Justin Hanus
The Meanings of Osaka’s One Million Candles Night
May 23, 2017 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 ]
Welcome the Warmer Weather with 6 Natural Escapes in Kobe
Mar 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Situated between the sea and an impressive mountain range, Kobe boasts an array of stunning outdoor escapes located within and...[ Click to read more ]
Japan: Where the Streets Have No Name
Mar 25, 2017 By Justin Hanus
When Bono was writing "Where the Streets Have No Names" for U2 he was speaking metaphorically about social injustice on...[ Click to read more ]
Clam Gathering at Nishikinohama Beach Park
Mar 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Although this park is most famous for sea bathing and various water sport activities from July to August each year,...[ Click to read more ]
Get More Than Your Fill at Osaka’s International Festival UTAGE
Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
If you are going to be known as the capital of something in Japan, there aren't many better things than...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Beer Gardens Across Japan
By Justin Hanus
Springtime in Japan provides temperatures, sights, and events that make it nearly impossible to spend your days indoors. However, even...[ Click to read more ]
