Great question. I always thought I was a little different than most because I am not a Japanophile born out of anime and manga. Most people in my Japanese classes are, and it is really annoying. But that could be another topic.
I visited back in '89 for a few days and always have had a special place in my heart for Japan since then. I love the traditional culture, the temples, the food, the electronics and how futuristic the place is. Yet, you don't have to look far to find a quiet temple or shrine to escape the overload... (
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