Ja, und dann war es auch schon wieder soweit und die Sakura-Zeit war vorbei. Etwa zehn Tage lang konnten wir unter weißen und pinken Farbwolken durch Tokyo schlendern, bevor die Blüten vom Winde verweht wurden und grünen Blättern Platz machten. Der Frühling ist nun in vollem Gange. Die Zeit davor konnte ich dieses Jahr, wie … Mehr Sakura und Kimono
A few weeks ago some people from my photography class planned a Kimono outing in Kawagoe,- and as I had just learned how to wear a kimono last year, I very much looked forward to this little trip. Kawagoe really turned out to be a great location for taking photos, due to its‘ Edo-style houses … Mehr A Kimono Day in Kawagoe
After having admired this part of Japanese culture for a long time, I finally took a ten week course (kitsuke kyoshitsu) and learned how to wear a kimono, myself, this year. Before ‘graduating’ from the course, I even bought my own kimono (from the brand Modern Antenna) and I can’t wait now to do a … Mehr Kimono Culture – or how to feel beautiful in Japan
(German is below) When I was living in 2009 for the first time in Japan for a longer time, I can still remember how my mother and I, while visiting Kyoto for few days, were excited when we got to see “real geishas” in Gion on the streets there. Now, in retrospect, they probably were … Mehr Becoming a Maiko in Kyoto
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” ― Gautama Buddha (See page 2 for the German version) The new year has barely begun, and already I feel as if I am never able to achieve everything I planned to do. Time is running and it seems as if what I am doing on … Mehr Zazen – a meditative experience in Kyoto
(See page 2 for the German version) [Please note that even though I am generalizing a few things, the opinions expressed below are solely based on my own experiences…] I am without a doubt an introvert**. When I was small, I had the nickname ‘professor’ because I somehow always was reading a book. The more … Mehr Japan vs. Germany III: About being an introvert
(Only English today, sorry!) From the end of May until August it is festival time in Japan, with many bigger or smaller local events taking place all around Japan. While it can get hot and really crowded, these festivals really are a part of Japanese summer and can be so much fun. Here is how … Mehr How to Enjoy a Japanese Festival in 5 Steps
