The terms Kansai (関西), Kinki (近畿), and Kinai (畿内) have a very deep history, dating back almost as far as the nation of Japan itself.
Istilah Kansai (関西), Kinki (近畿), dan Kinai (畿内) memiliki sejarah yang sangat mendalam, sama tuanya dengan sejarah bangsa Jepang.