A story about a spontaneous trip to Mie, from the sacred forests of Ise Jingu to the seaside villages of the Ama divers.
Along the way, I discover a traditional seafood lunch, deserted beaches, nostalgic shrine streets and an unexpected taiko festival.
Category Archives: Japan
Skiing, Onsen and Oolong Highballs in Togari Onsen
A story about a spontaneous ski weekend in Togari Onsen that starts with snowy mountain slopes and outdoor onsens, but somehow ends with oolong highballs, Monopoly Deal, champagne, university students and a full-blown snowball fight.
A sumo tournament in Tokyo
A story about a day at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, diving deep into the world of Sumo.
Hyakumangoku Matsuri: Celebrating Kanazawa with Friends
A story about Kanazawa’s biggest celebration, colorful parades, dancing in the streets, too much festival food, and an unforgettable flute performance that slowly drifts across Kenroku-en after nightfall.
How hitchhiking to Matsumoto changed my view of Japan
A story about hitchhiking in the Japanese Alps, and a reminder that every country has stories far beyond what we see on the surface.
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido with my parents
2 days cycling on the Shimanami Kaido, fueled by coffee (dad), bike battery (mom), and the sun (me).
My Japan all time favourites
A list of must-sees, -dos and -eats in Japan.
Scuba Diving across Asia
Asia – since 2022 A quick summary of the places I dived at in Asia since obtaining my PADI OWD license in the Perhentians (Malaysia). After falling in love with those little islands and the underwater world, I continued to seek out dive shops wherever I could find them around Asia. In the beginning thoseContinue reading “Scuba Diving across Asia”
Hanami week in Kanazawa
A story about my favourite week of the year in Kanazawa, my chosen hometown in Japan.
Kagoshima and the Chiran Peace Museum for Tokko Pilots
A story about the Chiran Peace Museum for Tokko Pilots and exploring southern Kagoshima during a typhoon.