In my absolutely unbiased opinion, I would like to officially declare the USD SOLES Global study Japan trip a stunning success!
I feel quite confident speaking for all when I say San Diego (with it’s painful addictive weather and Mexican food) could not be a better place to come home to after a life changing trip.
Since I get the privilege of being one of the last bloggers (thanks to Dr. Inoue’s unending kindness and patience) I would like to leave some words of advice for the next group.
#1 The food is amazing, especially the breakfast that the hotel provides, so don’t freak out you will find plenty to eat. Just be adventurous and careful if you have a fish allergy poor poor Mike:(
#2 It’s going to be hot and you’re going to sweat and there are no napkins or hand towels!! The two best things you should try to find on day one: 1. Those awesome little hand towels everyone carries around to wipe the sweat off their face. 2. The little plastic fans they hand out as advertisements.
#3 Not too brag but people thought my Japanese was great when we first arrived but I didn’t practice much more Japanese before we left than the wonderful lesson our trip mother Masami provided ahead of time. I just smiled big and tried my best to be brave. In Tokyo they are very comfortable with Gaijin and they will go out of their way to help you especially if you toss out a few of these words with as much flare as possible (you rock Wasser!)
Summimasen - Excuse Me (best 1st word in every language)
Arrigato Gosai Masu - Thank you (go for it everyone in Japan seems to love saying it)
Kawaii - Cute/Pretty
Sugoi - Great
Oiishii - Yummy
Kampai - Cheers
The Japanese seem to love the opportunity to learn English from people with authentic accents so throw in a bunch of English too and you’ll be making a lot of friends.
Other than that try to see as much as you can and stay as long as you can but do your work ahead of time!!!
Gambatte! - Dave C
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