Julie and I enjoyed nine days in Japan with Brian. We saw where Brian lives now, and also when he was in Kobe. He took us to some of his favorite restaurants, too. Japan is an amazing place, but the coolest part of the trip was seeing Brian completely interacting with the Japanese people. His language skills are quite impressive, and his ability to navigate the subway and trains was amazing. We saw a lot of neat things - huge shopping areas, temples/shrines, the Peace Museum in Hiroshima, a ryokan on Miyajima Island, the spectacular aquarium in Osaka – the list goes on. I would recommend to everyone a trip to Japan so that they can see how another culture lives. I would, however, suggest taking Brian with you since he is a wonderful guide and interpreter.
Thanks, Brian, for taking your spring break to take care of your parents.
Pictures after the jump
