Justin Hanus
Why Peanuts Hotel Is One of the Best Places to Stay in Kobe
Apr 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
If you plan to stay in Kobe and still searching for the perfect accommodation, look no further. There’s no better...[ Click to read more ]
Planning a Trip on the Sagano Romantic Train in Kyoto
By Justin Hanus
It’s common to travel by train in Japan to move within or between cities, but train travel can also be...[ Click to read more ]
The Traditional Crafts of Japan
By Justin Hanus
One of the top ways to experience Japanese culture is through crafts. Many traditional crafts have persisted for centuries, and...[ Click to read more ]
Buy Fresh, Eat Healthy, Cook Simple – The Farmers’ Market in Kobe’s Tarumi Fishing Port
Mar 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Only about 20% of the land in Japan is suitable for growing crops. Even so, most of the country's population...[ Click to read more ]
The Worst Tourist Traps in Japan
Mar 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus
There are plenty of wonderful places to visit all over Japan, but many tourists go to just a few of...[ Click to read more ]
Great Pubs in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Kobe might not be quite as bustling as Osaka or Kyoto, but it has a vibrant evening culture with the...[ Click to read more ]
Spring Walks in Kobe
Feb 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Spring is in the air, the time of year when many people emerge from the warm indoors and put their...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Go Fishing in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
With fish being such a major part of the Japanese diet, it should be no surprise that there are plenty...[ Click to read more ]
All About the Kansai Dialect
By Justin Hanus
Although we often talk about Japanese as if it were a single language, numerous dialects are spoken around the country....[ Click to read more ]
Setsubun: The Bean-Throwing Festival
Jan 27, 2022 By Justin Hanus
In the old Japanese calendar, spring arrived at the beginning of February. Setsubun, which means "seasonal division," commemorates the end...[ Click to read more ]
