Are you interested in Japanese fashion, especially kimono? Then you should better read on! Today I want to introduce a friend of mine. Anji is an adorable fellow German who lives in Tokyo with her Japanese hubby. So, without any...
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Cherry Blossom Season Vocabulary
It’s cherry blossom season in Japan right now, so I thought it might be a good idea to introduce some Japanese words that you might come across in spring. Don’t worry, those words are rather easy to remember and maybe...
Teaching German in Japan – The Truth About Job Opportunities
As most of you might know by now I’m a “German Alien in Japan“. A lot of you might think that I’m working as a German teacher, but I’m actually working as an English teacher here in Japan. Why, you...
Top 9 Cherry Blossom Spots in Tohoku and Hokkaido
It’s cherry blossom season in Japan right now. But don’t panic if you missed it. You’ve still got a chance to catch the cherry blossoms in the colder regions of Japan where they naturally bloom later (= late...
9 Things You Might Miss When Living in Japan
So, you’re finally in Japan. You’ve made it here and you’re the happiest being around town. Great. But once this ‘honeymoon’ stage is over, you’ll start to see some of the “dark...
Kerama Islands – Okinawa’s Snorkeling Paradise
I guess it’s not a secret anymore that I’m a huge Okinawa fan. Okinawa is so beautiful and all the tiny, remote islands are great for diving, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking or just relaxing. Previously, I already...
Japanese Castles – A Backpacker’s Guide
If you’re interested in Japanese castles (like me), then you shouldn’t miss today’s interview. My guest is Julien Mentzer who has published a book called “Japanese Castles – A Backpacker’s...
Shiraoi Ainu Museum: Following the Traces of the Ainu in Hokkaido
There are a lot of reasons why you should visit Hokkaido. One of them is to learn more about the Ainu. If you’re interested in Ainu culture, you should definitely check out one of the Ainu museums in Hokkaido. Today I want...
About Leaving or Staying in Japan
It’s probably safe to assume that if you’re reading this, you’re interested in Japan. Maybe you even love this country of the rising sun. So, now you wonder how would anyone who managed to come and live here...