We fell in love with Japan before we set foot on the land of cherry blossoms, sushi and sumo wrestlers all because of the flight attendants on the plane from LA to Tokyo. Their body language, their smiles and the gentle way they talked to us made us feel so special and so cared for. The 13 hour flight was a pleasure. It was the longest flight I have ever been on yet it felt shorter than many others.
After landing we found out that everyone here is that nice. Genuinely nice. People went out of their way to help us the moment we hesitated or seemed confused. Those who didn’t speak English pulled out their smart phones, got on Google translator and started typing from Japanese to English, called over friends who spoke a little English and stuck around until we had all the help we needed. Add to that polite bows and smiles and you get the picture.
Konnichiwa Japan! So excited to be here and learn more about you and your amazing people, your beautiful nature and rich culture. Four days into our visit here and we are already dreading that we have to leave soon.
