A story about a snowy work-away experience and skiing with a view in the high north of Japan.
Category Archives: Japan
6 Onsen visits during winter
An attempt at depicting the ultimate Japanese cultural experience. As taking pictures is prohibited in the Onsen facilities, I try to paint the picture with words.
2 weeks in Kusatsu Onsen
A story about my stay in one of Japan’s most popular Onsen towns. Spoiler: it’s definitely not overrated, and I would have stayed even longer.
Temple run in Kyōto
A story about Japan’s old capital and its many temples and shrines.
Getting a tattoo in Japan
A story about navigating language issues when getting tattooed in a country which still stigmatizes tattoos.
Hiroshima – more history and an unforgettable night out
Another story about the incredibly diverse city of Hiroshima on my blog before. But there was too much to tell as that it could’ve fit in one single post. So here comes part #2.
My Top 10 Favourite Japanese Foods
I LOVE the Japanese cuisine! It’s incredibly versatile and there is so much more to it than Sushi. My number one tip for amazing culinary experiences when travelling in Japan: eat where the locals eat! They love their food too and oftentimes, one of the first things you as a tourist will be asked is: “Have you tried (insert regional specialty)?”
A day at DisneySea in Tokyo
A story about travelling around the world in a single day.
Hitchhiking in Kyushu
A story about hitchhiking from Kumamoto to Kagoshima.
Japan on a budget
Two things which often scare people away from visiting Japan are the language and the higher cost of living – especially for asian standards. While I am far from an expert in the Japanese language, I do have some tips on how to travel the country on a budget.
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