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    • Día 9

      Aso, la montagne de feu

      6 de octubre de 2023, Japón ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      Gigantesque et splendide caldeira de l'Aso san, l'une des + grandes en activité au monde. Des paysages lunaires...
      L' accès au cratère actif est de nouveau autorisé. Le volcan somnole bruyamment...
      Souvenir, souvenir avec Théo en 2011 : "au bout d'une 1/2 h, d'importantes émissions de fumerolles sulfureuses se produisent sous nos yeux. Nous toussons, les yeux piquent, les poumons brûlent. Les colonnes de gaz se dirigent droit sur nous. L'ordre d'évacuer est donné. Nous nous retrouvons enfermés dans la station du téléphérique, puis poussés et entassés dans la cabine, avec ou sans billet. Tout le monde doit redescendre au + vite ! Le volcan exhale sa puissance phénoménale. Nous marchons 3 km dans ces paysages extrêmes.
      D'immenses formations nuageuses alimentées par les gaz chauds s'étendent dans le ciel...On en a plein les poumons mais quelle expérience ! Le bruit, l'odeur, l'impression d'être engloutis par cette masse blanche..."
      Le téléphérique a été détruit par l'éruption de 2016.
      Une autre éruption spectaculaire s'est produite en octobre 2021.
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    • Día 12

      Einkehr im Seiffener Tippel

      16 de mayo, Japón ⋅ 🌬 19 °C

      Auf der Rückfahrt vom Mount Aso fällt uns auf der Straßenseite ein kleines Häuschen mit einer Deutschland-Flagge vor dem Haus auf. Bei genauerem Hinschauen merken wir, dass es ein Café ist.
      Also sofort den Blinker stellen und rechts ranfahren, aber Achtung Gegenverkehr beachten!
      Es stellt sich heraus, dass die Tochter des Eigentümers komplett in Deutschland vernarrt ist. Neben dem Café gibt's in einem kleinen Nebenzimmer noch etliche Nippsachen zum Kaufen aus DE. Auffallend ist die Sammlung von Nussknackern😃. Das Spielzeugdorf Seiffen im Erzgebirge hat es ihr angetan😁.
      Wir bestellen dann den sagenumwobenen Baumkuchen und können gerade live miterleben wie die ihn macht.
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    • Día 138

      Kumamoto

      26 de mayo de 2020, Japón ⋅ 🌧 22 °C

      Nous voilà à Kumamoto ! La plus grande ville du sud de Kyūshū est connue pour son château, malheureusement sévèrement endommagé par les tremblements de terre de 2016...
      On loge dans un hôtel encore beaucoup trop luxueux pour nous mais superbement situé ! On peut longer la rivière pour rejoindre le fameux château ou le Suizen-ji. Ce grand jardin zen est connu pour sa miniature du Mont Fuji et ses haïkus de Natsume Soseki qu'on ne manque pas d'arpenter sous une fine pluie chaude.
      Les japonais ont le chic pour aménager de charmants lieux de vie sur les toits des centres commerciaux ! C'est au sommet du Sakuramachi qu'on découvre de nuit un jardin zen et ses fontaines illuminées. Petit havre de paix à deux pas des rues commerçantes.
      On ne pas vous parler de Kumamoto sans mentionner sa mascotte : Kumamon ! Un ours noir aux yeux ronds comme des horloges présents sur les produits dérivés, devantures de magasins et même en statue de 4 mètres de haut !
      Un séjour court mais ma foi fort sympathique !
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    • Día 15

      Happy Birthday Hannah

      14 de octubre de 2019, Japón ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      Managed to prise myself out of bed early to go fetch some fresh coffee and breakfast in bed for Hannah's birthday. Unfortunately no use of the surfboard prezzie as it is back in Guernsey.
      Hired a car and got some locals tips of where to go for the best sushi. After about 1.5 hours driving we arrived in a gorgeous set of islands linked 5 bridges, including a gold one.
      Found a nice area, but no sushi. Finally found a spot which was highly rated on google. It had a 20 mins wait to be seated. Must be good!
      The food arrived to which Hannah said 'it doesn't look like the sushi from home'. I think she is used to cooked sushi. This was freshly uncooked 100% authentic stuff, which was (to Hannah's surprise) actually very tasty.
      Drove to the viewing point at the top of the island. They have huge colourful spiders here. Was going to take the jungle route, but with the number of webs crossing the path we took the more trodden path.
      Epic views all round.
      Driving back to the hotel in Kumamoto we stopped at a few scenic points for sunset. As we pulled into the city, we took a detour to a temple on the hill.
      Full moon over the night city scape, so took some photos till the camera died.
      Finally parked up the car and had a beer and pizza before heading back to the hotel.

