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May you have wonderful, illuminating, inspiring experiences in Japan!

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Reading this with a mix of fascination and dread. Perhaps my tea ceremony training taught me to notice aspects of Japan others don’t see at first sight. I understand your love-hate relationship so much.

At the same time, the cultural shock I experienced in my first and only visit to Japan in 2019 has faded away and I’m again excited to get back there. This time without the pink glasses.

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This is beyond exciting! You absolutely MUST post your impressions and all things about Japan. I so want to go to Japan one day... until I do, I will come here. I started learning a bit of Japanese with DUO but it's only a few words :)

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Aug 27, 2023Liked by Vanessa Glau

Oh wow, congrats, so excited for you! I love Japan, but have only spent 10 days there myself, between Tokyo and Kyoto. I fell in love with Kyoto on first sight. I could live there. Be immersed in the history and the buildings.

Please do write from any and all inspiration/creativity that it brings 😍

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I love Japan. Only stayed there as a tourist but would love to go back someday. Tokyo is fascinaring. I’m not saying anything new, but just wanted to say it! 😅

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