Traveling, living and eating in Japan
Besides the famous cherry blossoms, I discovered my love for hydrangea in Japan, which are called Ajisai (紫陽花 / アジサイ) in Japanese. In the past few years I have visited a few places where you can see hydrangeas. I would like to share them with you here. Since I try to see new places every …
There are many places in Japan that are famous for their flowers – which once a year make the place very special. This is also the case with the Shiofune Kannon Temple which is beautified by countless azaleas in April and May – and I’m taking you there with me today. The Shiofune Kannon Temple …
I’ve been to Kawaguchiko (河口湖) several times and it’s always a great experience. Since spring is just around the corner, I would like to do a little spring edition here, but you can also visit these places at other times of the year – nature just will look a little bit different. I’ve also been …
June is marking the rainy season in Japan which usually is taking place around June in Japan’s Kanto region. Tsuyu (梅雨) as it is called in Japanese, is mostly lasting about three-four weeks, bringing quite unstable weather. Not that it is raining all day, but some days are filled with light rain, some have sudden …
Let’s get started with my first article on here! I decided to begin with the Azalea Festival at Nezu Shrine, because I just recently visited it for the first time and was amazed by the beauty – and that is why I would love to share this place and some photos with you.