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Day 1: BraQuest Tokyo
My husband read my last blog post and wanted to add this. Japan Travel Tip #9: Seriously, though. Don’t try to squeeze more than two people in a room. It’s just not going to happen. Wisdom for the ages. Ryan and I had very different second impressions of our hotel room. I say “second impressions” because our first impressions were, “oh thank God a place to lay down.” When we woke up at about 5:30 am the next day, we got better acquainted with our living situation. I thought that the room was neat and cozy, and that I could…
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Day 0: Florida Woman Goes North, Winds Up in Asia
Before I get started writing about my time in Japan, I think it’s important to remember that Japan isn’t a fandom or a photo op. It’s a real country that millions of people call home. It’s also not a perfect country. I loved my trip, and there were so many things in Japan that I wished were more common in the U.S. But, like every country in the world, Japan has its own social and economic problems. As I write this blog, my intention is not to idealize Japan or demonize America. There are great things and not-so-great things about…
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Hajime: The Beginning
My name is Kaye, and I’m about to take the best shower in my life. It’s going to be the best shower in my life because I’ve been flying for thirteen hours and awake for more than twenty-four. I’m covered in sweat and exhausted. Even a pitiful, ice-cold dribble of water down my back would feel fantastic right now. It’s also the best shower in my life because I’ve finally made it. I’m in Tokyo. My journey to Japan didn’t start when I woke up yesterday. It didn’t start when my husband and I booked our flight or decided to…
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