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
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
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,
Travel Gear – preparing for your Japan trip
So, you have decided that Japan (日本) will be your next travel destination but what travel gear do you actually bring on a trip to Japan? Most of these items are generally useful for most countries, but I’ll throw in
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan – a must-see sight
Osaka’s (大阪) Kaiyukan aquarium is a major attraction of the city and among the largest aquariums in the world. It lies in the Osaka bay area very near to Universal Studios Japan. Kyoto (京都) also has an aquarium that is
Universal Studios Japan – Osaka
Universal Studios Japan is a spacious and popular theme park that lies in the Osaka (大阪) bay area. As the name suggests, its theme consists of various works from the movie producer Universal Studios. Universal Studios Japan first opened its
Osaka Station complex – a city within a city
The Osaka Station complex, also called “Osaka Station city”, consists of multiple buildings around Osaka (大阪) Station in the northern Umeda (梅田, Kita) district. It’s one of the main transportation hubs in the city. Shinkansen (新幹線) do not stop at