Justin Hanus
No Bad Apples in the Bunch – Fruit as a Status Symbol in Japan
Dec 21, 2016 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 ]
Kyoto’s October Festivals
By Justin Hanus
October’s cool temperatures and changing fall landscape makes it the perfect month to enjoy the rich history and beautiful natural...[ Click to read more ]
The Art Beneath Our Feet
By Justin Hanus
Travel to France and you might well come home with an extensive photographic collection of stained glass cathedral art. Travel...[ Click to read more ]
It’s All Happening at the Tennoji Zoo – At Night
Aug 20, 2016 By Justin Hanus
We have all gone to a zoo on a summer day and seen the animals snoozing or lying around doing...[ Click to read more ]
Prepare to Launch – Kansai’s Capsule Hotels
Aug 19, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Celebrated Japan architect Kisho Kurokawa gave the world its first taste of mass pod living in 1972 with the creation...[ Click to read more ]
