intelligence, Loving Vincent, It • From Nov 11: Rodin • From Nov 18: Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League 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: A Dog's Purpose, Dunkirk, Hidden Figures, War for the Planet of the Apes, Atomic Blonde, Barry Seal, Blade Runner 2049, Get Out • From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok, It • From Nov 10: Jigsaw, The Circle • From Nov 18: Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League, Gifted 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: Barry Seal, Blade Runner 2049, Atomic Blonde, Annabelle: Creation, War for the Planet of the Apes, A Dog's Purpose, Dunkirk • From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok, It • From Nov 10: The Circle • From Nov 11: Rodin, Xavier Dolan: à l'impossible je suis tenu (FRA) • From Nov 18: Kubo and the Two Strings, Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League 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: Below Her Mouth, Paterson, Hermitage Revealed, What Happened to Monday?

• From Nov 3: Good Time, Nocturnal Animals, Colossal • From Nov 25: Nevesta (RUS), Incarnate Tel: 06-6282-0815 • cinemart.co.jp/ theater/shinsaibashi • Discounts: Mon (men); Weds (women); 1st and 25th of the month – ¥1,000

Kyoto

Osaka Station City Cinema

Movix Kyoto

Now showing: Blade Runner 2049, Barry Seal, Miss Sloane, Annabelle: Creation, War for the Planet of the Apes, A Dog's Purpose, Dunkirk

Now showing: War for the Planet of the Apes, Annabelle: Creation, Barry Seal, Blade Runner 2049, Atomic Blonde, A Dog's Purpose, Hidden Figures

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Blade Runner 2049

• From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok, It • From Nov 10: The Circle • From Nov 11: Rodin 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: Frantz(FAR), Dancer, Polina danser sa vie (FRA), Cezanne et moi (FRA) • From Nov 4: Nocturnal Animals, Inside Llewyn Davis • From Nov 18: La vita possibile (ITA), 20th Century Women • From Nov 25: A Quiet Passion Tel: 075-353-4723 • kyotocinema.jp • Discounts: Weds (women & men); 1st of the month – ¥1,100

Toho Cinemas Nijo Now showing: A Dog's Purpose, Dunkirk, Hidden Figures, War for the Planet of the Apes, Atomic Blonde, Barry Seal, Blade Runner 2049, Get Out, Miss Sloane • From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok, It • From Nov 10: Jigsaw, The Circle • From Nov 17: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power • From Nov 18: Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League, Gifted 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: A Dog's Purpose, Hidden Figures, Overdrive, Alien: Covenant, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, War for the Planet of

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the Apes, Barry Seal, Blade Runner 2049 • From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok • From Nov 10: Jigsaw, The Circle • From Nov 17: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power • From Nov 18: Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League, Gifted Tel: 078-291-5330 • jollios.net • Discounts: Tues (women); 1st and 16th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

OS Cinema Kobe Harborland Now showing: The Lego Ninjago Movie, Hidden Figures, Alien: Covenant, Dunkirk, War for the Planet of the Apes, Barry Sea • From Nov 3: Thor: Ragnarok, It • From Nov 17: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power • From Nov 18: Logan Lucky • From Nov 23: Justice League Tel: 078-360-3788 • jollios.net • Discounts: Tues (women); 1st and 16th of the month – ¥1,100; every day after 8pm – ¥1,300

Cine Libre Kobe Now showing: Sameblod, Gimme Danger, From the Land of the Moon (FRA), Hermitage Revealed, Polina danser sa vie (FRA), Die Blumen Von Gestern (GER) • From Nov 3: Nocturnal Animals, Loving Vincent • From Nov 4: Frantz • From Nov 11: Their Finest, The Price Of Desire (BEL) • From Nov 18: Miss Sloane, Good Time • From Nov 25: Django, Colossal Tel: 078-334-2126 • ttcg.jp/cinelibre_kobe • Discounts: Weds (women, men); 1st and 15th of the month – ¥1,100

Classifieds & Jobs CLASSIFIEDS Apartments For Rent

1K WITH LOFT IN OSAKA CITY. Safe & Clean Riverside Residence.

Furnished Studio Apartment in Osaka city. Riverside residence.

Only 7min to Osaka Umeda area

by JR or Hanshin line. Also a word office, library, supermarket are within 5min on foot. 3rd floor.

Corner room. No key money, No commission.No cleaning charge.

