Best Capsule Hotels in Kansai
May 22, 2020 By Justin Hanus
An experience every visitor to Japan needs to have is a stay in a capsule hotel. These budget accommodation options provide you with a cubicle rather than a full-size room....[ Click to read more ]
Finding Healthcare in Kobe
Apr 22, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Expats living in Kobe can access good quality healthcare through employee health insurance and the national insurance scheme. With the current coronavirus pandemic affecting many areas of the world, including...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Hot Drinks in Kansai
Apr 20, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Socializing in Japan is done around drinks, both hot and cold. Hot beverages are enjoyed in both winter and summertime, brewed at home or in cafes. Here is a selection...[ Click to read more ]
How Has the Coronovirus Affected Kobe?
Apr 20, 2020 By Justin Hanus
The coronavirus pandemic has had a worldwide effect like nothing since World War II with countries across the globe coming close to complete shutdown to try and stem the flow...[ Click to read more ]
Restaurants That Deliver in Kobe
Apr 20, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Even for people who like cooking, it’s tiring to prepare your own meals day after day. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants that deliver throughout Kobe, allowing you to enjoy...[ Click to read more ]
The Foreign Houses of Kobe: Ijinkan Kitano-cho
Apr 20, 2020 By Justin Hanus
One of the most interesting parts of Kobe is Kitano-cho. It was in this district that the foreign merchants settled after the Port of Kobe opened to trade from abroad...[ Click to read more ]
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 is a selection of what has originated in Kansai. Sake...[ Click to read more ]
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 consider having a kaiseki dining experience. What Is Kaiseki? Kaiseki...[ Click to read more ]
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 a hotbed for beer. One of the best known Japanese...[ 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 and try something new? Venues such as the Kobe Port...[ Click to read more ]
