Traveling across Japan for 30 days: route and costs
For 30 days we traveled mostly by train through a multifaceted Japan. Your feedback has shown – there is a lot of interest in Japan! And so, in this blog post, I take on the chal
Japan insider tip: The green paradise on Yakushima
If you go on a journey, you have something to tell. My repertoire of travel anecdotes now includes some amusing stories. On our last Japan leg of our trip to Yakushima, another one
Contrast program: From the art island of Naoshima to historic Kurashiki
The fascinating art island of Naoshima popped up on my travel radar long before we actually planned our trip to Japan in conversation with colleagues. “Sounds exciting,”
Kyoto in 4 days – travel tips for Japan’s ancient imperial city
Kyoto is a fixed item in a “Japan for Beginners” itinerary; also with us. After six jam-packed days in Tokyo, we first made a detour to the Japanese Alps. Far away from the hus
Tokyo sights: My tips for the mega metropolis
The first time I looked at the map of Tokyo, I felt overwhelmed. In which part of the city should we stay? What is the fastest way to get from A to B? And anyway: How many days do