Robins Japan

I don't know how i survived so long without trying an onsen. It is one of the things that is recommended to most tourists. Probably it has something to do that i don't like to be naked in public so much. But finally i did it. We were in an onsen which was combined with a pool. So there where three main areas. One for men, one for women and the pool area which was mixed and where you had to wear swimming clothes. But lets start from the beginning. Before reaching the cashier we already had to put off our shoes and put them in an locker. At the counter we got informed about the rules, like no tattoos are allowed at that place. We got two towels (one big, one small) and a simple yukata. Then we separated. My wife to the woman area and i to the mens for changing. First i had trouble to find my locker. I got a wrist band with a number and the locker with that number i could open then. I was surprised that there were only a public change room. But apparently it seems to be no...

Finally im back in Japan. This time the waiting seemed to be pretty long. On the other hand the time moves very fast. It's complicated. This time my travel involves a little challenge, couse my stomach is no good. So my usual enjoyment like tasting funny food doesn't make it this trip. Also this time we flew not directly but with a connection flight over Helsinki. It worked pretty smoothly. I hope on the way home it will be also like this. Luckily we just arrived at the Sakura Season (cherry blossom) in Tokyo. Here it is a big thing. There are daily news about where is the Sakura and when. When the blossom starts there are many festivals and people gathering in the parks for picnicking at taking pictures. Besides that there are many special products for that season like Sakura chocolate etc. So its a very nice season to come to Japan. The weather is also neither hot nor cold and i can enjoy it without the need to eat :D