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08-01-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Seanus View Post
Samurai was right on the money. The glass can be half empty as well as half full but Japan is largely a positive experience if you go in with an open mind. The food alone was a major highlight of my stay. I went there 8 years ago and was taken by the cute girls on the go. There was just so much to discover if your eyes were always open. I loved discovering sth new going down some alleyways. Some of the best okonomiyaki joints can be found that way. The ubiquitous vending machines were another boon.
Right. Just to make sure I'm clear, I overall loved my time in Japan, it was one of the best times in my life. But after 2 years, I was ready to come home, and despite very fond memories, I haven't been back in the past 10 years (though I'd like to go back for a visit, if I had more time and money...) I'm just trying to explain that dichotomy... "I loved it but I was ready to leave it" sometimes doesn't make sense to people.


JET Program, 1996-98, Wakayama-ken, Hashimoto-shi

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