I know that Tokyo is a very exciting place, especially for first-time visitors, but I cannot...
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I’ve travelled to all 47 Japanese prefectures and share here all my travel experience, tips and hidden gems. Want to travel to Japan, but still need some inspiration? Then this is for you!
A Spring Festival at Yamato Koriyama Castle in Nara
Nara is known for its park with wild deer and the great Buddha statue of Todaiji Temple. There are...
Shoryuji Castle in Kyoto And its Connection to Oda Nobunaga
Kyoto has a lot of famous sights, mainly temples and shrines, but sometimes you just want to get...
Have You Seen The Top 3 Views in Japan Yet?
People often ask me about places in Japan that one needs to visit no matter what. There is no easy...
My Golden Week Vacation 2014
Golden Week has just passed and as most Japanese people I had some days off and went on yet another...
Attention Castle Explorers: How To Find The Remains Of Zeze...
As a castle lover it sometimes draws me to mysterious places almost nobody else would think of. In...
Japan Spring Vacation 2014
If you follow me on social media, especially on Instagram, or even if you’re a subscriber to...
Sekai no Ume Koen (World Plum Park) near Himeji
I know, I know. Everyone loves cherry blossom season in Japan. But don’t forget about plum...
The Beauty of Japan Captured on Video
If you are a regular reader, I probably don’t have to tell you that Japan is a beautiful and...
The Treasures of Ishiyamadera in Otsu
Otsu in Shiga Prefecture is not too far away from Kyoto and makes a great day trip. Besides Miidera...
Miidera Temple in Otsu (Shiga) – One of Japan’s...
A lot of tourists think of Kyoto or maybe Osaka when they plan a trip to the Kansai region of Japan...