Kyoto and vicinity (Edo period); Kansai region
Historical term for the Kyoto-Osaka area, especially during the Edo period. Often contrasted with 江戸 (Edo). Still used in cultural contexts.
上方の文化は江戸時代に大きく発展した。
The culture of the Kamigata region developed greatly during the Edo period.
上方落語は大阪を中心に親しまれている。
Kamigata rakugo is popular mainly in Osaka.
kamigata-e; ukiyo-e prints from the Kamigata area
Kansai person (derogatory, archaic)
Kyoto-Osaka style kabuki
Kansai person (derogatory, archaic)
kabuki in the Kyoto-Osaka style
Literally 'upper direction', referring to the area around the capital (Kyoto) from the perspective of Edo (Tokyo).