Justin Hanus
Land of the Rising Sun is No Mere Slogan
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
The "Land of the Rising Sun" is not just a catchy marketing slogan drummed up by the Japan tourism bureau....[ Click to read more ]
Getting Into the Spirit of Hiroshima’s Oyster Season
Jan 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus
As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of...[ Click to read more ]
Take an Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto
Dec 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus
One of the most memorable and exciting aspects of traveling or living among a different culture is exploring the cuisine....[ Click to read more ]
New Year’s Celebrations in Osaka: Ring in the Good Luck 2017
By Justin Hanus
Winter fun seeking in Osaka is an invigorating blend of the traditional and the modern. Consider the age-old practice of...[ Click to read more ]
No Bad Apples in the Bunch – Fruit as a Status Symbol in Japan
By Justin Hanus
There are quite a few things that evoke the saying, "Only in Japan." Fruit as a status symbol is one....[ Click to read more ]
Nakanoshima River Cruise in Osaka
Nov 28, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Located between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers, the island of Nakanoshima is a gorgeous sight to behold any time of...[ Click to read more ]
Shorter Days + Cooler Weather = Momijigari
Oct 25, 2016 By Justin Hanus
There is only a relatively small band of latitudes across planet earth where the chlorophyll in the leaves of deciduous...[ Click to read more ]
It’s Fall in Japan; Time to get Nutty about Chestnuts
Oct 24, 2016 By Justin Hanus
For many folks autumn in Japan means chestnuts. Asia is known as both the largest producer and the largest consumer...[ Click to read more ]
If It is Important in Japan There’s a Mascot
By Justin Hanus
In their original incarnation, mascots were intended to provide luck; and so you found them most often with military units,...[ Click to read more ]
The Wisdom of Ancient Stones – Tsunami Stones
Sep 27, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Japan is a most beguiling land of ancient wisdom and modern technology. The two beliefs often mingle and sometimes conflict....[ Click to read more ]
