2. I am totally a fan of japanese showers- you take a shower and then sit in an ofuro (oversized bathtub essentially) which is full of super-hot water and just relax. Its like you get to sit in a jacuzzi by yourself every time you take a shower- who wouldnt like that?
3. I went to dinner today at a kaikenzushi(?)- a sushi restaurant where the sushi goes around on a conveyer belt and you can pick off what you want. I had enough sushi that I was ready to explode, and also had sakura (cherry blossom) icecream- very very delicious!
4. Definitely a fan of the heated toilet seats that are the norm here in Japan. The japanese seem obsessed with staying warm- the kontatsu, the ofuro, putting on a bunch of layers before going outside... as someone who is always cold, Im okay with that :)
Don't get spoiled by the constant warmth ;). Sooner or later, you'll be back in the States, with all the wind and chills associated therewith. Who knows, you might like it so much you never want to leave, and that would make me sad. BTW, I love you. :)
ReplyDeleteI took a class when I was training with the JGSDF in 1995, Renata - flower arranging - as part of a cultural class for US Army personnel. I still remember the feng shui style sense of balance they enjoyed in a simple vase of flowers. Try and look for that when you see the gardens and flower displays in Japan. Sounds like you are having fun - keep getting plenty of sleep and eat more octopus - yum! Aux. Dad Ken
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