One month refundable deposit is required. Price: 59,000yen • Pickup location: Osaka city, Nishiyodogawa ward, Mitejima • Website: http://passage-apartment.

com/ • Contact: kr_toa@po.twin. ne.jp

Community Clubs and Groups FREE ABACUS CLASS FOR FOREIGNERS FREE ABACUS CLASS FOR FOREIGNERS. OFFERED BY O.C.C.I. and Osaka Abacus Assoc. to promote int l goodwill. Individualized lessons taught in Japanese or English. Saturdays 10-12 am.

Course material provided for free.

Near Sakaisuji-Hommachi and Kitahama. Call: Moritomo Ken 066572-6877. Website: https://sites. google.com/site/osakasoroban/ abacus-classes • Contact: mail@ osaka-abacus.com KANSAI SCENE CYCLING CLUB. Join like-minded cyclists for gentle jaunts into the Kansai countryside. Sometimes. Hey, we're all busy people right? Why suffer alone when you can suffer together? Share and discover the best routes in the region and meet some fellow weekend warriors. Rides will start/end in Osaka for the time being. Join us on

Strava: https://www.strava.com/ clubs/kansaisceneCC

JOBS Teaching QUALIFIED ENGLISH TEACHERS NEEDED. part-time. Minimum entry level qualified teachers (Celta, or other) with Japan experience needed for British English school. Knowledge of IELTS and Cambridge exams preferred.

Saturday mornings and weekday hours available. Decent pay, good supportive, motivated team.

Long term positions for the right people. Company Name: UKPLUS Osaka • Website: http://www. ukplus-osaka.jp • Contact: tonybrace@ukplus-osaka.jp

Japanese and previous sales experience highly desired. Email position@ewc.co.jp for more details.

Salary: Guaranteed base salary + uncapped quarterly bonuses + monthly cash awards • Company Name: East West Consulting K.K. • Website: http://www.ewc.co.jp • Contact: position@ewc.co.jp PATENT ENGLISH PROOF READER. full-time. English native proof reader for Patent (intellectual property-related) documents is needed. Proofreading of patent abstracts, patentability reports, patent specifications, etc. Technical field: chemistry, biology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, etc. Salary: JYE1000-1400 / per hour • Company Name: IP-Pro K. K. • Website: http://www. ip-pro.co.jp/ • Contact: kimura. kazumi@ip-pro.co.jp

General ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT--START A REAL CAREER IN BUSINESS. fulltime. Supporting global and domestic companies hire bilingual professionals in Japan. Candidate must have a commercial mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and be mentally tough. Business level

Looking for something else?

Kansai Scene Classifieds and Jobs are now online at Kansaifinder.com

Place your own ad today It's free for online listings or just ¥3,000 per month for your ad to appear in print. Post and pay online.

Readers’ Choice

AWARDS

2017 It’s time to nominate your favorite things to do, places to eat, and spaces to play in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards!

Stage 1

Stage 2

 Nominate (Oct 1–Nov 15)

 Vote (Nov 16–Dec 15)

Nominate your favorite things to do, places to eat, and spaces at the website URL below.

You can complete the form just once and nominate just one place per category.*

The top 3–5 nominations from each category will be available as choices in the voting stage. Even if you didn’t nominate anywhere, you can still vote for your favorite places. You can complete the form just once and vote for just one place per category.*

*Please note that you will need to be logged in or create an account (email and username) if you do not already have one.

Voting will be open from Nov 16 (6pm) – Dec 15 (midnight) and the winners announced in the January issue of Kansai Scene. Winning places will be awarded a KS Readers’ Choice Awards sticker and bragging rights for a year.

 Nominate now! kansaiscene.com/ReadersAwards

Getting Around

MAPS & INFORMATION / 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

Hyogo

Kyoto

Shiga

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

Osaka

Nara

Mie

Wakayama

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.

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.

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

KOBE

Wi-Fi

Hotels and Guesthouses

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 or 4G 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

Kobe Bay Sheraton, Kobe Portopia Hotel Tourist Information Centers

Kobe International Community Center, Hyogo International Plaza Shops

Junkudo Nishinomiya, Junkudo Sannomiya, Kinokuniya Kobe

» Ambulance/Fire service: Tel: 119 » Police: Tel: 110

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Kansai Tourist Information Center

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Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium

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Mori Yu Gallery Kyoto

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Irish Pub Gnome Kyoto City Hall

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Maruyama Park

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Minami-za Theatre

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Butterfly Kitsune Kyoto Kyoto Bal

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Keihan Line

Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto

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Kiyamachi-dori

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