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Diary
Here I will inform you about my journey and my experiences.
kira in japan
27. Mai 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Traveling in the time of Corona
Due to the whole corona situation, I, unfortunately, had to completely change my actual travel plan. It was clear that it would not be...
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kira in japan
20. Mai 20202 Min. Lesezeit
Tokyo and Kawaguchi-ko
I have put the idea in my head that I have to see Tokyo at least once during my 9 months in Japan. So I got on a night bus on Wednesday...
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kira in japan
14. Mai 20203 Min. Lesezeit
A Tea Ceremony in a Kimono
Now I could finally tick off two more things on my to-do list. Together with my colleague Tomoko, I borrowed a kimono and we walked...
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kira in japan
30. Apr. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Sento - Visit to a public bath
A few days ago I finally ticked another point off my list of "Things I want to experience": a visit to a Sento, a public bathhouse...
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kira in japan
23. Apr. 20206 Min. Lesezeit
Interview in the Japanese Radio
My highlight from this week was the visit to the radio studio "FM797 Kyoto Sanjo Radio Cafe". There, my boss, Jo Ishida interviewed me...
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kira in japan
16. Apr. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Japanese Dishes and Snacks
Today I am going to talk about one of my favorite topics: food. I want to introduce you to a few dishes that you shouldn't miss here...
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kira in japan
9. Apr. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
The Sakura-Time
Now is the time that I was already looking forward to since I arrived: the time of the cherry blossom. Due to the Corona crisis...
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kira in japan
3. Apr. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Japanese series and songs
My interest in Japan started with anime. It is not difficult to find them on the Internet or television. However, when I wanted to find...
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kira in japan
27. März 20202 Min. Lesezeit
Kyoto Station
In Japan, even those places have incredible things, where you don't expect them at all. Recently a friend showed me around Kyoto Station...
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kira in japan
20. März 20202 Min. Lesezeit
Kifune Jinja
Earlier this week, I went to the Kifune shrine with a friend. Since it is located in Kibune, a small town in northern Kyoto, we had...
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kira in japan
9. März 20202 Min. Lesezeit
My trip to Ōtsu
In fine sunshine and with a small picnic in my luggage, I went to Ōtsu this morning with Kabya. Ōtsu is a city on the southern shore of...
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kira in japan
2. März 20204 Min. Lesezeit
Temples and shrines
Exactly 6 months ago today, I arrived here in Kyoto. It's really surprising how quickly time flies when you look back. What I have...
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kira in japan
24. Feb. 20202 Min. Lesezeit
Ume-Hanami (Plum-Blossom-Sightseeing)
The nature of Kyoto, or Japan in general, has something to offer in every season. Currently, the plum trees are blooming here, which is...
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kira in japan
16. Feb. 20204 Min. Lesezeit
This is the best way to shop in Japan
If you are only traveling in Japan for a short time, you should definitely try different Japanese dishes in restaurants. However, if you...
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kira in japan
14. Feb. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Valentine's Day
Another holiday that Germany and Japan have in common is there: Valentine's Day! While in Germany mainly men bring flowers or gifts for...
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kira in japan
12. Feb. 20204 Min. Lesezeit
That´s how I am learning Japanese
Today I want to tell you how I learn Japanese because just being in Japan is not enough to automatically learn the language. You have to...
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kira in japan
10. Feb. 20202 Min. Lesezeit
Kyoto University of Art and Design - degree show
Today I visited the campus of the University of Art and Design together with my colleague Tomoko. But currently, it looks more like a...
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kira in japan
7. Feb. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
The japanese script
For me, being here in Japan means not only getting to know a new environment and culture but also dealing with a new language. The first...
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kira in japan
3. Feb. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Setsubun
The setsubun is currently taking place here in Japan. Setsubun is a Japanese festival that takes place every year in early February and...
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kira in japan
27. Jan. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Daily-Live Update
I thought I should give you a little update regarding my internship, learning Japanese and my everyday life in general...
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kira in japan
13. Jan. 20203 Min. Lesezeit
Tōka Ebisu & Fukuzasa
Every year from 08.01 until 12.01. a festival takes place at the Kyoto Ebisu Shrine, which is the first big event of the year. What kind...
