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Justin Hanus


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 ]

Popular All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Kobe

By Justin Hanus

Food is always part of travelling and venturing into new places. Even if you’re not a big foodie, sampling new...[ Click to read more ]

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Christmas in Kumamoto

By Justin Hanus

There are many ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into the festive spirit in Kumamoto. Although Christmas is...[ Click to read more ]

New Year Celebrations in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

New Year (Shogatsu) is a time for big celebration in Japan. Seen as a period of cleansing and renewal as...[ Click to read more ]

Great Shrines for Hatsumode in Kumamoto

Nov 27, 2024 By Justin Hanus

The turn of the year is holiday time in Japan. People are off work to celebrate the New Year with...[ Click to read more ]

Best Bars in Kansai

Oct 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Fancy a tipple in Kansai? You can head to one of the region’s many bars. The more populated cities such...[ Click to read more ]

The Kobe Dating Scene

By Justin Hanus

Are you a singleton in Kobe looking to find a suitable partner? Here’s what to expect plus a few tips...[ Click to read more ]

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Renting a Car in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

Want to explore Hiroshima by car? There are plenty of car hire options if you don’t want to go through...[ Click to read more ]

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