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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Takenohama Beach: Hyogo Prefecture’s Prettiest Beach

When it comes to beautiful beaches in Kansai, many would name ones in Wakayama. Indeed, beaches in Wakayama are usually

The small village of Yagyu just outside of Nara doesn’t seem like much of anything today, but this village is

At the southern most edge of the Kii Peninsula is one of the most unusual natural wonders in Japan. The

Just off the tip of the Kii Peninsula, near the small town of Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture is Kii Oshima

To the north of Kyoto City lies the wild Keihoku area. Many visitors to Kyoto are likely unfamiliar with this

If asked to think of some of Kyoto’s famous destinations, most people will probably mention any number of the famous

Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several

Encompassing most of the southern portion of Nara Prefecture, one can describe Totsukawa Village as being hidden in plain sight.