Today I want to introduce something for anyone who loves listening to podcasts. If you’re interested in Japan, in living in Japan in the near future – or even if you already live in Japan, then the following Japan...
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Old Castle Town and Soba Paradise: Izushi City
The castle explorer in me loves visiting Japanese castles. So, I went to Izushi Castle in Hyogo Prefecture. The castle is not the only attraction worth checking out in Izushi City. Today I want to introduce the old castle town...
Renewing Your Japanese Driver’s License
If you plan a trip to Japan, but even more if you want to live here, you might need a (rental) car. However, you’re not allowed to drive a car in Japan with the driver’s license of your home country! Depending on your...
Izushi Castle in Hyogo Prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture has a lot of great castles such as the famous Himeji Castle. However, there are others you shouldn’t miss like “The Castle in the Sky” also known as “Takeda Castle” which is close to...
Kobe Luminarie 2013 – A Masterpiece of Illumination
Around Christmas time you’ll find a lot of great illuminations in Japan. One of the most popular illuminations is the Kobe Luminare – and I went there just a few days ago: Visited: December 8th 2013 What exactly is...
Great Japanese Castles You Just Have to Visit
As most of you know, I’m a “castle hunter“. I love exploring Japanese castles and I’ve recently cracked the ‘magic 100 mark‘. That means I’ve visited over 100 Japanese castles. Have I...
No Wonder Men are Only After Japanese Women!
In previous posts people complained and said what I’m writing is not true or even disrespectful. I want to mention once again that everything I write is based on my personal experience. I’m well aware that it’s...
Kinojo Castle in Okayama – The Demon’s Castle
When you hear the words “Okayama” and “castle”, then you probably immediately think of the great “Crow Castle” (Okayama Castle). However, there’s another castle that you should visit as...
Shichi-go-san: 7-5-3 Day on November 15th
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 interesting and adorable celebration to you...