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If you are able to spend some time in Japan in spring, like I did, try to be there end of march or even better beginning of April. Depending on which part of this country you want to see, the cherry...
Train Stories - An out of world experience
It was friday night and a crowd of overenthusiastic teens and twens reminded me that I am in Germany. I was travelling with the local metro system to go to my brother's place. I wasn't surprised since...
The Japanofiles - a Podcast by Dave Carlson
What do you do for your body? For the last few weeks I have been running on a regular basis to take part on a race in the town where I live. A 10 km run I have never done in my life.
To keep on learning...
One Day in Tokyo - Part Two
Spending some hours in Japan's capital is easily done. I already had a look at Ginza, the most expensive place to rent in Tokyo. I ate Kaisen Chirashi at Tsukiji, the biggest fish market in the world...
My Day in Tokyo - Part One
Located on the Island of Honshu, Tokyo is the capital of Japan with about 32 million inhabitants in the greater Metropolitan Area. For me it's not only a must visit destination but my childhood dream...
Time of my life it was my biggest dream to visit Japan one day and I never thought I would be flying to Japan twice within six months and spend almost five weeks there. These days, flying to Japan seems not only much more realistic, but The choice to make. So, how did I get there?
If you are able to spend some time in Japan in spring, like I did, try to be there end of march or even better beginning of April. Depending on which part of this country you want to see, the cherry blossom will be a bit sooner or later. It’s a great time to welcome the warmer part of the year outside and have a picnic at the park.
It’s hard to believe how such a short time can give you so much energy and joy. After almost three months I was able to return to Japan and I felt like home.
The girl I love was waiting for me and we spend some really nice days in 狭山市.