Final thoughts on Japan

This trip was one of the best! It was the first time I traveled with so many different people that I knew. I’ve created long lasting memories and had amazing experiences with these people. I’m happy that I was able to explore the wonderful country of Japan with my friends. The best things about Japan were that the food was delicious, the streets were clean, and there were countless things to do both in the daytime and nighttime. My favorite foods throughout the entire trip were the fresh sushi and shabu shabu, which is boiling meats and veggies in a soup right at the table. I think I will miss the food the most after leaving Japan. I also loved every place that we visited and hope I can remember the experiences I’ve shared here for a long time to come. Each place was beautiful, distinct, and memorable in its own way. The things I enjoyed most were Himeji Castle, Akashi where I had Akashiyaki, Nara where I saw families of deer, Kyoto with the beautiful temples, Osaka and its endless streets of food and shopping, and lastly Hiroshima which was one of the most interesting places of all. Reading about Hiroshima in a history book is very different from visiting the place in person and seeing the history of the place and people. It was very sad and heartbreaking to see what happened to such a beautiful place. However, I’m incredibly impressed by the spirit of the people and how they have risen above all that has happened in the past. Japan is an amazing place and the people there are even more inspiring. If given the chance, I would definitely visit Japan again in the future. Goodbye Japan, for now.