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Sites to See on a Trip Around Yatsushiro

May 31, 2024 By Justin Hanus

A great option for a day trip if you’re in Kumamoto is Yatsushiro. This is a top destination for learning...[ Click to read more ]

Best Outdoor Swimming Locations in Kansai

May 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Whether it’s a day trip to the beach, a dip in a pretty lake or going for a wild swim...[ Click to read more ]

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Where to Rent a Kimono or Yukata in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

Traditional Japanese garments are beautiful and quite unlike the clothing from anywhere else in the world. You may like to...[ Click to read more ]

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The Hiroshima Dating Scene

By Justin Hanus

Hiroshima, like many cities in Japan, is a blend of traditional cultural norms and more modernized and westernized lifestyles. If...[ Click to read more ]

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Things to Do with Kids in Kumamoto

By Justin Hanus

If you’ve got kids, you’ll know how important it is to have an ongoing list of activities and places to...[ Click to read more ]

Riding Kansai’s Hello Kitty HARUKA

By Justin Hanus

There is now an extra-fun way to reach Osaka and Kyoto from Kansai International Airport: the Hello Kitty HARUKA train....[ Click to read more ]

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Films Set in Kumamoto

Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Lights! Camera! Action! Kumamoto is not the most well-known of Japanese prefectures but it has some fantastic settings for movies...[ Click to read more ]

Top Golfing Spots in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

With almost 2,500 golf courses, Japan is a top destination for golfers. Some of the best clubs are in Kansai,...[ Click to read more ]

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Boat Trips in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

With six rivers and a bay leading out to the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima prefecture offers ample opportunities for charming...[ Click to read more ]

Summer Days Out in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

Surrounded by sea, mountains and pretty waterways, Hiroshima is something of an ideal location to spend away the summer months....[ Click to read more ]