Typhoon and Trembling

October 12th 2019, the fastest growing typhoon in the last 30 years hit Japan. The size was really huge, about 1.5 size of France (1400 km). That super typhoon (category 5) hit Japan around 9 pm. Hence, my first typhoon was a monster, named Hagibis. The trajectory of the typhoon Read more…

Sentōs

Sentōs (銭湯) are Japanese public bath. They are artificial, contrary to onsens (温泉) that use natural hot spring. I never tried them yet. One particularity of Japanese bath is the nudity; indeed, the birthday suit is required. Baths are generally non-mixed. They are indicated on the map with that symbol Read more…

Arrival in Japan

Before my departure, it was time of my luggage duty. My plane ticket allows me to bring a 23 kg suitcase and, a cabin luggage and accessory of 12 kg. I immediately chose the 2nd luggage option, at €70. But during the preparation of my baggage, I realized it would Read more…