Pin it for later! Rikugien garden is a beautiful Japanese landscape garden in northern Tokyo (東京). Literally translated it means “six poems garden” and was built around the beginning of the 18th century by the 5th Tokugawa Shogun. As Tokyo
Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto – a traditional piece
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) is one of the most famous and oldest shrines in all of Kyoto (京都). With over 1,350 years in age, it is a serious competitor for some of the oldest buildings in all of Japan (日本). Yasaka
Trip to Kyoto/Kobe – useful tips and stories – Part 2
This marks part 2 of my trip to Kyoto/Kobe (京都/神戸). The second half of our short adventure to western Japan (日本) was just as awesome as the first one so I hope you’ll enjoy this one too. We left off
Trip to Kyoto/Kobe – useful tips and stories – Part 1
Not even three weeks into my one-year stay and I’m already doing a Kyoto (京都) trip. Mandatory! Although this is my fourth time in Japan (日本), it is only my second in Kyoto. It felt great to get back to
Arriving in Japan – the first week of my adventure
Let me tell you about my first week in Japan (日本). I have finally arrived for the fourth time of my lifetime so far. And quite a lot was different this time. For the first time, I flew with Japan
Sapporo Travel Guide
Sapporo (札幌) is the capital of the northernmost main island of Hokkaido (北海道). The island is notorious for its many festivals and winter illuminations as well as masses of seafood. You can find some of the best mountain ranges and
Japanese Work Visa – working in Japan
A Japanese work visa is required if you wish to work in Japan (日本) full-time. Doing so and moving to the country in the process is getting more and more popular in recent years. As Japan gets more accessible and
Japanese Study Visa – your study adventure
The study visa for Japan (日本) is your entry ticket if you want to attend a Japanese university or language school. It is a general opinion that learning a language is best done when you are in its country of
Japanese tourist visa – your entry ticket to Japan
Japan (日本) is getting more and more popular with tourists every year, which makes the tourist visa a very hot topic. This visa acts as your entry ticket so to speak. With the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympics coming up, I
Osaka Bay Area – delightful scenery
The Osaka (大阪) bay area is the spacious area around Osaka’s waterfront where most of Osaka’s harbor business lies. This bay area is mostly made up of man-made islands that are connected via bridges. You can find various important buildings,