People often ask me what you can actually do at a Japanese shrine or temple. Apart from the buildings that can be very impressive – at least to the Western eye – there are quite a few things you can do. You can pray...
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When is Peak Travel Season in Japan?
People often ask me about the ideal time to travel to Japan. While there are many things you should consider, one of them is certainly the peak travel seasons in Japan. High travel season means that prices for flights and...
Unlimited Japanese SIM Card by Mobal
If you visit Japan, it’s so much easier if you have mobile internet access. You can check timetables of public transportation, use Google Maps or simply post your Japan adventures on social media. Thanks to the tourist boom...
A Short Trip from Tokyo to Miyazaki
Let’s face it. Most people who visit Japan, definitely come to Tokyo. Some stay in Tokyo the entire time. Sure, Tokyo is nice – and I’ll show you some popular spots in this article. But if you stay solely in...
5 Unique Features of Japanese New Year Cards (Nengajo)
Sending cards to family and friends towards the end of the year is something very common. In Japan as well, there’s the custom of sending Japanese New Year Cards, better known as “nengajo” (年賀状). Now, if you...
[My Japanese Life – Ep 04]: Claudia from Germany
It’s time again for the “My Japanese Life” series! Today we have a fellow German expat who’s married to a Japanese citizen. You might already know her as she also took part in the interviews for “All...
50 Day Trips from Kyoto You Just Have To Know About
People always ask me about good day trips from Kyoto or Osaka. Especially if you have allotted quite a bit of time for the Kyoto region and fear to get bored, it’s good to know what else you could do. And if it’s your second or...
Hikone Castle – An Original Castle Keep You Shouldn’t Miss!
If you’re a fan of original castle keeps and want to do a nice day trip from Kyoto, then you should consider stopping by Hikone Castle. While it’s a small castle keep, it’s really beautiful and gives you a good...
Azuchi Castle Ruins: Revolutionizing Japanese Castle Design
Azuchi Castle used to be a luxurious castle changing the Japanese castle architecture forever. Unfortunately it only existed for a very short time. It burned down and now you can only visit the Azuchi Castle ruins. The ruins are...