This is a simple and delicious Japanese desert. Japanese sweet potatoes are called “satsumaimoâ€. They are very sweet and soft. Sats ...
When one thinks of items representative of Japan the list inevitably includes kimono, sushi and bullet trains but one shouldn’t overlook the b ...
?????In the Land of the Robot, Androids Are on the March ...
?????????There are two areas in Kyoto known for antiques: Teramachi (north of Nijo, south of Marutamachi) and Shinmonzen. Both areas are perfect for ...
Your Japan trip was cancelled due to Covid-19 and now you’re not sure what to do" No doubt these are crazy times we’re living in. Iâ� ...
When you hear “Himeji†you probably think of the beautiful “Himeji Castle†which is certainly what Himeji is most famous for. ...
It’s probably not a secret that I’m a HUGE fan of Japanese castles. At this point I’ve been to around 150 of them and there are ...
If you visit Japan for the first time, Tokyo is usually the place everybody wants to check out. And indeed there are many exciting things to discover ...
Hello to anyone who’s still reading “Zooming Japanâ€. I know this blog has struggled with regular updates for the longest time now. ...
Japan is famous for its green tea. If you ever drink tea in Japan, it’s most likely green tea. Among the famous types of green tea are Sencha, ...
A question I get almost on a daily basis is: Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it" Short answer: Yes, for long distance travelling (e.g. a round trip from ...
Enjoying a Japanese hot spring is something you don’t want to miss when visiting the country. Japan is blessed with onsen (?? / ?) thanks to i ...
This was probably my longest Japan trip ever since 2007. Either I lived in Japan or my trips were partly business trips to Japan, so I barely could a ...
You might have already seen the scenic “Meoto Iwa†on photos and wondered what it is and where you can find it" Two rocks connected by a r ...
Ise Shrine is one of Japan’s most sacred places and thus popular among pilgrims and tourists. It’s no wonder that it has been designated ...
If you’re interested in ninja, you should visit one of Japan’s oldest ninja villages in Iga Ueno. But the ninja village is not the only ...
Even if you’re not interested in ninja, I still highly recommend checking out Iga Ueno. It’s a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka and thereâ� ...
Here’s another “My Japanese Life†episode. I’m quite sure you’ll find this one interesting as it’s different f ...
It?s hay fever season in Japan again. Does this concern you" If you?re a tourist, yeah, maybe. If you?ve lived in Japan for a few years and think you? ...
I?m sure you?ve seen them. I?m sure you?ve heard about them. I have to admit that I was quite shocked when I first came to Japan and saw so many peopl ...
Cherry blossom season in Japan is probably the most popular time to visit. However, a lot of people wonder when’s the best time to view cherry ...
It’s time for another episode of “My Japanese Lifeâ€. This series has been brought to life to show you the different kinds of lifes ...
If you?ve ever been to Japan, there?s no way you could have missed them. I?m talking about the most beautiful manhole covers in the whole wide world! ...
When you?re in Japan, you probably need to look up some tourist information, check timetables or use Google Maps. In order to do so, you need Wi-Fi / ...
Previously I?ve written about driving in Japan and how to obtain or even renew a Japanese driver?s license. But if you?re a tourist in Japan, that inf ...
Did you know that Japan offers a Working Holiday Visa to young individuals of a variety of nationalities, allowing them to stay in Japan for a duratio ...
Welcome to this new series that I call “My Japanese Lifeâ€. As I get so many similar questions concerning visa, work and life in general in ...
I know it?s been quite a while since I last posted, but trust me, this blog isn’t dead yet. Actually I?m hitting the 2-year mark since my retur ...
Are you a cat cafe fan looking for a new animal cafe experience" Your next step should be to visit a rabbit cafe. Located in Shimo-Kitazawa, a hip tow ...
Mount Yoshino is very well known – even outside of Kansai – as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots. You’ll literally fin ...
It’s true that I always suggest to get out of Tokyo as well, but what if you’re stuck in Tokyo for some reason" Today I want to show you ...
After visiting the adorable Owl Cafe in Harajuku, Ali (Haikugirl) and me were hungry. It was a huge coincidence that we stumbled upon two themed cafe ...
I recently got to spend some time in Tokyo again and wanted to visit animal and theme cafes that I haven’t been to yet. Cat cafes are great, bu ...
It’s not a secret that I love cats – and Japan does, too. I’m sure you know about the cat cafes in Japan" I’ve been to a l ...
The Tokyo Skytree certainly became a new symbol of Tokyo and is very popular among tourists. But is it really worth visiting Tokyo Skytree considering ...
Ever since I started the “Dating in Japan†series people kept asking me about how and where to find a Japanese partner, especially when li ...
Harajuku (especially Takeshita Dori) is known for unique and freaky fashion styles, so it’s not a surprise that you’ll also find some fr ...
If you’ve ever taken a train from Tokyo to Kamakura you might have passed by a large white Kannon statue, wondering what exactly it might be. A ...
Do you love noodle soup" Do you enjoy eating ramen" Then you have to check out the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum! Visited: October 26th 2014 Access to ...
Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans out there, this is definitely interesting for you, so keep reading! I’m sure that some of you have heard of Himeji ...