The culture is amazing. although people claim that the old ways are dying and the new generation is taking over i beg to differ. Family is still a key component, respect is always giving to any elder person. Although my Japanese is still not sharp one of the first things i learned was how to show respect. The traditional way is bowing as low as possible. When speaking to an elder we always have to end it with GOZAIMAS.
No one really drives in Japan the majority of the transportation is done by train. TRAINS own this city everywhere you look there is a station. This brings me to another thought JAPANESE NEED MORE SLEEP i ride the train everyday and everyday i see at-least 10 people asleep on the train. Its pretty funny to see people sleeping while standing or in their seat and start to lean on their neighbor. Yes i have fallen victim to this and Yes i have passed out on the train. Thanks to Phillip keeping me up all night and waking me up extra early. An amazing fact, none of them ever miss their stops its like an internal clock that is never late.
Another amazing thing for me is the food. I love eating food and i am very open to new things, since i have been here i have taken the opportunity to taste everything and anything.
Final comments ... i love it here, everything about Japan is beautiful and delicate. everything has a purpose and a meaning. I am considering not returning home.
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