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.

Japan 2017/18 Day 1: Arrival, Shibuya and Nakano

Japan 2017/18 Day 1: Arrival, Shibuya and Nakano

An eventful first day in Japan has concluded. I went for shopping in Shibuya after a long flight and had a great dinner party with friends.

Japan 2018 – Itinerary Update

Japan 2018 – Itinerary Update

In less than one week I will be sitting in a plane heading to Tokyo. For the fourth time I set off to a journey to explore this country full of tradition, technology and culinary experiences.

Japan 2018 Trip Itinerary – Visiting Japan in Winter

Japan 2018 Trip Itinerary – Visiting Japan in Winter

My next trip to Japan is coming up! And while I am still in the middle of planning I would like to give you an idea of what my plans look like for my fourth journey to the Eastern country. Compared to my previous trips it will be cold for sure. This time I will spend 16 days in Japan, departing shortly after Christmas. 

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 #04: AnimeJapan

J16 #04: AnimeJapan

Saturday and Sunday I spent most of the time at AnimeJapan. The anime themed convention is the biggest of its kind and took place at Tokyo Big Sight, famous for the even bigger event Comiket.