Things I'll miss about Japan

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Things I'll miss about Japan

I said I'd put up the list a little later, so here it is: Things I'll Miss About Japan. Partial list, obviously; just what springs to mind immediately. I'm sure I'll think of more things, that catch me by surprise, especially once I get back in the states, but here goes.

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Pithy philosophical note to leave on: I don't think I over-idolize Japan. I've encountered a lot of roadblocks in my time here, and I'm not ignorant of the many deep societal problems they have. But nevertheless I think they are strong in many areas where the USA is weak. And vice versa, as well. The 'better' culture in a contest between them would be one that could emerge taking the best qualities of each.

If I'm not quoting Dave Barry here, I'm echoing him, when I say that the USA could learn a lot from Japan about cooperation and respect, and personal responsibility. And the Japanese could stand to learn a lot about individuality, forthrightness and innovation.

Nobody's perfect.