These posts have been migrated from our trip to Japan in 2015.
Here are a few questions that friends have asked about my trip. The first made me think about my authenticity as a blogger. The other two questions have helped me to further think about my own country. Did I love Japan?No. It’s a lovely country. I’ve shown the beautiful hydrangeas in a prior post. And … Continue reading The Yin and Yang of It All: What I Haven’t Said about Japan
I’m going to carry my own hand towel from now on. The Japanese take recycling seriously. So much so that there are no paper towels in the bathrooms and rarely will you find a hand blower. People are responsible for drying their own hands by carrying a hand towel. So that’s what I’m planning to … Continue reading Three Changes in Perspective After Traveling to Japan
Japan seems to foster a culture of respect and consideration. After 14 days of observation, I attribute the level of reverence they have to the homogeneity of the country and its religious practices. With 98.5% of the population actually being Japanese and with most of the country following a combination of Shintō and Buddhism (Tour, … Continue reading Respect and Consideration in Japan
Tokyo is heavily populated for sure. This view from Tokyo Skytree demonstrates the city’s vastness. A closer look walking through the Harajuku District further proves it. And Shibuya Crossing’s traffic provides more population proof. At first glance, this area looks a lot like Times Square, Picadilly Circus, and maybe even the Salamanca District in Madrid. … Continue reading Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
Garlands Abroad 