My experiences with people in Tokyo, Japan
A post I wrote on my last night in Japan. (With some edits and add-ons)
(2nd June 2017)
So this is the last day, rather night in this place full of magic, surprises and a huge number of little things that make it the awesomest city I have ever visited. Not that I have been to a lot of places, but I don’t mind making this statement. To a boy who has just seen the rushed streets of Ajmer, the sincerity of Udaipur and the vibrancy of Delhi, this city has all of that and a lot more sans the chalta hai attitude of us Indians.
Meeting people who would go to such depths, the ones which would force you to think about the definitions of stranger, acquaintance, friends, family all over.
Be it Kamate, who told us the wrong way only to lead us to the right again. He entered the station, found us a little confused, he checked out once again to help us in the issuance of the card. Or the Indonesian, the 27 old guy, the lovely young couple who all shared their Internet with me when I got a little lost in the metro. The Uruguaian architect couple who just couldn’t feel any less helpless when they didn’t have the Internet to share. And then today, the little girl filled me with a joy I can’t express, it is one of those moment which I’ll never forget. I was in a bit of disarray. She came to me and did all the deeds that were to be done. She brought a paper tray, put my donut and cheese cake in it. Placed it inside a polythene. Grabbed a little lace to tie it with such grace. It was all there, the way she came and did everything so smoothly, giving me a cute look at the end, is the most memorable interaction. Then the cashier, who miscalculated my amount, oh my God she, along with her colleague apologised like a million times.
The guy who I asked to teach me hold the fishing stick didn’t know English at all. Still he tried his utter best, he actually did teach me how to hold the stick, how to throw the string, how much time would it take and everything he could. It was interesting knowing that he loves to surf and asked me to try the Chiba region if I could. Next time bud.
I made a friend there, Kyoto. He was my teammate in a 2 vs 2 Basketball game. Because no trip is complete without a touch of sports. We played against his coach and a friend. We discussed anime. He told me that English forms the tinniest part of their high school curriculum.
Also, the street musicians who play guitar, violin and sing the country music kept me standing and spell-bounded for an hour around them. The violinist taught me how to hold one.
Guess what? On my way back I was lucky to be seated alongside this english couple. I have never been in an air journey where I have learnt and enjoyed this much. Sarah and Charlie form the cutest couple.
Other stills from the trip!
Also my first sushi+Wasabi experience :
It is the people that make a place great. The 6 days in Japan gotta be the best travel I have ever had.
