What my family visiting Japan tell me:
They are very impressed by the quiet kindness of the people. Japanese people don't talk on trains even to their traveling companions. Yet even wearing masks, they are "always smiling" and friendly.
It's safe there. Even small children (as young as seven or eight) board trains without their parents--something I can't imagine American parents allowing.
Nathan has memorized the train routes and has taken over as guide. He is studying the language and translation apps. Elena--like I'd be--is just going along for the ride, not pre-planning, but she loves meeting the people.
Elena called today (audio-only FaceTime). "You'd love the toilets here," she said. "They spray water on your butt!" Fourteen hours ahead of us (it's Thursday morning now) she sent a text just now, "I wish you were here with us."
They had planned this trip two years ago, but due to COVID had to postpone it. Nathan, at the time, had a strong interest in Japanese culture and now the whole family is loving it.
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| Elena is wearing the pants she made last week. |
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