Sunday, June 10 Reflections on the Japan Trip
We have been in Japan for 11 days. Here are my quick impressions:
Best things about Japan
Sleep - I love sleeping Japanese style on the floor. Even though we are cramped side-by-side, I sleep well.
Melon Soda - Delicious green soda we don't have in US.
Pierce - 17 year-old Pierce understands Japan. I think he fits in. Pierce got blisters on both feet the first day in Japan from walking. Kaori's sisters and Mom are impressed because he doesn't complain, and he sacrificed his own comfort everyday in order to see Japan. "Ki wo Tsukatteiru" is what they say, which is Japanese group culture to suppress your own wants first for the group. (Perhaps not ideal on US to not express your feelings and needs).
Worst things in Japan
Pizza - avoid the pizza, bland, not cheesy.
Mugginess - avoid June rainy season!
Conformity - no one jaywalks in Japan!
That said, having great vacation, don't want it to end!
Jamie
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