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 of cherry blossoms there – and they bloom later than in central...
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9 Spots to Enjoy Autumn Colors in Tokyo
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 to show you some breathtaking spots where you can easily enjoy autumn colors in Tokyo...
Cafe de Miki – Cute Hello Kitty Cafe in Himeji
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 in Hyogo Prefecture (map). After all it houses one of the most beautiful...
How to Find a Japanese Partner Online?
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 of Japan. So, I figured I should at least share my personal...
Ojipan Cafe in Harajuku: Food Too Cute To Eat
After visiting the adorable Owl Cafe in Harajuku, Ali (Haikugirl) and me were hungry. It was a huge coincidence that we stumbled upon two themed cafes right next to each other in Harajuku’s Takeshita Dori. We decided to...
The Freaky Kawaii Monster Cafe in Harajuku
Harajuku (especially Takeshita Dori) is known for unique and freaky fashion styles, so it’s not a surprise that you’ll also find some freaky themed cafes there. I went to one of them this month, the so-called...
Adorable Owl Cafe in Harajuku
I recently got to spend some time in Tokyo again and wanted to visit animal and theme cafes that I haven’t been to yet. Cat cafes are great, but I wanted to try something else this time, so together with Ali (Haikugirl) I...
The Big Ofuna Kannon Statue
If you’ve ever taken a train from Tokyo to Kamakura you might have passed by a large white Kannon statue, wondering what exactly it might be. At least that’s what happened to me. It’s the Ofuna Kannon Statue of...
Cat Cafe Asakusa Neko-en
It’s not a secret that I love cats – and Japan does, too. I’m sure you know about the cat cafes in Japan? I’ve been to a lot of them and from time to time I want to introduce them to you. The most recent...