Japan has a special place of my heart. As soon as I got home, no matter how tired I was, I was thinking about how much I already missed Japan. It was an amazing adventure going to all the temples, the shrines, trying new foods, and learning about the Japanese culture. The best part of the trip was seeing how amazing the Japanese culture is, and how welcoming the people are.
The most rewarding part of the trip was getting to make some amazing friends. I got to know not only some of the Phoenix classmates more, but also get to hang out with the Tucson group which was nice because we don't really have the chance to do that during school. I also made amazing friends in Japan. One of my penpals went out of her way and canceled an appointment she already had, to take me and a few other girls yukata shopping. I remember just saying in a normal conversation that I wanted to get yukata for my niece and my nephew, and possibly myself. Within days, Sari sensei contacted me and told me one of my penpals wanted to take me shopping. I was amazed of how sacrificing and nice the Japanese culture is.
The most unexpected part of the trip was the weather to be honest. I knew from previous posts that it was going to be humid and hot, but I underestimated the extent of the word humidity. I brought an umbrella incase if it rained, and it didn't rain once, and yet I still used the umbrella everyday to protect myself from the sun. I wasn't prepared clothing wise. I brought too many pants/jeans, which is a horrible idea because of the humidity. I think the best choice I made regarding the clothing is my shoes choice. I brought along a pair of shoes that had good support considering how much walking we did.
Overall, I plan on going back to Japan and exploring more beautiful cities. From the deers in Nara, to the beautiful castles and shrines, to the extensive history in Hiroshima, I fell in love with Japan. <3
--Sandra Savaya--
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