Kansai

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Kansai region (Kansai-chih?) is an area in southern-central region of Japan's largest and central island, Honshu.

Three large cities form a "Kansai triangle", Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto.

In Kansai area also exists the biggest lake of Japan, Biwako and Japan's earlier capital city, Nara.

Kansai region's residents speak a peculiar kansai dialect.

Kansai Airport (KIX) serves the international flights to this region and is a popular connection hub for flight traffic from this area.

Kansai people are often said to have a strong sense of humour.

One of the famous food of kansai is takoyaki.


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Kansai!
I visited Osaka recently. I really enjoyed there. Especially Takoyaki.
I recommend Kansai!
#1 - Turner - 04/16/2008 - 22:12
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