LEGO NMR Spectrometer

LEGO NMR Spectrometer

Crowdfunding became a major trend recently and nowadays even the most specific, controversial or ambitious products can be produced on demand. Even the company Lego itself started its own platform in order to produce special kits for dedicated fans. A certain chemistry related kit recently caught my attention – it’s a NMR machine!

Japan Trip 2016

Japan Trip 2016

In March and April I visited Japan for two weeks. During my third trip I have not only visited known places like Tokyo, but also entirely new areas such as Okinawa.

Japanreise 2016

Japanreise 2016

Im März und April habe ich zwei Wochen in Japan verbracht. Während meiner dritten Reise habe ich mir nicht nur bekannte Orte wie Tokyo, sondern auch ganz neue Gebiete wie Okinawa angesehen.

J16 #13: Departure

J16 #13: Departure

Although my plane departed at 10:30 and I had to be at the airport at 8:30, I squeezed a last activity into my schedule: visiting Tsukiji.

J16 #12: Kanamara Matsuri & Tokyo

J16 #12: Kanamara Matsuri & Tokyo

The last full day has come, but this will not be the final entry. Before leaving Japan I have to return to Tokyo first, where I would stay the last night. But before arriving in Tokyo I make a little detour to the infamous Kanamara festival in Kawasaki, better known under a different name.

J16 #11: Himeji & Kyoto

J16 #11: Himeji & Kyoto

On a sunny morning the Super Hakuto limited express took me to Himeji, west of Kobe. The first car allowed free sight into the driver’s cockpit and the rails in front which was a welcome change to the usual seat row view.

J16 #10: Osaka & Kobe

J16 #10: Osaka & Kobe

In the early morning I left the hotel in Nagoya. The evening before I revised my plans to allow for more time in Osaka. Before boarding the Shinkansen I bought some omiyage for my hosts in Kobe, then I waited at the platform.

J16 #09: Nagoya & Hatsune Miku

J16 #09: Nagoya & Hatsune Miku

My short visit in Nagoya combined sakura, history, and a concert in one day.

J16 #08: OIST

J16 #08: OIST

Before leaving Okinawa I decided to make a business related trip to OIST. More specifically, I visited the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology to get to know their graduate program.

J16 #07: Okinawa

J16 #07: Okinawa

The second day in Okinawa included a tour around the island showcasing the uniqueness in culture, tradition and food.