Japan!

Probably one of the coolest places I have ever been (and will probably ever go).

Best parts:

Sumo- Kotooshu is the best!

Fancy Chinese dinner with Atsushi

Hanging out with the English Class students :)

Hot baths

Not so good parts:

Rush hour on the Tokyo subway

Air pollution- my lymph nodes were so inflamed it actually hurt

Coming back to the US

Best food:

Soba yaki

Shark fin soup

Tako yaki

Sushi

Steak

Daifuku

Not the greatest tasting stuff:

Ginger- never liked it and came with every meal

Sea urchin- it's like taking a bite out of the ocean

Duck skin sandwich :(

Things I noticed:

-Hardly anyone has dryers. I guess it's more fun spending money on cool cellphones and technology than something as mundane as a clothes dryer.

-PATIENCE. Everyone has patience with one another. There's not pushing, rudeness, shouting, or angry honking.

-Sleeping on the subway is an acceptable way to pass time.

-People like to give gifts (a good thing) but I was overwhelmed with too much kindness :)

What I'm going to miss:

The people- some of the nicest and coolest people I have ever met

Food- delicious

Reliant public transportation!!!

I can't wait until the next time!