Dec 14 2011
To be in hot water There are many Onsenhotels all over in Japan. So why would anybody take the effort to go to an Onsen located at 5900 feet altitude in the middle of the mountains? Well, there may be many Onsens in Japan but not many with real volcanic sulphur water with a high …
Dec 11 2011
Mountain Mania So far I have been very lucky with my stay in Japan, and with my jobs as well. I am currently working in an Onsen Hotel in Manza. The mountain site is simply a dream come true, with crystal clear night skies – a nice diversion compared to Tokyo’s starless sky – and …
Dec 09 2011
Drenched Drinker As I am delayed with my blog – the work here in Manza is very demanding – only a brief update about week 20. After all I arrived safe and sound in Manza, was provided with free board and lodging with a big room even for European standards. I also don’t have to …
Dec 09 2011
Sleepless in Shuttle After another sleepless night on an airplane I arrived at Narita Airport for the second time. This time even more packed with stuff compared to the first time. I brought my bicycle trailer and my snowboard. Well, since I don’t have my own bicycle (I used my sister’s bicycle for the Hamburg …
Nov 17 2011
I’m a stranger in Moscow I know, I know, the sub title of my blog says: one year Japan during the aftermath of Fukushima. A little break in Germany was planned from the beginning. And it will be a year at least. Does it make sense then to write something about Moscow? I think yes. …
Nov 11 2011
Am I a cheater for having a break in my stay in Japan? My blog says “one year work and travel in Japan” after all! No worries. It won’t be less than a year! However there are things which simply don’t fit into two backpacks. For instance a bulky bicycle with 28-inch-tires is not very …
Oct 10 2011
The Queues in Fuji-Q After the hard grind of the last weeks I’m taking a time out. This time by train to Fuji-Q amusement park at the foot of Fuji San. It will already by my second time at mount Fuji. Even if the trip to it – starting from Tokyo’s city centre – takes …
Sep 21 2011
What else except for Videogames has the Tokyo Gameshow to offer? A video that catches the atmosphere of the Tokyo Gameshow. The coolest booths designs and of course the hottest babes. Enjoy! Tokyo Gameshow 2011 von Daaaaaaaaaaaax
Sep 11 2011
A short video about Tokyo’s couch surfing meeting and pictures from the famous crossing in Shibuya at night! Enjoy! Couchsurfing Tokyo von Daaaaaaaaaaaax
Sep 08 2011
Super Couch potatos Not the main reason but surely a crucial one as to why I came to Japan is my strong interest in one of Japan’s most important exported cultural goods: mangas and video games. And this is why it will get technical once again this week. I’m making my way to the Mecca …
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