I’ve previously written about dating in Japan and interviewed a few of my female fellow bloggers about dating Japanese men. After publishing it, a lot of men asked questions about dating Japanese women. They were mainly...
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Sekai no Ume Koen (World Plum Park) near Himeji
I know, I know. Everyone loves cherry blossom season in Japan. But don’t forget about plum blossoms! I’ll never understand why they get less attention from foreign visitors. They’re just as beautiful and on top...
The Beauty of Japan Captured on Video
If you are a regular reader, I probably don’t have to tell you that Japan is a beautiful and interesting country. I try my best to show you this through my photos, but you’ve probably noticed the lack of videos. I...
Earthquakes and Nuclear Power Plants in Japan
Everybody knows that Japan is prone to earthquakes. In fact, there are quakes almost every single day. What really matters are the “big ones”, though. We all just revelled in sad memories as the “biggest...
The Treasures of Ishiyamadera in Otsu
Otsu in Shiga Prefecture is not too far away from Kyoto and makes a great day trip. Besides Miidera Temple, Ishiyamadera is another great spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring. Visited: April 5th 2013 Access to Ishiyamadera...
Japanniversary: 6 Years Of Living In Japan – Review
Wow, has it really been 6 years already? I’ve always been interested in Japan, but never had a chance to visit until the summer of 2007. That was right after graduating from university. I had a great time in Japan, but I...
Miidera Temple in Otsu (Shiga) – One of Japan’s Largest Temples
A lot of tourists think of Kyoto or maybe Osaka when they plan a trip to the Kansai region of Japan. Many don’t seem to know that there’s so much more to explore. Otsu City is just a few minutes away by train from...
Japanese Latte Art: Cat Marshmallows
You’ve probably noticed that so-called “Latte Art” has become really popular in Japan recently. And “Japanese Latte Art” is the most amazing and cutest out there! Recent Hype: Japanese Latte...
Takeda Castle – “The Castle in the Sky”
Hyogo Prefecture has a lot of great castles and thus is a must-visit for castle fans. Besides the famous and beautiful Himeji Castle, there’s another one that got really popular in recent years: Takeda Castle! In the media...