So staring my own blog was probably something I should have
done months, if not years ago. But most likely at least 9 month ago when I came
to Tokyo. You know as they say, it is better to write everything down while it
is still fresh in your mind, but to be honest all those first months have been
a little bit of a blur, with the occasional awe-ness thrown in and filled with
lots of embarrassing and frustrating moments. But as I came to find out along
the way, they all form an important part of the cultural adaptation and
learning process, aka finding out how to best fit in a country of crazy but
wonderful people.
So, I will dedicate the beginning of this blog to all things Japanese, cultural adaptation and ‘fitting in’ into a new world, but will also include tips about useful things I found through a constant process of trial and error, Tokyo fashion and make-up and much much more. I will then hopefully continue it even after my return to the UK with all things of interest , big and small ( a few with a Japanese twist to them ;) ) and what I think makes this world a beautiful place.
So, I will dedicate the beginning of this blog to all things Japanese, cultural adaptation and ‘fitting in’ into a new world, but will also include tips about useful things I found through a constant process of trial and error, Tokyo fashion and make-up and much much more. I will then hopefully continue it even after my return to the UK with all things of interest , big and small ( a few with a Japanese twist to them ;) ) and what I think makes this world a beautiful place.
So….here it goes. My first tip for the eager traveller
arriving to Tokyo, jetlagged and confused, determined to figure out this
amazing city by themselves, but who soon realises that this should better start
after a good sleep, is to try and find the closest taxi. In doing so and once
the goal is achieved, do not, I repeat DO NOT, touch the taxi’s door handles!
The Japanese in their awesomeness have created this ‘futuristic’ automatic car
doors that open for you, just like ‘magic’ J.
And touching them would only trigger a frowned looked from the driver that
says, ‘Oh Gaijins, you’re all so provincial!’. Instead, do surprise them and
show how knowledgeable you are by allowing them to open and close the door for
you, with no hands, just like ‘magic’……
And on this note I will say good bye to you and thank you
for reading my first entry. More to come in the next few days with other
wonderfully crazy things that I have encountered here and tips that you would
hopefully find useful .
Take care x
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