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 …
Any Potter heads here? It’s September 1st and the students of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are on their way to plattform 9 3/4 to get on the Hogwarts Express. Meanwhile, we muggles in Tokyo gathered for a yummy feast in Omotesando, which I want to share with you here on my blog …
I don’t know how often I already heard about the beautiful summer exhibition at Hotel Gajoen in Tokyo, and never made it in time for a visit there. But this year, I finally took the chance and took a look around the Wa no Akari x Hyakudan Kaidan 2021, an event showing the lights of …
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.