Justin Hanus
What to Eat in Kobe Besides the Beef
Oct 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Tourists flock from around the globe to eat Kobe’s famous beef. But you’re a local now, and you’ve been there,...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrating the Japanese Culture of Wood at the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe
Oct 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Around the world traditional Japanese carpentry and craftsmanship is revered for its precision and quality. In 1984 the Takenaka Corporation,...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens is a Celebration of Herbs and More
Sep 14, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Herbs have a hallowed and honored position in Japanese culture dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. Chinese herbs first...[ Click to read more ]
All Aboard! Cruising in Kobe Harbor
By Justin Hanus
Kobe is Japan's fifth largest city and one of the best ways to appreciate its size and importance is to...[ Click to read more ]
The Danjiri Matsuri in Osaka is a Multi-Generational Thrill Show
By Justin Hanus
Autumn means the biggest event of the year for the southern Osaka city of Kishiwada - the Danjiri Matsuri. Danjiri...[ Click to read more ]
Tricks and Treats for All Ages at USJ for Halloween
Sep 07, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Although Universal Studios Japan is an exciting outing any time of year, during the Halloween season, USJ’s additional tricks and...[ Click to read more ]
Digging into the Rituals of Clam Digging
Aug 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
They begin showing up on the beaches in late spring and continue to gather all summer long, armed with small...[ Click to read more ]
Horse Archery on Display in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
In the history of warfare there has seldom been a more impressive warrior than the horse archer. Riding a steed...[ Click to read more ]
Kit Kat Kraziness – What Is Going On?
By Justin Hanus
Sometimes a company can find consumer gold in that suggestion box put out in the lunch room for employees to...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Bike Rides Around Kansai
By Justin Hanus
Bicycles have long been a staple in Japanese life. Many of the roadways are built with designated bike lanes. Bicycle...[ Click to read more ]
