Author Archive Justin Hanus

Justin Hanus


The Tunnels of Mount Ikoma Bridge the Cultures of Osaka and Nara

May 17, 2016 By Justin Hanus

  The city of Osaka is sheltered on the shores of Osaka Bay to the south and east by the...[ Click to read more ]

Get Lost in a Garden of Over 2.5 Million Lilies Blooming on Osaka Bay

Apr 23, 2016 By Justin Hanus

The sakura blossoms might have run their course, but for anyone around Osaka, a new flower season is just beginning...[ Click to read more ]

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Special Extended Hours and Light-Up Events for May in Kyoto

Apr 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus

As if the incredible weather and the vibrant greens of springtime weren’t enough to get you out of the house,...[ Click to read more ]

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Kobe Matsuri: A Japanese Celebration with Western Influences

By Justin Hanus

Although the Kobe Matsuri is a relatively young street festival - it began in 1971 - the roots of the...[ Click to read more ]

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan: How Many People Have Signed the Guest Register of this 1,300 Year Old Hotel?

Mar 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus

Just doing the math is mind-boggling. A family business for over 1,300 years. Yes, there have been some heirs adopted...[ Click to read more ]

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Enjoy Akashi’s Local Seafood Delights

By Justin Hanus

Stretching across the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea, Akashi, located in southern Hyogo Prefecture is a small port city...[ Click to read more ]

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Osaka’s Tsuruhashi: Japan’s Largest Korea Town

By Justin Hanus

Culture breaks down political barriers Putting aside various political differences, the Japanese people of late have been besotted by Korean...[ Click to read more ]

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Hiroshima

Feb 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus

For many people around the world, the month of March means St. Patrick’s Day and all of the fun celebrations...[ Click to read more ]

Kobe Beef: The Real Deal

By Justin Hanus

Russia has its caviar, Maine has its lobsters, and Kobe has its beef. There are no Kobe beef cows. They...[ Click to read more ]

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Lunar New Year in Kobe’s Chinatown

Jan 26, 2016 By Justin Hanus

As one of the three biggest Chinatowns in Japan, Kobe’s Nankinmachi Chinese New Year celebration is an experience you shouldn’t...[ Click to read more ]

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