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This morning, Osaka Castle was on our program schedule. The impressive fortress, or rather the bastion of ancient samurai dynasties, majestically rises high as soon as you leave...

After an hour-long train ride, we arrived in Nara. On the way from the station to the park, the animals can be found in the most absurd places, always ready to receive treats....

Upon arriving in Osaka, we ventured into the lively street food district of Shinsekai. It is just as bustling as Shibuya, but despite the numerous lights and figures, it feels...

What a unique experience it was to receive an exclusive treatment from a world champion massage therapist/barber in a 4-generation barbershop. 😎 The shop owner even gave me a...

On our last day in Hakone, right after the early morning onsen visit, we headed up to the active volcano Owakudani with its sulfur springs, where we tried some delicious sulfur...

Here are some impressions from the Hakone Open Air Museum; unfortunately, I had to skip the glass museum and the grassy fields due to illness...

After a proper train and bus ride, we reached our starting point for the Hakone trip. The tea house offers hikers an opportunity to take a break in a traditional, primitive style...

After arriving at Lake Ashi, we visited the nearby Shinto shrine ⛩️ There is a very sought-after Torii in the waters of Lake Ashi, but the line of tourists was unbelievable long....

We accompanied a sharehouse guest to the train in Shinjuku (I helped carry a bicycle box) and then we took a look at the spectacle in this wild and vibrant district. I would only...

Today we embarked on a trip to Kamakura (very touristy)... we weren't the only ones with this idea. First, we visited a Shinto shrine ⛩️ and bowed deeply while passing through...

This morning we made a short trip to the Sky Garden, where you can even see Mt. Fuji if you're lucky 🙌 Unfortunately not for us today, but we might have a chance in the...

We finally got to see it, what a beautiful sight 🎉

This is really fun, I can only recommend it 👍🏻

Ready the Evangelion 😎

We took a trip with the entire sharehouse to Ingo Bingo. The owner studied for a year at Lake Ammersee in Germany and brought his knowledge to Japan. Jari works there as a master...

We took a short trip to a temple complex where the lucky cat (Maneki-neko / beckoning cat) plays a central role. These cat figures are sacred ornaments, and if they are destroyed,...

Today we took a trip to the Meiji Shrine (Shinto) located within Shibuya. The complex is situated in a very large park area and is easily accessible on foot from one of the...

We visited the art museum TeamLab Planets. The museum offers an immersive experience, including a giant ball pit that Julia and Olli wanted to go to. The cameras were clicking...

In the heart of the Minato district lies a charming little park surrounded by towering skyscrapers… it's the perfect place to unwind or do a sun salutation. “Praise the Sun”

After the park, we walked to the Zojo-ji Buddhist temple complex and had a great view of the Tokyo Tower. A ceremony was held inside the temple, very impressive. Huge drums and...

Lastly, we made a brief detour to Shinjuku. This district is a feast for the senses... loud, colorful, and enormous. You need strong nerves for this. Shinjuku is known for having

We ventured back to Shibuya and first headed to Mega Donki… I put in earplugs to prevent hearing loss. This store is wildly different 🤌 From anime to expensive Rolex watche

After visiting Donki, a little refreshment at the restaurant directly across the street. Ordering was done via tablets, a very quiet place despite Shibuya, and top-notch service.

After refueling, we first headed to the Hoka store in Shibuya, where I got my first proper running shoes. I'm excited for the first run. Then we checked out Tower Records,...

Julia in the land of nonsense/trinkets

We survived our first rush hour on the way to the holiday home Sharehouse Shimokita by Sae and Jari. https://www.instagram.com/sharehouse_shimokita?stkn=MTg3M3U0eGhyeDd5bw== @shar

We made a short trip to Shibuya in the best weather. Especially these capsule vending machines seem to be the trendy thing here in Japan 😅 Shibuya was incredibly crowded and loud...

We went out to eat with the entire Sharehouse Shimokita and there was plenty of sake, Japanese whiskey, sushi, and deep-fried fish skeleton with mayo 🙈 Exceedingly delicious and...

The travel day is coming to an end, Julia gets 9 hours of sleep and I only get a measly 2 hours. But on the plus side, 3 good movies are added to my account and a few hours of...