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Popular Winter Meals in Kansai

Dec 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Japan is a country that prides itself on distinct seasonal dishes, with winter being the time when the hotpots traditionally...[ Click to read more ]

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Road Trips in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

The Kansai region is a great part of Japan to discover by car. Beyond the big cities Kyoto, Osaka, and...[ Click to read more ]

Top Beauty Salons in Kumamoto and the Treatments to Choose From

Dec 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus

If you’re looking for some pampering or preparing for an important event, consider paying a visit to a local beauty...[ Click to read more ]

Where to Drink Bubble Tea in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

Like in much of the rest of the world, bubble tea has become hugely popular in Japan. Although it first...[ Click to read more ]

Key Things You Need to Do After Moving to Kumamoto

By Justin Hanus

Although it’s only a small city, Kumamoto has a growing community of foreigners — made up of people both living...[ Click to read more ]

Winter Meals in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

Japan is a country known for its regional culinary specialities, meaning that visitors can travel around the country and sample...[ Click to read more ]

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Frozen Fun in Hiroshima

Dec 24, 2024 By Justin Hanus

For many, wintertime in Hiroshima means oysters and nihonshu. These are great seasonal indulgences but there are many other experiences...[ Click to read more ]

Who to Root for in Kumamoto: The Three Biggest Sports Teams

Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Japan is big on sport. The most popular team sports are football (soccer), baseball, basketball, and rugby. Of course, there’s...[ Click to read more ]

Christmas in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

With Christmas approaching, it’s time for expats in Hiroshima to get into the festive spirit. Although it’s not an official...[ Click to read more ]

Christmas in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

Not being a predominantly Christian country, Japan doesn’t celebrate Christmas with quite the same fervour as people in the US,...[ Click to read more ]