Kobe Takes the Lead In Japanese Fashion
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
It was the late 1800s when promotionally minded French dress designers began hiring women to wear their latest creations to high-profile public events like parades and horse races right on...[ Click to read more ]
Ritualistic Ceremonies Could Be Your Cup of Tea in Kobe
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
In Japan you can enjoy a cup of tea or you can immerse yourself in Japan's Way of Tea, a ritualistic tradition that focuses on the way green tea is...[ Click to read more ]
Kyoto Hanatouro Illumination Festivals
Nov 14, 2016 By Ray Proper
Hanatouro is an "illumination festival" that happens in Kyoto twice a year at two separate locations. Actually there are two separate festivals that take place, the Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro and the Kyoto Higashiyama...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Oct 27, 2016 By
For anyone who likes birds, plants and animals, but really isn't into the whole dirty and bug infested wilderness thing, there are a variety of places in Japan where you...[ 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 trees breaks down when the daylight shortens in the fall...[ Click to read more ]
Experiencing the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan’s Engineering Marvel
Jul 25, 2016 By Justin Hanus
In a world where construction projects grow higher, longer and bigger by the day, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is practically a dinosaur. The world's longest suspension bridge is now 18 years...[ Click to read more ]
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 assure you it is much, much more important than that."...[ Click to read more ]
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 the natural scenery within and surrounding this port city, Kobe...[ Click to read more ]
Enjoy Akashi’s Okura Beach
May 26, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Though there really isn’t a bad time to visit the Seto Inland Sea’s coastline alongside Akashi, the summer season is particularly incredible. With more people venturing outside and gathering to...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Matsuri: A Japanese Celebration with Western Influences
Apr 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Although the Kobe Matsuri is a relatively young street festival - it began in 1971 - the roots of the celebration twist much further back in time to an unexpected...[ Click to read more ]
