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Where to Rent a Kimono or Yukata in Hiroshima

May 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Traditional Japanese garments are beautiful and quite unlike the clothing from anywhere else in the world. You may like to...[ Click to read more ]

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The Hiroshima Dating Scene

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 ]