(April 6th, 2016)  -  2
Are you a cat cafe fan looking for a new animal cafe experience? Your next step should be to visit a rabbit cafe. Located in Shimo-Kitazawa, (...) more »

  (April 1st, 2016)  -  8
Mount Yoshino is very well known – even outside of Kansai – as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots. You’ll literally find hills full (...) more »

  (March 20th, 2016)  -  0
It’s true that I always suggest to get out of Tokyo as well, but what if you’re stuck in Tokyo for some reason? Today I want (...) more »

  (January 20th, 2016)  -  8
Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans out there, this is definitely interesting for you, so keep reading! I’m sure that some of you have heard of Himeji (...) more »

  (April 6th, 2016)  -  2
Are you a cat cafe fan looking for a new animal cafe experience? Your next step should be to visit a rabbit cafe. Located in Shimo-Kitazawa, (...) more »

  (April 1st, 2016)  -  8
Mount Yoshino is very well known – even outside of Kansai – as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots. You’ll literally find hills full (...) more »

  (March 20th, 2016)  -  0
It’s true that I always suggest to get out of Tokyo as well, but what if you’re stuck in Tokyo for some reason? Today I want (...) more »

  (January 20th, 2016)  -  8
Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans out there, this is definitely interesting for you, so keep reading! I’m sure that some of you have heard of Himeji (...) more »

  (December 29th, 2015)  -  12
Ever since I started the “Dating in Japan” series people kept asking me about how and where to find a Japanese partner, especially when living outside (...) more »

  (June 3rd, 2015)  -  67
As you hopefully know by now, I have left Japan. Actually, I left Japan quite a while ago, but didn’t want to write about it immediately, (...) more »

  (May 7th, 2015)  -  89
Huh? Wait! Jasmine has left Japan? When? Why? What? … … is what you’re probably thinking right now. I’m sorry if this comes as a shock (...) more »

  (April 9th, 2015)  -  18
As most of you might know by now I’m a “German Alien in Japan“. A lot of you might think that I’m working as a German (...) more »

  (July 1st, 2015)  -  12
Maybe you’ve already heard the word “omiyage” before. Maybe you also know that it translates to “souvenir”. But it’s not exactly the same as a souvenir. (...) more »

  (April 28th, 2015)  -  56
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Golden Week in Japan before. Today I want to explain what exactly it means and why you should avoid it (...) more »

  (December 3rd, 2014)  -  12
With a rich culture, history and several ancient legends, there are plenty of superstitions to be aware of when giving gifts in Japan. Whether you need (...) more »

  (November 15th, 2013)  -  4
Today (November 15) is a special day in Japan called “7-5-3 Day” or “Shichi-go-san” (七五三). Maybe you’ve already heard of it, but let me introduce this (...) more »

  (June 10th, 2012)  -  4
Are you planning a trip to Japan? Do you have friends in Japan who offered to send you something? Don’t know what to get? Then I (...) more »

  (January 29th, 2012)  -  26
Today I want to introduce “Maneki neko figures” to you as they’re very popular in Japan. I love cats and it breaks my heart that I (...) more »

  (December 17th, 2011)  -  4
As we’re approaching the end of the year, it’s time to stock up on items for the new year here in Japan! All around me are (...) more »

  (December 8th, 2011)  -  5
Akabeko (赤べこ) is a traditional toy from the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture. The toy is made from two pieces of papier-mâché-covered wood, shaped and painted (...) more »

  (May 31st, 2014)  -  25
Have you ever heard of Japan’s 47 Ronin? Nope? Ok, but do you know what a ronin (ろうにん、浪人) is? The short version: A ronin is a (...) more »

  (September 1st, 2013)  -  14
I’m often told that I’m a so-called “Ame Onna” – and I have to agree. It has even become my nickname. When I tell Japanese people (...) more »

  (May 31st, 2012)  -  14
In the last Wiki entry I introduced “ema” (Japanese wooden wishing plaques). Today I want to explain about another thing that you’ll find just as often (...) more »

  (May 21st, 2012)  -  19
Today I want to introduce “Ema” (絵馬) – wooden wishing plaques of Japanese shrines. I’m sure most of you have seen them when visiting Japan or (...) more »

  (August 4th, 2015)  -  14
Today I want to introduce an amazing comic artist to you. I found her blog many years ago and ever since then have enjoyed her funny (...) more »

  (May 16th, 2015)  -  34
Do you like Japanese woodblock prints, also known as ukiyo-e? Then, I want to introduce a book to you that features some of the greatest artworks (...) more »

  (April 14th, 2015)  -  2
Are you interested in Japanese fashion, especially Harajuku fashion? Do you love Japanese items, but have a hard time getting your hands on them? Then you (...) more »

  (March 14th, 2015)  -  2
If you’re interested in Japanese castles (like me), then you shouldn’t miss today’s interview. My guest is Julien Mentzer who has published a book called “Japanese (...) more »