I almost fell in love with Japan. Almost. I loved the countryside of the Hakone region with its lush nature and the beautiful lakes. And I loved how excited I was when I saw the top of Mt. Fuji for the first (and last) time. […]
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How does the Japan Rail Pass work
The Japan Rail Pass is a great invention for tourists. If you visit Japan and travel within the country, the train is the fastest and most convenient way of transport you can choose. However, train tickets are not very cheap and the Japan Rail Pass […]
Nara day trip: Follow the deer
One of my favorite songs is Nara by Alt-J. I love the rhythm and the tune and the fact that it was recommended by a very special person makes it even more exceptional to me. The title is Nara but the word Nara itself appears […]
A Tokyo itinerary for first timers
Describing Tokyo is a tough task. You might expect a typical Asian exotic city but instead, encounter a modern metropolis. If I’d had 10 words to describe Tokyo, I’d use clean, vibrant, crazy, huge, dazzling, packed, awesome, friendly, safe and diverse. Have you planned to […]
An emotional rollercoaster: Hiroshima and Miyajima in one day
There are certain moments in life when I have difficulties describing my emotions. The moment when I stood in front of the A-Bomb Dome was one of those. Sadness, anger, fear, but also hope. A truly memorable day. Here’s how you can visit Hiroshima and […]
Your first time in Japan: What you should know
Japan is unique. There are things you only see and experience in the land of the rising sun. Some things are a bit weird, some make perfect sense, some are mysterious and some are just great. When you plan your first time visit in Japan, […]
The truth about viewing Mt. Fuji…
…and everything you should know about the region. The legendary Mt. Fuji, also called Fuji-san, is probably one of the sights you associate the most with Japan. Everyone visiting Japan is eager to see its mostly with a snow-covered cone-shaped top. The region around Mt. […]
An exploring Kyoto itinerary
Kyoto stands for the old Japan, the tradition and culture. When you hear Kyoto, you might think of magnificent temples, splendid Japanese gardens, shrines, wooden houses and Geishas. And you will find all of this in a city which does not only represent traditional Japan, […]
A Japan 2 week itinerary for first timers
Japan is a mysterious country. Mysterious in a positive way. The big cities are modern, loud, colorful, fancy and yet with so much tradition and culture all over. It is a country I recommend every traveler to go at least once in his lifetime. But […]