La Duchesse Ekomie: Discovery...

There is a special country that I want to visit. I love everything about it: its culture, its infrastructure; its language…everything…It’s called Japan...

http://alaska-gas-pipeline.blogspot.com/2012/03/alaska-lng-for-japan.html

First of all; I like the shape of the country; it looks like a seahorse and I find it really cute. Japan is a country that has strong traditional values. You can sense it through the way they take care of their monuments and even the way they interact with each other and their elders. There are strict rules that need to be respected. It is the case for using the term “sensei” when talking to a teacher or the term “sama” which can used to say Mr or Mrs. The formulation of the greetings depend on the time of the day. The well-known term “konnichiwa” means good afternoon and not good morning. In the morning the term “ohayou gozaimasu”must be used.

http://www.ninetyeast.co.uk/destinations/the-far-east/japan.asp

As well; I like the way they dress (especially women). The kimono is one of the most beautiful outfits I have ever seen. It is really reflective of the Japanese culture; very traditional. I think that this is really elegant and simple. It may look simple but it’s hard to put on. Especially the belt called “obi”; sometimes women take lessons in order to learn how to put the belt.

I fell in love with the Japanese culture when I was a little girl. I saw it first in the cartoons where I could have an image of the way of living of the Japanese people. I fell in love with the country; they way they speak and the way they behave. Of course I understand that this depiction does not represent the entire country and that there are negative facts as well. I guess every country has its bad side. However, I love the country; I love the traditional side of Japan. One day I hope I will be able to visit and maybe even more…