
Fishing on oranges and watermelons in Japan
In one of my articles I shared my fishing experiences. However with carp fishing professor Virginijus Virbickas we had also other fishing trips.
Professional tour guide Andrew is an expert Japanese culture, economy, politics etc. Andrew has lived in Japan for more than 20 years.
Personal experience of life in Japan
In one of my articles I shared my fishing experiences. However with carp fishing professor Virginijus Virbickas we had also other fishing trips.
Daikoku PA parking on the motorway. This is the place known as the Supercar Sanctuary. Daikoku PA is a meeting place for car enthusiasts to meet and go for rides.
The capital of capitals. Cradle of culture. The city of a thousand temples. City of Emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. Alpha and Omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you’ve traveled in Japan and haven’t visited Kyoto, you haven’t been to the real Japan.
In this article I explain how to buy buy exclusive real state property in Japan at very good price.
If you have a free day and are looking for a place to spend your time meaningfully near Tokyo, I would advise you to go to the old Japanese capital Kamakura
Japanese first graders at school. How students prepare for earthquakes and other natural disasters. Grandma’s must-have gift for every first-grader.
Many people wonder when is the best tourist season in Japan. In this article, I will look at the different seasons and give you my tips on the best times to visit Japan.
If you decide to come to Japan, chances are good that your journey and introduction to the country of flowering sakura will start in Tokyo. Many friends, acquaintances and other travellers often ask me what I would recommend to see in Tokyo, how to arrange the sights and which route to take to make the most of their travel time.
Hotel recommendations in different areas of Japan. Many of the hotels I have mentioned are either hotels I have stayed in myself or have been staying in with other groups of travellers. All the hotels are in good locations from which it is easy to travel.
When we talk about Japan, one of the most common associ
Impressions of Okinawa, a tropical Japanese island. What to see, where to go. A story about a unique local restaurant with more than fifty years of history.
Kanazawa, also known as little Kyoto, famous for six element garden Kenrokuen, Samurai houses and Hihgashi geishas distric. It is Japan’s a capital of gold.
Tokyo and Kyoto are the most visited tourist destinations in Japan. But the Land of the Rising Sun has much more to offer than urban concrete jungles or thousands of temples. Japan is also home to traditional villages, untouched nature. Anyone from the chef to the CEO of the biggest company, from the retiree to the student, travellers with the most varied hobbies and leisure pursuits will find something to their heart’s.
First to Japan I came back in 2003. I joke that I have been living in Japan practically since the last century. In this article, I will give you an overview of the main tourist attractions to visit in the Tokyo megapolis. The tips are intended to take into account a 2-day itinerary.
Kyoto. Capital of capitals.The cradle of culture.City of a thousand temples. City of emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. The alpha and omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you have travelled in Japan and have not visited Kyoto, you have not been to the real Japan. In this article, I will look at the main tourist attractions to visit in Kyoto, the heart of Japan. The tips are designed to fit into a 2-day itinerary.
I have lived in Japan since almost the last century. Not only have I lived there, but I've also studied, worked for a huge corporation, and visited over a hundred schools in Tokyo. So my experience about Japan is multidimensional. Travelling with a guide who follows the news of the country day by day, who is interested in different areas, gives a whole new quality to the trip.
I have been to almost 30 of Japan's 47 prefectures. From Hokkaido in the north to the tropics in Okinawa I've travelled for both business and personal reasons. I've visited all the tourist hotspots and more in person.
Tourist travel in Japan is usually limited to wherever fast trains (shinkanse) can take you. However, if you want to see a truly authentic Japan, travelling by car opens up other possibilities. I drive a Nissan Serena, so I can organise exclusive offers for four travellers.
Working as a tour guide was not and is not my main job, so I can offer excellent value for money based on my compentence. I just enjoy interacting with different people and sharing my knowledge.
Having lived in Japan for more than twenty years, I have explored the country through and through. I share with you my travel accounts. I hope you find some of the information useful if you decide to explore this beautiful country.