Okayama, Matsue, Takamatsu and Matsuyama wrap-up
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The travel fatigue had kicked in, no doubt. When my friend was eager to run everywhere, I just wanted to write my next story (I still managed to publish a book at that time while following this crazy itinerary). What did I do in OKAYAMA : I visited the (very pretty) castle and gardens, and … Read more
My biggest disappointment in Japan : Takayama
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Takayama is probably fantastic if you don’t go during the high season, and while we wandered in the streets, we really enjoyed the traditional houses. Takayama is like stepping in the past, if you forget the cars and wires, and because of this, it attracts a LOT of tourists. I think I already said that … Read more
Gathering in Joetsu
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After our stay in Aizu, we went to Niigata and Nagano. I have nothing to say about Niigata. It was very hot, Nadia got sick because of the sun, and my left leg and foot were still hurting from when I fell in Aizu. We visited the gardens and a temple, and after just a … Read more
Aizu Wakamatsu
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When nobody, including the highest ranked employee in the train station, has ever seen a JRPass in their life, you know you’re in for a fantastic stay in a remote area ! What did we do during our 3 days stay ? – we took the loop bus with two guys in complete samurai outfit, … Read more
Hirosaki : where the curse started
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As I said in my previous post, my friend Nadia stole an offering for the gods in Japan’s most sacred spot. It was a burnt 5 yen coin, that she replaced by a new one just after taking it. Apparently the gods prefered their old, rusty, black coin to the brand new one and decided … Read more
Spirits Gateway in Northern Tohoku
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Osorezan is believed to be a portal for souls. Thus, it is considered one of the most sacred places of Japan and is more often visited by pilgrims than tourists. When Nadia and I got there, it was probably too hot to bring a crowd so we could truly appreciate the place and its atmosphere. … Read more
My 3 best kept travel secrets
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Having traveled to Japan so many times and deciding to visit remote areas made me discover places I wouldn’t have seen if I had kept my eyes in a guidebook (which, sometimes, made me believe something great existed when in fact, there was nothing but a wall there). Every time I walked out of a … Read more
Why you should go to Japan now
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This post is in no way minimizing the radiations problem. I hope, however, that it will make you think about turning off your TV and checking various reliable sources ( = not medias wanting to use a story to make a profit), as well as using your brain. In the end, going to Japan is … Read more
Slideshow : Matsushima
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I do have to say that the day started at the train station in Sendai with a very creepy, old, sweaty, fat and ugly man looking at my ass and boobs constantly, with a pervert gleam in his eyes. I’m still utterly disgusted by this. Matsushima is one of the three scenic spots of Japan … Read more
Sendai : The Castle That Doesn’t Exist
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Ah, guidebooks… evil little things. Nadia and I had a concert to attend in Sendai, but since it started at 6 pm, we had an entire day to visit the city. So, we took the touristic loop bus and looked into our guidebook to see where we could go.Huge temples complex with many stairs, in … Read more
