Life in Japan

Well, here I am at last, living in Japan. There are so many differences from America that I can't even begin to list them all. I experienced culture shock my first few days in Japan, then just when you think it's over it comes back full-force!! So far my favorite thing about Japan is how polite and friendly many of the people are. People are very helpful where I live, in Himeji, which is in Southern Japan. If you're lost, store clerks will leave their store and walk you in the right direction of your destination!

Of course living in a new, non-English speaking country has it's share of challenges as well. My biggest challenge so far has been adjusting to the constant stares from locals. Himeji has a very low foreign population. Everyone who lives here is mainly Japanese. People are curious, so they stare, but at times it can be unnerving and annoying. All in all though, I am having a great time and can not wait to post more about life here in the land of the rising sun!!