Unique Valentine’s day celebration in Japan
February 13, 2019Japan has a special valentine’s day ritual compared to the rest of the world. I suppose this is what makes… Continue Reading
Category: Japan
When you strip Japan of all its marketing, you will discover that it is just like any other country. You might even be disappointed depending on how much you have heard about it before you arrive. This is a collection of posts of my time in Japan and all my travels within Japan.
5 Places to Experience East Hokkaido during winter
January 7, 2019Hokkaido and winter The recent heavy snow has stranded nearly 2000 travelers at the New Chitose Airport. Winter might… Continue Reading
Arima toys and automata museum, a collection of ingenuity
December 20, 2018Arima Onsen and more Arima is well-known for its onsen. Hidden behind Mt. Rokko, Arima Onsen is one of the… Continue Reading
Noboribetsu Jigokudani, entering nature’s boiling pot
December 17, 2018Winter is the perfect time to take a dip in a hot spring. However, not everyone is comfortable with getting… Continue Reading
Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa, Japan
December 13, 2018As temperature decreases further As the temperature in France dips and the cold becomes ever more biting, I find myself… Continue Reading
Cool snowmen pictures of Otaru, Hokkaido
December 10, 2018Christmas in Australia, Christmas in Hokkaido In Australia, Christmas happens to be smack bang in the middle of summer. Although… Continue Reading
The exciting end-of-year celebrations in Japan
December 5, 2018Year-end celebrations in Japan As the world descends into a Christmas shopping frenzy, I find myself reminiscing about my time… Continue Reading
An unexpected act of kindness in Tokyo, Japan
December 1, 2018Big cities, unfeeling cities Big cities can be unfeeling places and at times it is very evident. One would expect… Continue Reading
Cultivating your own Shimeji mushrooms
November 29, 2018Mushrooms and Toulouse We were quite surprised to find a wide variety of mushrooms during our visit to the Carmes… Continue Reading
Hiroshima, witnessing a grave tragedy of human history
November 19, 2018Hiroshima We decided to visit Hiroshima during one of the long weekends while living in Japan. Why Hiroshima? Much like… Continue Reading