The itinerary

Departure, February 27, 2026

Today it finally began. For once, we had to go to Zurich Airport first. As always, it was very important that we arrived very early. We succeeded once again. We were already there...

Bye bye, Japan

It was a wonderful and educational trip. Japan wasn't nearly as foreign as we had expected. The language barrier is significant, but with Google and the translation tools provided...

Shimizu, April 12, 2026

The weather forecast was not promising for a view of Mount Fuji. But surprisingly, the view from the balcony upon arrival showed Mount Fuji after all. ... Daily report to follow

Toba, April 22, 2026

The captain's decision to set off yesterday only in the morning, but to travel a bit faster, paid off. The whole journey was quite calm. Upon arrival in the morning, it was still...

Ferry ride Hososhima - Toba, April 10, 2026

Today is our last day at sea. As another low-pressure system moves over Japan, which is expected to bring high waves, the captain has decided to spend the last night in the port...

The Journey

The Journey

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Zurich Radio has called

After working in Zurich, a visit to the radio in the courtyard of the National Museum is a must for me at least once in the summer. For those who are not familiar: The National...

Public Transport on the Border: The South

Today, a detour to the south is on the agenda after Bargen and Vinadi. Pedrinate Paese is the southernmost public transport station in Switzerland. The village was first mentioned...