In the west of the country, Japan’s Kansai brings together 10 prefectures — each with their own charm. There are the glittering metropolises of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, but go beyond the bright city lights and there’s so much more to discover. From the lush greens of Tokushima’s forested hills calling out to be hiked to a hidden village in Tottori preserving the area’s unique culture and traditions — Kansai is a prefecture of many faces, steeped in history and spiced with tradition.