Justin Hanus
There Is No Other Place in the World Like Tottori’s Sand Museum
Jun 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus
At Japan's one-of-a-kind Sand Museum, the art has as much in common with the sand sculptures built at the beach...[ Click to read more ]
Suma Aqualife Park: A Full Day of Fun at Suma Beach in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Kobe is a city built on the water and Suma Seaside Park is the people's link to the sea. Suma...[ Click to read more ]
Cutting the Rug Japanese Style – Take a Japanese Dance Class with WAK
By Justin Hanus
For the first 40 years of her life Michi Ogawa was "an ordinary housewife with no experience working outside the...[ Click to read more ]
Lake Biwa Summer Adventures
May 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
As the largest freshwater lake in all of Japan, Lake Biwa is no stranger to tourism. Especially as the weather...[ Click to read more ]
Take a Dip in Nara’s Water Holes this Summer
By Justin Hanus
Looking to get outside as the summer season heats up? Although there are many places throughout Kansai to explore, checking...[ Click to read more ]
The Meanings of Osaka’s One Million Candles Night
By Justin Hanus
For two hours on Wednesday night June 7 all of the lights in the Umeda district of downtown Osaka will...[ Click to read more ]
Cool Down with Shaved Ice This Summer
By Justin Hanus
If it is summer in Japan it is time for kakigori. Kakigori is the nation's traditional hot weather treat -...[ Click to read more ]
A Reminder of the Time in Osaka When the World Came to Visit
By Justin Hanus
The Tower of the Sun stands in Expo Commemoration Park as the standout reminder of the first World's Fair ever...[ Click to read more ]
A Museum of Subterfuge – the Ninja Museum of Igaryu in Mie
Apr 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus
The existence of the Ninja Museum of Igaryu is testament to mankind's love of the subversive. Samurai warriors are the...[ Click to read more ]
Take a Tour of Hakutsuru Sake Brewery in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
In Japan, there are many ways to enjoy the tradition of sake. The rice wine has a long history in...[ Click to read more ]
