6 July 2010 - I will be going to
Japan on Saturday. Hardly a day passes by without some news from the country of the rising sun, whether it is about its economy, cuisine, politics, natural disasters or culture. Japan is Asia, but it is a totally different and unique part of Asia. Like China, Japan is a country of extremes: robots, computers and bullet trains combined with centuries' old traditions and values. I have been to Tokyo and Hokkaido before and I was always fascinated how different and beautiful Japan is. Beauty is not always easy to see - as it may be hidden from the surface or is kept in the details. Japan is not always easy for Westerners to understand and discovering it is like pealing an onion - there is always another layer. It is a great country to explore, because there is always something new around the corner. I am really looking forward to my journey of discovery in the coming two weeks, which could very well be the start of my farewell to Asia.
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