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Justin Velgus

Japan Travel Member

Justin Velgus (ジャスティンベルガス) is a super promoter for the Tohoku region. His newest project is a transformation into his alter-ego “Mr. Hat in Japan”, the bilingual hat-wearing YouTuber with a passion for adventure and taste for local history. You can also follow his interests on the "I Love Tohoku" Facebook page.

Having been a content producer for JapanTravel.com since 2012, Justin’s over 300 published travel and culture articles come from a background of studying in Akita, teaching English in Miyagi through the JET Program, and working for the government in Fukushima. He lives in the gyutan capital of the world, Sendai.

Justin’s interests include: cycling, kokeshi, ghost hunting, gyoza, onsen, public speaking, sake, samurai, and stand-up comedy.

Justin Velgus (ジャスティンベルガス) is a super promoter for the Tohoku region. His newest project is a transformation into his alter-ego “Mr. Hat in Japan”, the bilingual hat-wearing YouTuber with a passion for adventure and taste for local history. You can also follow his interests on the "I Love Tohoku" Facebook page.

Having been a content producer for JapanTravel.com since 2012, Justin’s over 300 published travel and culture articles come from a background of studying in Akita, teaching English in Miyagi through the JET Program, and working for the government in Fukushima. He lives in the gyutan capital of the world, Sendai.

Justin’s interests include: cycling, kokeshi, ghost hunting, gyoza, onsen, public speaking, sake, samurai, and stand-up comedy.

Most popular

Sendai Top 10 Things To Do

Sendai Top 10 Things To Do

The very best of Tohoku's largest city

Fox Village in Zao

Fox Village in Zao

A place of magic in the mountains of Miyagi

Gallery

Dragon Art Kousyuuya

Dragon Art Kousyuuya

Tochigi

The Autumn Rice Field Art of Aomori

The Autumn Rice Field Art of Aomori

Aomori

Wa Rasse Nebuta House in Aomori

Wa Rasse Nebuta House in Aomori

Aomori

The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine

The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine

Nara

Sendai Daikannon

Sendai Daikannon

Miyagi

Latest articles by Justin

Fukushima Sake Festival in Tokyo

Fukushima Sake Festival in Tokyo "Arigato" from 54 Breweries and 158 Brands

Nametsu Waterfall

Nametsu Waterfall One of the top 10 waterfalls of Miyagi

Gold Prize Winning Sake Flight Fair

Gold Prize Winning Sake Flight Fair Sample 3 out of 22 Gold Prize winning sake brands

Japan's Best Sake for 2017

Japan's Best Sake for 2017 "Fukushima Pride" has become the new standard

Kitakata Sake Breweries Walk

Kitakata Sake Breweries Walk Sip and stroll through 12 sake breweries in one day

Latest comments by Justin

On Spectacular Okutama a month ago

Awesome! I love caves, an often forgot feature of Japan's nature!

On Nametsu Waterfall 2 months ago

Thank you! Going up those stairs was a little scary but worth it for the view.

On Nametsu Waterfall 2 months ago

Me too! There are plenty hiding around the mountains of Japan.

On Sendai Gyutan: Cow, Tongue... Love 2 months ago

Oh, it is!

On Wa Rasse Nebuta House in Aomori 2 months ago

It is a great place you can visit anytime of the year. And a great way to escape the heat^^

Recently shared by Justin

Sendai's Only Stamp and Coin Shop

Sendai's Only Stamp and Coin Shop Commerce, art, design, and power make a great gift

Aomori's Hypnotizing Lake

Aomori's Hypnotizing Lake Aoike Pond is more than something special

Riding the Horse's Back

Riding the Horse's Back Exploring one of the best hiking spots in Miyagi

Ernie's Bar in Sendai

Ernie's Bar in Sendai Local hot spot for over a decade and counting

Conquering Yamadera in Winter

Conquering Yamadera in Winter Yamagata prefecture's mountain temple