Why do you like Japan?

Hi guys!

Just some days ago I saw this quote on Facebook and it really hit home. 

                          "When was the last time you did something for the first time?"

I often get the question, both from Japanese and Swedish people, why do you like Japan? In the beginning (many years ago) it was easy to just say because I like anime, manga and the culture. But as the years went by and I just continued to say the same answer, the more wrong and untrue it felt for me. Theses days it's more complex and I get stressed when I get that question. Not because I don't like it, it's just that I don't really know how to explain and answer it truthfully. It has been very hard to explain my feelings towards Japan now that I have had this interest for so many years and it just keeps on growing. This is where the quote above comes in to play. When I read this I thought "This is it, this is a big part of it". 

When I went to Japan for the first time I discovered my passion for travel and above all, to challenge myself to do new things. When I do something for the first time there is a feeling of excitement and nervousness that I love. I'm more curious about things when I'm in Japan and it makes me discover new things about myself. That consequently makes me feel more alive and that Japan is like home. Japan is the place that "matches my heart" the most. That is how I feel about Japan and that is why I like it. Thanks to that quote I found a way to describe my feelings towards Japan. It's really an amazing thing, having passion for something.

I think this quote and question is really important to ask yourself once in a while. It makes you realize just how we like to surround ourselfs in a safe zone and then it's hard to learn new things about yourself and others around you. So, why don't you try to answer the qoute?

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Hope this makes you think as it did to me!

Hugs!

〜Living the dream〜