Due to the whole corona situation, I, unfortunately, had to completely change my actual travel plan. It was clear that it would not be...

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...

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...

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...

My highlight from this week was the visit to the radio studio "FM797 Kyoto Sanjo Radio Cafe". There, my boss, Jo Ishida interviewed me...

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...

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...

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...

In Japan, even those places have incredible things, where you don't expect them at all. Recently a friend showed me around Kyoto Station...

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...

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...

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...

The nature of Kyoto, or Japan in general, has something to offer in every season. Currently, the plum trees are blooming here, which is...

If you are only traveling in Japan for a short time, you should definitely try different Japanese dishes in restaurants. However, if you...

Another holiday that Germany and Japan have in common is there: Valentine's Day! While in Germany mainly men bring flowers or gifts for...

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...

Today I visited the campus of the University of Art and Design together with my colleague Tomoko. But currently, it looks more like a...

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...

The setsubun is currently taking place here in Japan. Setsubun is a Japanese festival that takes place every year in early February and...

I thought I should give you a little update regarding my internship, learning Japanese and my everyday life in general...

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...

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...

Christmas is just around the corner. Just like in Germany, the preparations are made early and after Halloween, the Christmas decorations...

It is getting cold in Japan. Winter usually lasts from December to February. The average temperatures in the urban areas are between...

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...

Hosoma Chikako is an artist who participated in the Art Rainbow project last year. In October I met her again at the exhibition opening...

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...

I think I told you that I contacted two people who want to learn German and speak Japanese themselves through a Language Exchange Board...

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...

After spending the whole morning at home, I got a surprising message from the one who showed me the university yesterday...

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...

Today I went to Arashiyama. I was there once when I was new in Kyoto, and by chance discovered the Daihikaku Senkoji Temple there...

Today was my first day of vacation and it started with a delicious breakfast at Hibi Coffee and a chapter from Sherlock Holmes...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"We - that's Anna Silberstein, Ramona Seyfarth, Bernard Misgaijski, Sebastian Maiwind, Enrico Pense and me, Kerstin Borchardt - say...

Since Japanese people often eat other things than we do in Germany, I'll show you today what I eat hear during the day...

As announced, the Art Rainbow project is currently taking place here in Kyoto. Over the past few days, the artists have settled in...

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...

During my free time, I went on a few explorations. What I've seen and discovered so far, I'll show you now...

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...

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...

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...