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.

Japan 2017/18 Days 14 & 15: Hida, Takayama and back to Tokyo

Japan 2017/18 Days 14 & 15: Hida, Takayama and back to Tokyo

A day with so many things going on, I had to split the log into two. Continuing from the last article, I arrived in Takayama in the afternoon after the bus tour to Ainokura and Shirakawago ended.

Japan 2017/18 Day 3: Comiket and Shopping again

Japan 2017/18 Day 3: Comiket and Shopping again

The last day of the year I visited the Comiket again and did more shopping in the evening. Finally, we welcomed the new year at midnight in Shibuya.

Japan 2017/18 Day 2: Comiket, Odaiba and Shopping

Japan 2017/18 Day 2: Comiket, Odaiba and Shopping

On day two I visited the Comiket for the first time, saw a firework display and enjoyed some ‚B-class‘ cuisine.