8.10.20

This picture was taken on a SUPER rainy day in Yokohama. This city is the second largest city in Japan (i’m pretty sure). Located just about an hour outside of Tokyo, you can find places like Chinatown, the Cup Noodle Museum, and other cool things to see. Something interesting about this city is that when I came here with my family, one of my relatives lost her wallet somewhere in this city. In a panic because there was money, passport, ID card, and other important pieces of information she had thought that her belongings were gone forever. BUT, Japan, being the wonderful place that it is, her wallet got turned in to the local police station with EVERYTHING intact. I’m positive she will NEVER forget this city, that day she lost her wallet, nor the people who helped us every step of the way.

xoxo,e

8.9.20

This picture is that of the name of the new Japanese era, Reiwa. Each time there is a new emperor in Japan, the name of the era changes. This photo was taken at one of the festivals in my town. As you can see, the lanterns are extravagant and large. What do you think of them?

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8.8.20

This was my little kei-car while I was in Japan. Actually, now that I think of it, this was my second car while living in Japan. It is called a Subaru Pleo. For many people who are not familiar with cars in Japan, there is something called a kei- car. This means the engine is a little smaller than that of a “normal” car. They also have a yellow license plate. For what I needed it for, it did the trick. I lived five minutes from school, so it was very convenient to take on the super hot, or rainy days. Otherwise, I tried to walk when I had time to do so. I do have to say one thing though; I would not trust this car for long distance, strenuous trips. Though it would be able to, I would probably compare it to an American Mini Cooper, or maybe even a Scion xB. Nevertheless, it was interesting to learn to drive on the opposite side of the road.

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