Japan 2020 #03: Setsubun in Kyoto

Japan 2020 #03: Setsubun in Kyoto

February 3 is Setsubun, a festival best experienced in Kyoto. For that occasion I went to Yasaka Shrine and Heian Shrine to catch some lucky beans.

Japan 2020 #02: Osaka

Japan 2020 #02: Osaka

On day two I attended a Perfume concert in the biggest concert hall I ever was in and had some fresh tuna.

Japan 2020 #01: Osaka

Japan 2020 #01: Osaka

The journey began on the afternoon of February 1 2020 in Zurich. A direct flight from Zurich to Tokyo brought me to Japan where I had to transit from Narita to Haneda airport to continue to Osaka.

Japan 2020 Winter: Itinerary

Japan 2020 Winter: Itinerary

In February 2020 I embarked on another trip to Japan. Like in 2018, I decided for the coldest season motivated by my work schedule.

How to: DIY Kotatsu

How to: DIY Kotatsu

Have you ever heard of a kotatsu? The heated table is a treat in the winter and here I lay out how to build one for your home.

Connichi 2019

Connichi 2019

In the beginning of September, ten thousands of people travel to Kassel in the center of Germany to take part in the convention Connichi. It is the largest non-profit organized Japan related event, counting 27’000 visitors last year.

Interview with Seiji Kishi

Interview with Seiji Kishi

Recently we had the great pleasure to talk to Seiji Kishi , an acclaimed director responsible for works such as Angel Beats, Tsuki ga Kirei and Danganronpa: The Animation.

[Werbung] Review: Fotobuch von Saal

[Werbung] Review: Fotobuch von Saal

Dieser Beitrag entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit der Firma Saal, die uns freundlicherweise ein Rezensionsexemplar bereitgestellt hat. Vielen Dank! Nach einer ereignisreichen Reise möchte ich meinen Freunden stets möglichst genau von meinen Erlebnissen erzählen. Für mich bietet sich da ein Fotobuch

Asia 2018 Trip – Singapore – Part 2

Asia 2018 Trip – Singapore – Part 2

For the last two days of this trans-Asia vacation I returned to Singapore from where I started two weeks ago.

Asia 2018 Trip – Taipei

Asia 2018 Trip – Taipei

Having passed the half-time point of this trip, it was time to return southbound. The next destination is Taipei, the capital of the island Taiwan.