Spring time in Japan is one of the best seasons to visit. One of the peak travel seasons in Japan is obviously cherry blossom season. Here’s a random selection of great cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Obviously there...
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Miyazaki Shrine and Heiwadai Park
This is a continuation of my winter vacation 2011/2012 travel report. After leaving Nobeoka before noon I went to Miyazaki City where I spent the rest of the day visiting Miyazaki Shrine and Heiwadai Park. Visited: January 1st...
4 Reasons Why Valentine’s Day in Japan is Different!
On February 14th we celebrate Valentine’s Day – also here in Japan! However, Valentine’s Day in Japan might be different from what you are used to. First of all, it’s a Western “holiday” that...
Nobeoka (Miyazaki, Kyushu)
Let’s continue with the next part of my winter vacation 2011/2012 travel report where I show you Nobeoka. Early in the morning I left Takachiho by bus. My next destination was Miyazaki City and the fastest way to go there...
Takachiho (Miyazaki, Kyushu)
Today I want to share yet another travel experience during my winter vacation in Kyushu. It was the last day of the year and it was definitely one of my highlights of the trip. I went to Takachiho (高千穂) which is a small city in...
3 Steps to a Successful Setsubun (Bean Throwing Day)
Happy “Bean Throwing Day“! “Demons out, Good Fortune in!” – that’s today’s motto as it’s “Setsubun” (節分) today (February 3rd). It’s one of my favorite days of the...
Japan’s Maneki Neko figures
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 haven’t had one ever since moving to Japan. Most apartments don’t...
Onsen Town Yufuin in Oita
Visiting onsen town Yufuin was part of my winter vacation 2012. After leaving Nakatsu I arrived in Yufuin (湯布院) which is also situated in Oita Prefecture. Oita is quite famous for onsen. Probably the most popular onsen town in...
Nakatsu City in Oita Prefecture
This first trip was the start of my awesome winter vacation in Kyushu 2012. The first day I spent in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. I stayed in Kyushu during the entire time. From Kita-Kyushu and Hakata (Fukuoka) it’s not...