As I set out on this journey, everything is going to be new and
full of adventure. I hope I can learn a lot from this small university – AIU. Comparing
with other exchange students who also go to japan, I feel that I am the lucky
one. I don’t need to worry so much about my journey, I had been to Japan for
several times and it’s near my hometown China. However, the biggest important
thing – language still challenging me and make me awkward.
With the help of my best friend, I decided to go to Japan
early for travelling. On the one hand, it increased my familiarity of this
country. On the other hand, I would like to go to the big cities first to
experience the different life which is differing from Akita. That’s where I am
coming from, big cities in Japan, waiting to see an entirely different world in
Akita.
Ginza, Tokyo. Photo by Xiyi Fan |
I went to Tokyo first to see the most busy and gorgeous
place – Ginza. I was dazzled by the sights and high-rise building in the
District. As other big cities’ look, Ginza is full of fashionable breath; this
big circle in Tokyo already has became almost every tourists’ heaven.
When I left Tokyo to Osaka, I felt great differences between
these two cities. Osaka is also one of the biggest cities in Japan but
strangely I didn’t feel any pressure here. People would not walk so fast; the
food is cheaper here; even you do not have to push people into the subways. In
addition, there exits a lot of scenic spots and historical sites.
Osaka-jo, Osaka. Photo by Xiyi Fan |
Fortunately, I also got one day off to go to the Nara by
myself. (My friend needed shopping). Nara is a small city with thousands of
cute animals – deer! You can see them almost everywhere and they have little
fear of humans. This is the place where people and animals can get along with
each other.
Many friends in Japan told me that they think
Akita is in remote regions. But this is a reason why I choose Akita. If you
real want to involve into local environment, the small town always are the best
choice. I am so glad I already went to so many cities in Japan to experience
different cultures. I am going to Akita, a small small town with both
international students and local students. I hope I can learn a different world
which full of various individuals.
Nara Deer |
2 comments:
I only saw Osaka-jo briefly from a train to Namba but it looks amazing in person!
I also went to Nara! I had a lot of fun seeing the deer and just taking a break from the big city. I'm really interested in what you think of Akita. I really didn't want to go to a small town (Beloit is way too small for me) but there are moments when I'm in Tokyo that I wish for a more remote location.
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