10 - Kansai International Airport
Published by Irhal
From the Irhal archive. This page preserves the original article; details may have changed since publication.
Given Japan’s space limitations, Kansai International Airport is located on a manmade island about 5 km from Osaka Bay and is reachable from Honshu Island by car, train or ferry. Despite being an engineering feat built to withstand earthquakes and cyclones, it’s still threatened by rising sea levels.
More Travel Stories
All travel stories
Travel Stories
Madrasahs of Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand, a city that lies at the heart of the ancient Silk Route is steeped in Islamic architecture. The three turquoise domed monuments to a gloried past in Registan Square are fascinating examples of a history that is being carefully restored to captivate the awe and admiration of tourists from around the world who are now discovering this ancient city of Uzbekistan.
Read story
Travel Stories
Whitechapel, Brick Lane and Bangla Town - evolving cultural smorgasbord
London is a melting pot of diverse ethnicities. Nowhere is this more visible than in Whitechapel Station where you see signs in both English and Bangla.
Read story
Travel Stories
Halal Restaurants near The House of Gods in London
A Muslim travel route through Canary Wharf, from halal food trucks and polished dine-in restaurants to Docklands Community Centre Masjid.
Read story
Travel Stories
FIFA World Cup Cities: Boston
The arrival of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a perfect opportunity for Boston's sports fans to show how their city revels in a championship contest.
Read story