October 9, 2009
Hey everyone!
I have been in Japan since the 22nd of August, but unfortunately I have not experienced that much of Japan yet. I`ve spent most of the time with other exchange students or English-speaking people. But still some things stick out, for example, the food! I have experienced it and found it to be very delicious as well as low in fat, which is very good for any girl I know! I love the food. My favorites up to now are Curry and Taiyaki.
Also very impressive are the many rules in Japan. For example on which side of the escalator you have to ride, depending on whether you just want to stand on it or walk. Actually, I think this is a pretty useful rule. Another thing I experienced, that foreigners are something very special in Japan. Everyone looks at me a little bit since I stand out. It is actually not bad, because the Japanese People are not rude with it, but still it feels kind of strange.
What I like the best so far about the Japanese style of living is the bath. It is quite relaxing to have a bath every evening. And at the same time it is very eco-friendly, because they do not use fresh water for every person. My host family, for example, even uses the same water after wards for doing the laundry.
-Sophie