ウイルの日本ブログ!

Well, here concludes the Will in Japan chronicles. It has been and still remains to be the most amazing thing I have ever done and maybe will ever do. I have been back in New Zealand for nearly a week now and I am continually confronted with people asking "How was Japan??". As wearing as this has become, I always reply with the same thing. "It was amazing." That is about the only way I can sum up this experience. I can’t quite equate it to anything else. It has been the most challenging, the most rewarding, and the most exciting time I’ve ever had. Not only have I walked away with another language but I have gained an amazing understanding of what a diverse world we live in.

I have developed an insatiable love for Japan. I love everything from the huge statues of Buddha to the tiny Hello Kitty cellphone straps. On first glimpse, Japan seemed like the kind of society that I would never be able to live in; strict and conformist. But inspite of this, and often because of it, I have developed a deep affection for this amazing country. I love the people, I love the food, I love EVERYTHING!

It's been a amazing journey and I would like to thank anyone who is actually still reading this. I hope this blog has lived up to your expectations.

I need to thank my amazing AFS friends, without whom I would not have survived my time away. To Lesley, Ooi, Jay, Monica, Melody, Gan, Oil and Emma - you guys are awesome and I will miss you.

Finally, to my best friends in the world, Robert, Alana and Matthew.....I honestly don't know what I would've done without you. You guys were my rock and I miss you like crazy!

Will