Travelogues Taito

The first item on the agenda took us today to Asakusa. More precisely, to the Sensō-ji Temple and the adjacent Asakusa Shrine. And wow, was it lively. Around the temple, there was...

The first cherry blossom tree was right by my dorm:)) The day started with 0 hours of sleep. I went to the citizens' office to have my address written on my Residence Card....

I met Yuna on my first day here. She also lives in Mejirodai, and I just chatted her up as soon as I arrived. After I rambled on about Japanese toilets (you all have to deal...

For my special day, I visited a pastry shop and a bakery nearby in the morning. These are small shops with a selected range of products. A piece of chocolate cake and a slice of...

Tiring day with a visit to the Asakusa Shrine and a night walk

Typhoon Japan how to behave", ... an hour later, I wasn't much wiser: no (English) warnings, weather forecasts only showed an increased chance of rain in the afternoon, and the...

Tokyo, Japan — It's like we've fallen into a different world. This place is incomparable to anything we've seen before. It's incredibly clean — despite the high population...

New day, new update So, we landed at Tokyo Haneda after 17 hours. The entry was quite straightforward, and we got through super quickly. With the visa sticker in hand, we took a...

Today we went to Ueno Park, where there are many things to see, as you can see. Especially the many aquatic plants right in the city. And all around are small food stalls and...

Today, we experienced quite a lot on the streets, a wonderful festival with many stalls and a beautiful view of the Tokyo Skytree. In the evening, we also stopped by Asakusa,...

Meeting with Yoko Takayama, Kento's mom

The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon by HULIC has a sophisticated reception on the 13th floor and a terrace bar on the 14th. The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon Reception on the 13th floor:...

Today, we have something homemade on the table. Spaghetti feels almost like home cooking in Japan. You can definitely tell by the prices that ingredients like tomatoes and peppers...

Today I tried a place that offers good and affordable food. At Matsuya near Ueno Park, I treated myself to a small menu for 650¥ (~3.50€). It included a small miso soup and a bowl...

Today again in Ueno Park, there was music and entertainment from dancing women in beautiful dresses. There was also some food that couldn't be missed.

So we continue to Tokyo after Nagano! Tall buildings and crowds of people. And to make it clear from the start: Tokyo itself does not have 30 million inhabitants. The city...

We started our first full day in Tokyo with a stroll through the Yokocho Market. This former black market is known for its very intense fish smell. In the nearby Ueno Park, we...

Hello my love, Yesterday we finally went to Akihabara. And it was exactly how I imagined it. Everything is brightly colored, with a lot of focus on anime. But also a lot of...