Spring in Japan is truly magical. The moment you walked down a street or enter a park, you're greeted with Sakura (Cherry blossoms), swaying back and forth as though saying "Konichiwa! Welcome to Japan!"
This trip I went to a town called Aomori (Northern Japan), four hours away from Tokyo by the Shinkansen. A small town, but nevertheless, a beautiful town filled with the friendliest people who are willing to help you find your way, even if you can't speak a word of Japanese! If you're like me and love small towns where people are friendly, sceneries are breath-taking, and the crowd isn't overwhelming, Aomori is definitely a place to visit. Kyoto is definitely more touristic. It's a pretty city with lots of culture in their buildings but the crowd can be overwhelming. I really enjoyed learning about the Japanese Tea Ceremony in Kyoto though. It was such a great experience. I was reminded of being mindful throughout the whole process, something I think everyone takes for granted once in a while. Tokyo. A place of fashion, tall buildings, and lots of suits. What I love about Tokyo is that, you can find yourself in a busy train surrounded by men with suits and ties, crowding together like sardines in a can one minute, and then find yourself in the middle of the cast of Super-Mario & Luigi driving go-carts on the main road the next. |
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April 2018
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