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kira in japan
31. Dez. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
New Year in Japan
Raclette, fireworks and alcohol. That is what defines a german typical New Year's Eve party. In Japan, however, are the first days of the...
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kira in japan
24. Dez. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
Christmas in Japan
Christmas is just around the corner. Just like in Germany, the preparations are made early and after Halloween, the Christmas decorations...
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kira in japan
17. Dez. 20193 Min. Lesezeit
Winter in Japan
It is getting cold in Japan. Winter usually lasts from December to February. The average temperatures in the urban areas are between...
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kira in japan
19. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
Trampen in Japan
Last night I met Felix at the Hostel. He is also from Germany and right now he is doing a trip around the world. It turned out that he...
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kira in japan
18. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
Hosoma Chikako
Hosoma Chikako is an artist who participated in the Art Rainbow project last year. In October I met her again at the exhibition opening...
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kira in japan
17. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
Sleeping in a hostel
Today I went to Kobe. I was amazed by how well I got my along at the station and how fast the train journey went by. After 1 1/2 hours, I...
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kira in japan
16. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
The language-exchange
I think I told you that I contacted two people who want to learn German and speak Japanese themselves through a Language Exchange Board...
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kira in japan
15. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
My diary
To be honest, there isn't something exciting that I could tell about this day, because nothing much has happened. I just used the day to...
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kira in japan
14. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
The "International-Entrepreneurship-Club"
After spending the whole morning at home, I got a surprising message from the one who showed me the university yesterday...
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kira in japan
13. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
Kyoto University
A few days ago I met Kabya Kaushik. He is from India and currently studying here in Kyoto. We started to talk a bit and I told him that...
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kira in japan
12. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
A visit to a pug-café
Today I went to Arashiyama. I was there once when I was new in Kyoto, and by chance discovered the Daihikaku Senkoji Temple there...
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kira in japan
11. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
A visit to the manga-museum
Today was my first day of vacation and it started with a delicious breakfast at Hibi Coffee and a chapter from Sherlock Holmes...
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kira in japan
10. Nov. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
My first holiday
Recently I was told that I will have the next 9 days off. I'm really happy about that and yesterday I came up with a plan for...
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kira in japan
7. Nov. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
Mamiko Naito
Recently I noticed a small gallery in my street. It is called Haku.
Two days ago I finally managed to drop by and the current exhibition...
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kira in japan
4. Nov. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
Self-Made Ramen
Since I ate ramen at Kyoto Engine Ramen two days ago, I'm craving more. That's why I've decided to try to make some myself today...
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kira in japan
3. Nov. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
Culture Day
Today, on the 3rd of November, ist the Culture Day (文化 の 日, Bunka no Hi). The holiday has been around since the Meiji period but...
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kira in japan
21. Okt. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
That was Art-Rainbow 2019
"We - that's Anna Silberstein, Ramona Seyfarth, Bernard Misgaijski, Sebastian Maiwind, Enrico Pense and me, Kerstin Borchardt - say...
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kira in japan
11. Okt. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
What I eat in a day
Since Japanese people often eat other things than we do in Germany, I'll show you today what I eat hear during the day...
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kira in japan
10. Okt. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
Mach MIT
As announced, the Art Rainbow project is currently taking place here in Kyoto. Over the past few days, the artists have settled in...
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kira in japan
3. Okt. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
What happened until now...
Today I have been here in Kyoto for exactly one month and I believe that this is a good time to take a look back, but also to look into...
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kira in japan
20. Sept. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
Places I discovered
During my free time, I went on a few explorations. What I've seen and discovered so far, I'll show you now...
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kira in japan
6. Sept. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
My internship at JARFO
I have been in Kyoto for two weeks now. Right now you still don't know what I'm doing here, but I'll let you know that now...
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kira in japan
2. Sept. 20192 Min. Lesezeit
The flight
Flying alone for the first time. That's one thing that certainly not only I have great respect for. I was so nervous when I said goodbye...
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kira in japan
30. Aug. 20191 Min. Lesezeit
Goodbye
It's always hard to say goodbye. Nevertheless, a farewell can also be beautiful and as you know, you should go when it is most beautiful...
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