What inspired me to write this article was last night. I was having a bath since I've been too stressed at work lately. I don't usually have a bath, I do it once in a blue moon. However, last night I really wanted. In the bath I don't take the phone, I don't listen to the radio or watch the TV, Nothing! It's just me and my thoughts.
Suddenly, this bath brought me back memories of my trip to Japan in 2019. I went there with my girlfriend, and one of the things we've done is going to the onsens. We've been to touristics and local's as well. The local ones, however, had this touch of authentic Japanese culture. There is nothing wrong in being naked in front of many people of your same sex who are naked as well, as long as you just go to enjoy the bath. I broke with that stigma. Even more, some Japanese people were interested in were I was coming from, it's not common to spot tourists in the locals ones. For context, I was coming from Australia, and I'm still here.
Japan, what a magical place. My mind was remembering more. We've been there for almost 3 months. Osaka, Tokio, Kyoto, Mount Fuji and some places in between.
What an adventure is to ride a bike in those tiny streets full people. Even more interesting is to go to the local supermarket and guess what you are buying. My girlfriend bought some plums. For her surprise, when she ate one they were extremely salty. Her expression I will never forget.
And sleeping in capsule hotel. Is that the Japanese traveller lifestyle? Is not too bad. And what about every gadget, microwave, washing machines or fridges; they all play their tunes like a videogame concert.
I will never forget the cherry blossom, seeing all those pink flowers on the trees and floor. Those magical castles and temples. What a magnificent place!
Japan, I wish I can visit you one day, again. It was nice to escape and visit those sweet memories.
Thanks for reading.
Submitted May 20, 2021 at 07:53PM by FacundoGabrielGuzman https://ift.tt/3ftmo1y
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