Traveling, living and eating in Japan
For several years already, I have been following the Instagram account of Tatsuya Tanaka, a miniature artist who always creates great photos and is known for his unique and imaginative miniature worlds. His ability to transform everyday objects such as fruit, vegetables and household items into living stories has brought him international recognition and also …
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 …
In Japan, manhole covers are something special. Each area has its own design and some even have colored versions. Since 2018 also Pokemon joined the manhole trend and you can find manhole covers with Pokémon design in many prefectures of the country. In this article I want to tell you how to find the PokéFuta …
When you are in Japan, there is one thing you can’t miss: Pokémon! With everything starting in 1996, the Pokémon phenomenon is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Next to visiting the Pokémon Centers and Stores around the country, I also enjoy collecting the PokéFuta (manhole covers) which are getting more and more, and now …
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.