Non-profit organization in Kansai promoting animal welfare and responsible ownership of animals as well as being a shelter for animals in real need.

An open group for IT and business professionals interested in IT in Kansai.

Listing of several restaurants in the Kansai area grouped by area and cuisine.

A group of people of different nationalities who participate in a wide variety of outdoor activities. All of the activities are organized by the members themselves.

Detailed demographic information on Kansai, local cultural news and events, museums, and culture.

General site on life, work, relationships, and increasing contacts among foreigners in Osaka.

Kansai related news, features, entertainment, and classifieds.

Enables you to ride on subways, private railways and buses from morning to night, in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, and Wakayama for 2 days or 3 days use.

Largest Kansai area ex-pat magazine.

Online English community for foreigners and Japanese living both in the Kansai area and abroad with news, blogs, links and information.

Guide to tourism and cities of several northern Kansai areas.

Introduction to the Kyuu Saigoku Kaidou, or Old Western Highway, a historical travel route from Nishinomiya City to Kyoto. With photos, landmarks, and explanations.

Two short essays on Japanese construction, including the destruction of natural scenery in Kansai for a new "Cultural Metropolis".

Includes region history, activities and contact information. Projects include scholarship for foreigners and subsidy for foreign students' research.

Plays an active role in coordinating the academic and research developments in the fields of naval architecture, shipbuilding, ocean engineering, sciences, environmental problems, and other frontier technologies.

American owned English School stressing practical learning. Locations in Osaka and Kobe.