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25th Week

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Snow, Snow Snow!!! :) :) :) Yes, even though the Japanese people don’t really celebrate Christmas – less than one percent of Japans population are Christians – we will definitely have a white Christmas. But like in Germany the Japanese … Continue reading →

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24th Week

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

The dark side of the moon Okay it’s once again picture time. This time of the Senso-ji-Temple in Tokyo also shot in late September. When walking through the temple complex there a woman asked me if her little daughter – … Continue reading →

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23rd Week

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

The big good bye He gave me shelter when I was broke. He helped me find a job in Tokyo. He let me stay at his place for free even when I finally found a job and offered to pay … Continue reading →

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22nd Week

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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21st Week

Posted on December 11, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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20th Week

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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19th week

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

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, … Continue reading →

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Break in Style

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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the 18th Week

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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the 17th week

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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