I'm heading back to Canada after living in Japan for a year. I'm excited to return, but there are a few things I'll miss.
After living in Japanese cities for almost a year, I'm getting ready to go home to Canada. There are things I'll miss, like Japan's train system.
Canadian Alessa Hickman recently returned from a year-long stay in Japan. While she is excited to reunite with friends and explore her home country, Hickman also expresses missing several aspects of her time in Japan. She particularly misses the country's efficient transportation system, affordable cost of living, and the ease of finding conveniences like printers and bathrooms in convenience stores.
Hickman highlights how Japan's train system allowed her to explore new cities at her leisure, and she describes how the country's solo-dining culture helped her become more confident and comfortable with going out on her own. Additionally, Hickman is excited to reconnect with loved ones in Canada, especially her family, and to fully experience her home country as a tourist.
She acknowledges that leaving Japan is bittersweet but is eager to bring the new experiences, confidence, and curiosity she gained to her return home.
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