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Things Kansai Gave to the World

Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus

A former economic and cultural capital of Japan, Kansai played an important part in global innovation that continues today. Here...[ Click to read more ]

Things to do While Practicing Social-Distancing

Mar 25, 2020 By Jason Gatewood

Thanks to the recent COVID-19 pandemic affecting much of the globe, pretty much every public health office recommends people minimize...[ Click to read more ]

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Who Were the Samurai?

Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus

Everyone has heard of samurai, but a minority would be able to tell you who they were and what they...[ Click to read more ]

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Best Places to Eat Kaiseki in Kobe

Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus

Kobe may be famous for its beef, but the city is a culinary center. While you’re in Kobe, you should...[ Click to read more ]

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Where to Find the Best Beers in Kansai

Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus

Kansai is a well-known region of Japan for cuisine. What's not so widely known is that the area is also...[ Click to read more ]

Rack Them Up! Five Places to Play Pool and Billiards in Nagoya

Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart

"Show me a man who is good at pool, and I'll show you a man who had a misspent youth,"...[ Click to read more ]

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Wisteria Festivals: Aichi’s Other ‘Hanami’

Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart

There can be absolutely no doubt that in Japan, the month of April is very much the month the cherry...[ Click to read more ]

Day Trips From Nagoya – Kamikochi, The Stunning Birthplace of Japan’s Casual Hiker

Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart

Japan is a nation supremely blessed with its fair share of dramatic scenery. From the sandy beaches and deep blue...[ Click to read more ]

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Day Trips From Nagoya – Iwamura, a Quaint Castle Town, Shrouded in History and Mist

Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart

For many visitors to Japan, getting a taste of the country's proud and storied history sits high on the checklist....[ Click to read more ]

Sports You Can Join in Kobe

Mar 15, 2020 By Justin Hanus

With Tokyo hosting the summer Olympics this year, Japan is on a sporting buzz. What better time to get active...[ Click to read more ]

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