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 #03: Setsubun in Kyoto
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
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
In February 2020 I embarked on another trip to Japan. Like in 2018, I decided for the coldest season motivated by my work schedule.
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
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.
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.
Asia 2018 Trip – Seoul
One day is not enough. My stay in South Korea was incredible short, but I tried to make the most out of the 24 hours I had.
Asia 2018 Trip – Hongkong – Days 2-4
The next day I decided to explore Lantau Island in the West of Hong Kong Island, where the airport is also situated. At the pier, I just made it for a fast ferry that took half an hour to Mui Wo, a village on the Southeast of the island.
Asia 2018 Trip – Hong Kong – Day 1
As we approached Hong Kong, I spotted an ocean of freight ships on the water.
Asia 2018 Trip – Singapore – Part 1
In the evening the airport terminal was not crowded at all. Freed of the suitcase I walked up and down the terminal before proceeding to the security checkpoint.
Asia 2018 Trip – Strasbourg
One day before the trip began I found myself in the French city Strasbourg. How did I end up here instead of the airport? Keep on reading.
Asia 2018 Trip Itinerary
It is time for another trip diary! To celebrate my month off before starting my next employment at university I am heading to five countries in East Asia within two weeks.
Japan 2017/18 Summary
Again, thank you for following my trip across the Chubu region, Hokkaido and Tokyo. In this post I compiled the whole travel log series and also list some additional resources.
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.