Places to visit in Tokyo – Odaiba
When thinking of Tokyo, islands is probably not the first to come to mind. However, Tokyo has several islands worth a visit, where Odaiba is my number one choice!
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The Ancient Scents of Japan – Incense Experiences in Tokyo
Japan has a long history of incense use, and trying out incense by visiting some of Tokyo’s incense shops is always a rewarding experience.
How to manage an earthquake
It is no secret that Japan has a lot of earthquakes. But what many people don’t know is that earthquakes happens (almost) every day somewhere in Japan! However, most of them are so small that they go by unnoticed. Since earthquakes are so common, the Japanese people is accustomed to them, and so should you be if are going to Japan!
Japan is not like any other country
Japan is unique in many ways. I especially appreciate the politeness and public tidiness. It might seem stiff at first glance, but once experienced you will definitely miss it when going back home! I...
Recommended hotels
One of the most common questions I get after “what to see and do in Japan?” is “where to stay in Tokyo?” (since Tokyo usually is the first stop in Japan). So I’ve started...
Places to visit in Tokyo – Akihabara
Do you like games, electronics, manga, anime or cute maids? Then Akihabara is for you! This district in central eastern Tokyo is also called Electric Town because this is where you go to buy cheap electronics....
Places to visit in Kyoto – Philosopher’s path
There are many beautiful places to visit in Kyoto. One of my favorite strolls is along Philosopher’s Path (also called Philosopher’s Walk by some), especially during spring when white and pink cherry blossoms are filling the...
Den kulinariska resan – del 2
Jag och min bror reste till Japan i april 2015. Vi försökte följa mina egna 5 tips inför din Japanresa och utforskade Tokyo och Kyoto i lugnt tempo och åt massor med god mat!...
Uppdatering av Japanfokus
Japanfokus har inte funnits så länge än, bara sedan juni förra året. Läsarantalet har ökat sedan dess och nu på senare tid har det börjat komma fler och fler besökare från andra länder. Förutom...
5 tips for your Japan trip
I have just come home from my latest Japan trip, which you can read about here: Den kulinariska resan. I have been booking and arranging three trips to Tokyo and Kyoto so far for my...
Mt Fuji from a new perspective – by jetpack!
Many people have climbed Mt Fuji, or Fujisan as the Japanese often call their iconic mountain volcano. But very few have circulated it in the air with a jetpack on their back! Yves ‘Jetman’...