      Learning points from holiday so far:
      1) Buy a data sim card on day 1, doing stuff between wifi points is a faff.
      2) Pack less stuff. Pack what you think you need, then half it. After walking for 1km, 18kg gets heavy.
      3) Hire a car early, as you can get out and about seeing the countryside faster.
      4) Hannah's point. 9 months is gonna be a looooong time.
      5) Japan is awsome. Lots of things are in English. The locals are super friendly and smiley. They will always try to help. There is not much of a culture shock and it is very easy to navigate and get around.
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    • Día 16

      Exploring garden’s and an active volcano

      15 de octubre de 2019, Japón ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      After a lovely birthday (thank you for all the birthday love!) this morning we visited suizenji jojuen, a Japanese garden. It was tranquil and quiet and a lovely place for a stroll.
      We then headed further out of Kumamoto and towards Mount Aso, an active volcano. Unfortunately there is currently a 1km restriction zone due to the activity of the volcano so we were unable to see the crater. But had a walk up to the nearest highest point,
      We then drove to a Shrine but this had limited access due to the damage done in the earthquake in 2016.
      Finally we made our way to new accommodation for the night (a recommendation from friends) and ate some traditionally cooked food nearby.
      Now we’re back at the accommodation with a glass of wine (aka me relaxing while Louis is on his laptop video editing) 🤣.
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    • Día 265

      Freezing night, smoking volcano (Aso)

      30 de noviembre de 2019, Japón ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

      The following night is very cold. Little incident around 9:30 pm when I am already asleep : two guards wake me up and try to make me move my tent. They are polite but one of them is armed, which is a bit creepy and does not make me want to negotiate too hard. They tell me that I cannot stay here because it is forbidden and I am going to freeze to death and try to make me move to a nearby building. Even though I totally agree that's it's freezing cold, I manage to convince them to let me stay here, using Google translate. Too lazy to pack up everything now and to move away ! But when rushing out to open my tent and answer their calls, I broke the zipper of my sleeping bag... Aouch. With an almost negative temperature, this was not the right moment... With my cold fingers and in the dark, I do not manage to repair it and close it that night.. So... it was hard to get back to sleep and to keep myself warm with a semi-open sleeping bag. Fortunately, I succeed in closing it again and repairing it the following morning. My camping moments in Japan are not over !

      Early morning, one of the guards kindly comes back to say hello and confesses that he almost got no sleep, thinking of me being cold in my tent. A nice but unnecessary attention ! Anyway, I pack my things quickly and warm myself up by cycling to the vulcano. I was hoping to take a cablecar to approach the crater but everything seems to be destroyed and deserted, from the cablecar itself (only a few pillars remain, the rest is totally rundown and clearly not operational) to the former touristic buildings, closed and damaged as well. And since the vulcano is still pouring out some dark spits of smoke, I decide not to insist and just enjoy the view, before riding down the hill.
      After this cold night I make the wise decision to give myself a bit of comfort : I reach a pleasant farmstay located in an isolated rural hamlet after a ride of around 60 km. As the only guest, and probably the first ever cycling guest, I am warmly welcomed. The hosting lady cooks dinner for both of us (her husband is too shy to join !) and, the following morning, an incredible Japanese style breakfast. We have interesting conversations - a mix of English, Japanese and...Google translate - about her recent trip in Nepal. I leave again with my bags loaded with rice, biscuits and kakis... Again, I am amazed by the Japanese hospitality !
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    • Día 15

      Thema: mobile Daten

      18 de mayo, Japón ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      Wir wurden nun auch einige Male gefragt, wie wir das mit dem Internet gemacht haben, da wir eigentlich nonstop Google Maps und Translator am Laufen hatten.
      Es gibt aus unserer Sicht zwei Möglichkeiten:
      1. eSIM (unsere Variante): ihr kauft euch einfach eine digitale SIM-Karte die ihr innerhalb von 5 min installiert habt und fast grenzenlos surfen koennt. Hierfür gibt es einige Anbieter, wir haben uns einfach den grössten (wohl aber auch der teuerste) Anbieter genommen. Falls ihr das auch kaufen wollt: Sakura Mobile Japan, wir denken das ist das japanische T-Mobile. Das Paket beinhaltete 21 Tage und 20 GB. Der Preis lag bei ca. 35 EUR - eine der wichtigsten Investitionen für den Trip. Aufgrund der einfachen Installation und ohne Warteschlange am Handyshop gibts von uns 5 Sterne dafür.
      Wichtig: euer Handy muss das natürlich unterstützen, aber alle gängigen iPhones und Samsung sollten das können!

