Why Japan? 2013

Why are you living in Japan?

If you didn't already know, both my sets of grandparents served as missionaries in Japan. Here's a generic timeline of events. - Post-war, my dad's parents move to be missionaries in Japan - A few years later, my mom's parents move to be missionaries in Japan - My parents move to Los Angeles to attend college - My parents marry and settle in LA - I'm born in October, and take my 1st trip to Japan to visit my grandparents at 2 months old - I continued to visit my dad's parents in Japan at least once a year - In 2008, I begin college in LA - In 2010, I spend the summer in Japan working & home-staying - In 2013, I am leaving to Japan for 1 year to work & live / love & share / learn & more

What is so cool about Japan?

This is the question I get the most. And through my journey experiences, I hope to illustrate a good answer. But for starters, here's a quick list. - Safety, low crime rate - Kindness, community feel - Cities are built well - where it is easy to bike or walk to anything - Public transportation: Cheap & efficient - Food: Delicious, varied and everywhere! - Attention to detail - Hard-working people - Work for the good of each other - Family-oriented - Good taste in design, aesthetic [youtube=http://youtu.be/INaEELIEhH0] For another good look at this, check out this blogger's take here: http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/josephkimx/2013/08/12/why-japan/