西(かんさい)

かんさい
noun
Kansai region
1. Kansai region
The western-central region of Japan's main island, including Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and surrounding prefectures.
A distinctive dialect is spoken in the Kansai region.
People from Kansai are said to be entertaining storytellers.
It takes one hour from Kansai Airport to central Osaka.

関西(かんさい) refers to the western-central region of Honshu, Japan's main island.

Key areas included:

Cultural notes:

  • Known for 関西(かんさい)(べん) (Kansai dialect)
  • Cultural center before Tokyo rose to prominence
  • Famous for comedy (漫才(まんざい), 吉本(よしもと))

Opposite region: