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Kansai region
The western-central region of Japan's main island, including Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and surrounding prefectures.
関西 refers to the western-central region of Honshu, Japan's main island.
Key areas included:
- 大阪府 (Osaka Prefecture)
- 京都府 (Kyoto Prefecture)
- 兵庫県 (Hyogo - includes Kobe)
- 奈良県 (Nara Prefecture)
- 滋賀県 (Shiga Prefecture)
- 和歌山県 (Wakayama Prefecture)
Cultural notes:
- Known for 関西弁 (Kansai dialect)
- Cultural center before Tokyo rose to prominence
- Famous for comedy (漫才, 吉本)
Opposite region:
- 関東 (Kanto - Tokyo area)
Related Words
Related:
関東 (Kanto region)