Apartment hunting (Part 2)

Apartment hunting (Part 2)

We have great news! We could secure the apartment we hoped for and moved in last week. This means this series is already concluded after two posts. That was unexpected. To be honest, I was surprised that we were able

Apartment hunting (Part 1)

Apartment hunting (Part 1)

Our first week in Tokyo unfolded in a quite different way than all those times I came as a tourist. Instead of sightseeing, the most important task for us was to find an apartment to stay.

Touchdown in Tokyo

Touchdown in Tokyo

It’s time again to wake up the blog for extensive Japan coverage. This time, however, I’m neither alone nor traveling as a tourist. In fact, together with my partner, I am moving to Tokyo for 1-2 years.

Japan 2020 #12: Sendai to Osaka

Japan 2020 #12: Sendai to Osaka

The day in Sendai started more relaxed than the one before. First, I had a quick soak in the common sento of the hotel which was 10 times more spacious than yesterday’s in Ginzan, even a rotenburo was there. Then, at the breakfast buffet I tanked energy for the day before leaving Sendai for good.

Japan 2020 #09: Tokyo

Japan 2020 #09: Tokyo

Planning what to do this Sunday was hard. With that I don’t mean that it was hard to come up with ideas for what to do. On the contrary, there were so many events taking place simultaneously around the country, it was hard to decide what to do.

Japan 2020 #07: Tokyo

Japan 2020 #07: Tokyo

After touring Ginza, Toyosu and Odaiba yesterday, I planned to see central western districts, including Shinjuku and Shibuya. Of course it came all different again.

Japan 2020 #06: Tokyo

Japan 2020 #06: Tokyo

Tokyo – there are so many things to do in this enormous city. Everytime I plan a journey, I am thinking not to stay too long in the capital so I do not miss out on the many other places in Japan. But when I stop by in Tokyo, it always feels rushed and there is not enough time to do all the things I would like to do.

Japan 2020 #05: Osaka to Tokyo

Japan 2020 #05: Osaka to Tokyo

The journey continues to Tokyo. Leaving Osaka, I made two stops in Nagoya and Atami on the way to see plum blossoms.

Asia 2018 Trip – Tokyo

Asia 2018 Trip – Tokyo

And the journey goes on to Tokyo. Originally I planned this trip around Asia to see other countries in the Far East than Japan, but given the proximity to Seoul I could not resist to stop by for two days at least.

Japan 2017/18 Days 16 & 17: Tokyo and Departure

Japan 2017/18 Days 16 & 17: Tokyo and Departure

The last day in Tokyo was as busy as always with a visit to a Michelin star restaurant and the return flight the next day. Also, I had the chance to meet two old friends I have not seen in years.