The station is easily reached from both the University and my apartment, and I can catch trains to anywhere I want to go. Instead of one-way-tickets I usually buy pre-paid cards, as they are more convenient. Because of their attractive design, I even started collecting them! Izumi City´s quiet and clean environment offers perfect conditions for both living and studying.

I love both the relaxing atmosphere and the tasty coffee of this place. Sometimes I also indulge myself with Matcha Frappe, my favourite drink. Since the cafe is located close to the University, I often drop in on my way home to chat with friends or to study alone.

Hair salon

The service at Japanese hair salons is great. I always look forward to my next visit!

The carefully prepared and creatively designed pastries sold in this shop are a real culinary delight. They are usually made from traditional Japanese ingredients like matcha, soybean flour, sweet potato and chestnut. I recommend having a cup of yuzu (a kind of citrus fruit) tea with your cake!

Home for me is my apartment in one of the University´s residence halls. It´s great because there are not only other international students but also Japanese students living nearby, so we often get together to chat. My apartment has a small kitchen and bathroom, and contains all the basic furniture including a TV. It even has a balcony! The other day I cooked Austrian food for my friends.

My favourite

I adore powdered green tea, known as matcha. I often prepare myself a cup of matcha, similar to the tea served at a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.