May 6, 2012
Sorry I have not posted in a while. The internet was down where I was staying, and today was my first opportunity to go out and find a place that I could use the internet.
But, the first thing I noticed when I got to Japan was this:
A perfect example of Japanese courtesy. When I saw this, there was actually a few people smoking in it, but I felt a little weird taking pictures of them. It is part of the Japanese mindset to not bother others, and even though smoking is very popular in Japan, it appears they want to be considerate to those who do not smoke.
The next morning, Garrett and I went to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. I had seen the pictures online, but I must say the pictures (even mine), cannot compare to actually being there. It was much bigger than I anticipated, and much more beautiful!
Then, when we headed off to Tokyo. When Garrett and I were wandering around Shinjuku, we discovered this (randomly placed) park. We went inside and it was gorgeous! Truly just as you would expect a Japanese garden to look! Be warned, however, the pictures do not even come close to actually sitting inside the park!
So, that was my first few days in Japan. I will post more soon!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Wow!! Those pictures are amazing! I bet you are having such a great time. I love the architecture on Ometesando St. and a that park is so beautiful. I am happy that you and Garrett have each other to share all the wonderful things you will experience in Japan. I know you will enjoy this incredible life experience and will learn so much over the next three months.