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Justin Hanus


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 ]

New Attractions on Kyushu Island

By Justin Hanus

Across Kyushu, several new attractions have opened in the past few years. Whether you’re visiting Kumamoto, Kitakyushu, or Fukuoka, there’s...[ Click to read more ]

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Great Walks in Kansai

By Justin Hanus

With summer fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to plan a jaunt or two away from the hustle and bustle...[ Click to read more ]

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Songs Inspired By Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

Given the long history of protest music and anti-war songs, it’s perhaps not surprising that songs written about Hiroshima are...[ Click to read more ]

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Where to Learn About the Hiroshima Bombing

Mar 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Hiroshima is probably the place more associated with bombing than anywhere else in the world due to the 1945 atomic...[ Click to read more ]