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Published: 21.10.2026
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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...
Next, I traveled to Sendai, the largest city in Tohoku. A historically significant figure in this region is Date Masamune, who belonged to the powerful Date Clan. I reached the...
At a special viewpoint in Fukushima