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Best Monuments to See in Kobe

Jun 15, 2021 By Justin Hanus

There’s no better way to explore Kobe than on foot. This allows you to take everything in and feel like...[ Click to read more ]

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Why You Need to Pay a Visit to Hyogo Prefecture’s Himeji City

May 27, 2021 By Justin Hanus

One of the smaller cities in Kansai, Himeji City, is less well-known than Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto. The city is...[ Click to read more ]

Summer Events in Kobe 2021

May 26, 2021 By Justin Hanus

Kobe has a vibrant summer culture with many family-friendly activities and a few annual events and festivals that draw the...[ Click to read more ]

Where to See Fireflies in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

Whereas many years ago, fireflies were everywhere in Kansai throughout the summer months, you now need to head to specific...[ Click to read more ]

What’s It Like to Be a Foreigner Living in Japan?

By Justin Hanus

Even if you’ve visited Japan as a tourist before, you may not be prepared for what it’s like to live...[ Click to read more ]

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Most Interesting Vending Machines in Kansai

Apr 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus

One fascinating facet of Japanese culture is the prevalence of vending machines. Virtually anywhere you go, you’ll find them —...[ Click to read more ]

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Cultural Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts When Visiting Japan

By Justin Hanus

There are major differences between Japan and western countries, many of which are apparent in everyday life. Since the last...[ Click to read more ]

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Skate Parks in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

Skateboarding has grown in popularity across Japan in recent years increased by the fact that it is due to make...[ Click to read more ]

What is Otaku Culture?

Mar 31, 2021 By Justin Hanus

Once a little-known subculture, otaku is now popular throughout Japan and even in many Western world parts. But what is...[ Click to read more ]

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Rock Climbing Gyms in Kobe

Mar 17, 2021 By Justin Hanus

Japan has many mountains to scale and many rock climbing gyms if you want to do supervised climbing or try...[ Click to read more ]

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