      2. WLAN-Router: Am Flughafen könnt ihr euch ein WLAN-Pocket leihen, damit habt ihr dann x GB Datenvolumen habt und als eine Art Hotspot nutzen könnt. Das war die damalige Variante (vor 6 Jahren) und hat auch easy funktioniert. Nachteil: lange Warteschlangen am Flughafen vor diesen Shops und da das Handy im Pairing Modus arbeitet, zieht es wahnsinnig viel Strom. Auch die Sicherheit ist glaube ich mit einer eSIM eher gegeben, als bei einem WLAN Hotspot.

      Wie ihr euch auch entscheidet: macht euch davor Gedanken, denn das Internet werdet ihr definitiv benötigen ;-)
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    • Día 60

      Auf den Spuren der Samurai

      28 de septiembre de 2023, Japón ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

      Geschrieben von Isabelle

      Samurai waren im vorindustriellen Japan Diener des Kaisers, die ihren Sitz in allen Ecken Japans hatten und dort mit verschiedenen Mitteln, im Falle von Aufständen, kämpferischen Mitteln, seinen Willen durchsetzten. Die meisten von ihnen genossen die meiste Zeit ein recht komfortables Leben. Bis zur Industrialisierung Japans besaßen sie außerdem das Recht, einen Menschen ohne Rechtfertigung zu töten, wenn ihnen jemand nicht mit genügend Respekt begegnete. Der Samuraistatus mit allen Privilegien wurde in der Regel über viele Generationen vererbt. Die älteste Samuraifamilie, die Shimadzu, lässt sich bis in 13. Jahrhundert zurückverfolgen.

      In Kumamoto und Shimabara im Süden Japans kann man ihre Geschichte hautnah erleben. Die Burg von Kumamoto ist die bisher größte Burg, die ich in Japan besichtigen konnte und gleichzeitig und die am schönsten restaurierte Burg. Alle Ausstellungen und Erklärung sind sehr sorgfältig aufeinander abgestimmt und es ist für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei: Dinge zum selber ausprobieren (Burgwall in klein bauen, Samuraikleidung anziehen), lernen und interagieren. Mir haben vor allem die Modelle und Nachbauten der Burg, verschiedener Samurairesidenzen und einiger Wohnräume sehr gut gefallen. In Shimabara, in der Nähe von Kumamoto, konnte ich sogar echte sehr gut erhaltene Residenzen besuchen. Interessanterweise unterscheiden sie sich in ihrem Aufbau und Designnicht stark von traditionellen japanischen Gebäude des 21. Jahrhunderts. Die Technik ist neuer, aber der Boden ist weiterhin mit Tatami ausgelegt, es gibt großzügige Wandschränke und sonst eher wenig Einrichtung und hölzerne Schiebetüren. Das finde ich sehr überraschend, da sich Wohnungen und Häuser in Deutschland doch in den letzten 200 Jahren sehr verändert haben.

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      English version

      Written by Isabelle

      Samurai were servants of the emperor in pre-industrial Japan, present throughout Japan who used various means, including martial methods in case of uprisings, to enforce the emperor's will. Most of them enjoyed a fairly comfortable life most of the time. Until Japan's industrialization, they also had the right to kill a person without justification if someone did not show them enough respect. The status of a Samurai, with all its privileges, was typically inherited over many generations. The oldest Samurai family, the Shimadzu, can be traced back to the 13th century.

