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The Hiroshima Dating Scene

May 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Hiroshima, like many cities in Japan, is a blend of traditional cultural norms and more modernized and westernized lifestyles. If...[ Click to read more ]

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Things to Do with Kids in Kumamoto

By Justin Hanus

If you’ve got kids, you’ll know how important it is to have an ongoing list of activities and places to...[ Click to read more ]

Riding Kansai’s Hello Kitty HARUKA

By Justin Hanus

There is now an extra-fun way to reach Osaka and Kyoto from Kansai International Airport: the Hello Kitty HARUKA train....[ Click to read more ]

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Films Set in Kumamoto

Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Lights! Camera! Action! Kumamoto is not the most well-known of Japanese prefectures but it has some fantastic settings for movies...[ Click to read more ]

Top Golfing Spots in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

With almost 2,500 golf courses, Japan is a top destination for golfers. Some of the best clubs are in Kansai,...[ Click to read more ]

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Boat Trips in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

With six rivers and a bay leading out to the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima prefecture offers ample opportunities for charming...[ Click to read more ]

Summer Days Out in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

Surrounded by sea, mountains and pretty waterways, Hiroshima is something of an ideal location to spend away the summer months....[ Click to read more ]

New Spots to Visit Around Kansai

Apr 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

The pandemic shut down everything in Japan for a while, but Kansai has now bounced back with a number of...[ Click to read more ]

Best Schools in Kumamoto

By Justin Hanus

With a smaller expat population than some Japanese prefectures, Kumamoto doesn’t have the same depth of international schools that you...[ Click to read more ]

New Attractions on Kyushu Island

By Justin Hanus

Across Kyushu, several new attractions have opened in the past few years. Whether you’re visiting Kumamoto, Kitakyushu, or Fukuoka, there’s...[ Click to read more ]

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