Justin Hanus
8 Popular Historic Sites in Kobe
Jan 23, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Places brimming with history exude that magical charm tourists cannot resist. It’s always on our list of must do’s when...[ Click to read more ]
Vegan Food in Kobe
Dec 22, 2017 By Justin Hanus
New year, new game. So how about heading into it with some healthy food by trying some great vegetarian and...[ Click to read more ]
Etiquette for Staying in a Ryokan
By Justin Hanus
A ryokan is a Japanese inn — although the word “inn” doesn’t do it justice. This traditional form of accommodation...[ Click to read more ]
Studying and Working in Kobe: What to Expect
By Justin Hanus
Kobe is one of the largest cities in Japan and it is the capital of the Hyôgo Prefecture. Several companies...[ Click to read more ]
Kansai or Kanto? Who Ya Got?
Nov 21, 2017 By Justin Hanus
“You despise me, don’t you Rick?” says Peter Lorre’s Ugarte to Humphrey Bogart’s Richard Blaine in Casablanca. “If I gave...[ Click to read more ]
Kansai’s Pivotal Role in Japanese Folk Rock
By Justin Hanus
The 1960s have been immortalized as a time of cultural revolution in places like the United States and Europe. If...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe’s Gift to the World – Karaoke!
Nov 01, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Of all the things that Japan has given the world karaoke may be the most fun. It was Kobe's own...[ Click to read more ]
Goshikizuka Kofun: Kobe’s Ancient Sacred Pyramid
Oct 30, 2017 By Justin Hanus
In the Christian world this is the time of the year for All Souls' Day when the memories of the...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Gives Birth to Spirit of Volunteerism in Japan
By Justin Hanus
On January 17, 1995, the Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe and over 6,000 people lost their lives. In the aftermath...[ Click to read more ]
Look, Up In the Sky – It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…Yes, It’s a Plane
By Justin Hanus
People have been fascinated by spotting aircraft ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright bumped a fabric-covered airplane into the sky...[ Click to read more ]
