Travel

Road to Kansai: Discover UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture

May 25, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Kansai 2021

“Himeji castle” was registered as the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. About 1.5 million people visit Himeji castle every year. I think about one in ten people in Japan may be able to respond that the castle in this picture is Himeji...

Kansai hotspot - Dragon boat races at Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture

April 1, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Kansai 2021

One of the popular nature beauties in Japan is Lake Biwa. Shiga is famous for Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. It is located at the centre of the prefecture and is said to be one of the oldest lakes in world. It is named after the...

Kansai 'Sports Locally': A little trip with the roadbike in Kinokawa City, Wakayama

March 17, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Kansai 2021

Located in the northern part of Wakayama Prefecture is Kinokawa City - Fruit Kingdom”, since it is famous as a fruit-producing district with its rich natural environment, warm climate and a class A river, Kinokawa River. Wakayama Prefecture is...

Next Pan-American Masters Games to be hosted in Cleveland during the summer of 2024

March 5, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Cleveland 2024

CLEVELAND – Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games (PAMG) will be held in Cleveland during the Summer of 2024. This multisport event is expected to be the largest international gathering in Northeast...

Kansai 'Sports Locally`: Discover the underground Table Tennis Mecca at Kobe Metro Station

February 18, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Kansai 2021

Kobe Harbour You may have seen the picture of the harbour, the one showing the typical scenery of Kobe; red port tower, Hotel Okura, Ferris wheel by the sea. This is “the scenery of Kobe”, that you can see when you walk from JR Kobe station...

Kyoto and more: the highlights of Japan’s Kansai region

August 21, 2020 - Travel , News Kansai 2021

You could cover a lot of ground on a trip to Japan, or very little, and still get to experience the best of what the country has to offer. Centrally located Kansai, has it all: not just Kyoto, but also a vibrant city in Osaka, plus fantastic hiking...

Five reasons to visit the Kansai Region of Japan for WMG 2021

July 21, 2020 - Travel , News Kansai 2021

The 2021 Kansai World Masters Games provide an excellent opportunity to compete in the sport you love and meet like-minded people, but also to travel and explore a beautiful new city and culture. Considered as Japan’s cultural and historical...

Paris, Perth, Singapore and Taipei City & New Taipei City Enter Race to Host the 2025 World Masters Games

December 19, 2019 - Events , Travel

Four cities spanning three continents have officially entered the application process to host the world’s largest international participatory multi-sport event: The World Masters Games. Paris, Perth, Singapore and Taipei City & New Taipei...

7 must-see Innsbruck attractions

December 12, 2019 - Events , Travel , Highlights Innsbruck 2020

Come January 2020, over 3000 athletes will descend upon the beautiful region of Innsbruck and Tyrol for the Winter World Masters Games. A hidden gem in the heart of the Alps, there is plenty to discover in and around the Innsbruck area. To...