Anticipating Japan: The Land of the Samurais
In less than two day's time I'll be on my annual block leave and wondering around the land of the Samurais. I've been planning this trip for years and for some reason or the other never made it. I've made plans before with friends, bought the guidebook and even had an itinerary. Then something comes up and 'phoof' it's off and gone. This time though the trip is set in stone with tickets issued and an itinerary prepared. It'll be by first time in Japan and I'm excited. I have always loved the Japanese maple tree, the landscape, I die for japanese food, I crave to visit the zen temples and discover some peace, I admire the japanese sense of order and am enthralled by the strangeness of Murakami novels. There is so much that is yet to be discovered in Japan. I grew up with a wonderful Japanese friend, and I can't wait to see her once again. It's been many many years. Much too many. Yet despite all thi...