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Justin Hanus


Kyoto’s October Festivals

Sep 27, 2016 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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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Don’t Miss a Maiko Performance at Kyoto’s Miyagawa-cho Beer Garden

Jul 25, 2016 By Justin Hanus

One of the most entertaining evening activities during the summer months in Japan is enjoying drinks from one of the...[ Click to read more ]

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Experiencing the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan’s Engineering Marvel

By Justin Hanus

In a world where construction projects grow higher, longer and bigger by the day, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is practically a...[ Click to read more ]

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The National Treasures that Roam through Nara Park

Jul 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus

Pigs are sacred in Egypt. Cattle are sacred in India. Goats are sacred in Syria. Elephants are sacred in Thailand....[ Click to read more ]

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Koshien – Where Japanese Culture Plays Out Before Your Eyes

Jul 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus

"Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can...[ Click to read more ]

The Japanese Whisky Paradox: Little Known and Widely Admired

Jun 25, 2016 By Justin Hanus

If you have lived most of your life outside Japan you might not be familiar with Japanese whisky. Although the...[ Click to read more ]

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Pay a Visit to Rokkosan Farm

Jun 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus

If you love experiencing the natural beauty of Japan, Kobe certainly has all the bases covered. And in addition to...[ Click to read more ]

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