      You can experience their history up close in Kumamoto and Shimabara in southern Japan. Kumamoto Castle is the largest castle I have visited in Japan so far and also the most beautifully restored one. All exhibitions and explanations are very carefully coordinated, and there is something for everyone: things to try for yourself (building a miniature castle wall, wearing Samurai clothing), learn, and interact. I especially liked the models and reconstructions of the castle, various Samurai residences, and some living quarters. In Shimabara, near Kumamoto, I could even visit some very well-preserved residences. Interestingly, they do not differ significantly in their layout and design from traditional Japanese buildings of the 21st century. The technology is newer, but the floors are still covered with tatami, there are spacious closets, and not much other furniture, and wooden sliding doors. I find this very surprising, as apartments and houses in Germany have changed a lot in the last 200 years.
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    • Día 11

      Kurokawa Onsen

      21 de mayo de 2023, Japón ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Arrived in Kurokawa following Google maps who lead us straight through the pedestrian walkway through town. Wish I’d had a video, the road was getting narrower and narrower. Tourists jumping out of the way everywhere.

      We are booked into a ryokan here which is a traditional Japanese Inn that offers a place to rest as well as traditional dining. They are often found around hot springs. Onsens are the hot springs and the facilities that surround them. Ours is both a ryokan and an Onsen. Usually they are public baths with seperate male and female Onsens but sometimes they have private ones you can use.
      We booked for a private Onsen, had a cup of tea while we waited. Holy moly this Onsen is so hot, takes a bit of getting used to. They only let you book for half an hour. I can see why, you would be soft boiled if you stayed any longer.
      We tried out the public bath in the afternoon as well. The etiquette for an Onsen is you have to shower off before and after, no tattoos, no clothing, no towels in the water. Anyhow when in Rome etc etc.

      Dinner is a very elaborate affair at a Ryokan and to be honest probably more of an attraction than the Onsen for us. Wow so many plates of food and just when you thought you were finished more arrived.

      We went for a walk a round town after dinner, lots of people out in their yakatas Onsen hopping. Another attraction staying here is you can try out other Onsens. There is a lovely river flowing through Kurokawa and it is just as just as pretty at nighttime.
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    • Día 10

      Mt Aso Naka-dake 1st Crater

      20 de mayo de 2023, Japón ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      A visit to see the Mt Aso the most active volcano in Japan. It’s closed to the public a lot of the time because of the poisonous gases it emits, so we were lucky to see it. Fascinating, but one of the most inhospitable places I’ve ever seen. The top of the mountains is so barren and hostile looking but when you get down below a certain level it is so green and lush, with flowers blooming everywhere.

      It certainly is a twisty windy road up through these mountain, none of the places we’re visiting are very far apart and they all basically circle Mt Aso but it’s a bit of a torturous path to get to them.
      Graham is embracing his inner rally driver! I had a go as well, much more fun when you’re the one driving.

      Our accomodation for tonight says you can book in between 3 and 7 and we made it there with two minutes to spare. This is a ramshackle old place run by three old guys, talk about needing a facelift this place could do with a major overhaul. Obviously their usual clientele don’t worry about the aesthetics too much. There are quite a few motor bike riders staying here with us. Not the biker kind more like the middle age crisis kind.
      Anyway the room was clean and so was the loo. If there was a bathroom somewhere we couldn’t find it, guess one night without a shower won’t hurt us. It’s in the middle of nowhere so dinner was a bit of a dilemma as well but they whipped up something for us in the lovely hygienic kitchen.
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    También podrías conocer este lugar por los siguientes nombres:

    Kumamoto, Präfektur Kumamoto, Prefektur Kumamoto, كوماموتو, Прэфектура Кумамота, Кумамото, Prefectura de Kumamoto, Kumamoto-gâing, کومامۆتۆ, Prefektura Kumamoto, Gubernio Kumamoto, Kumamoto prefektuur, استان کوماموتو, Kumamoton prefektuuri, Préfecture de Kumamoto, Maoracht Kumamoto, Kumamoto-yen, קוממוטו, Kumamoto prefektúra, Prepektura ti Kumamoto, Prefettura di Kumamoto, 熊本県, ខេត្តឃឹម៉ាម៉ុតុ, 구마모토 현, Kumamoto prefektūra, कुमामोतो, Wilayah Kumamoto, Kumamoto-koān, Prepektura ning Kumamoto, ضلع کوماموٹو, Prefectura Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefectur, Kumamoto prefektuvra, Префектура Кумамото, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto prefektur, Mkoa wa Kumamoto, Префектураи Кумамото, จังหวัดคุมะโมะโตะ, Prepektura ng Kumamoto, کوماموتو پریفیکچر, 熊本縣

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