Saying Goodbye is Never Easy Especially in Japan

Well in less than a week I head home, back to the US. I am excited for my return home for the holidays, however it will be difficult to leave Japan. Being a gaijin in Japan quickly makes you feel like a celebrity, everywhere you go you seem to draw stares and lots of attention. Lately, I think I have been told I look like Matt Damon at least 5 times a day, and mostly by random strangers. Oh, Japan is quite entertaining, I really can't wait for me next return back.

Japanese Onsen

When you come to Japan you will definitely hear about onsens and public baths. It is most definitely an experience that you have to try if you haven't ever before. I strongly recommend the city of Shirahama in southern Wakayama prefecture. This last weekend my friend from Spain and I took the two hour shinkansen ride to the city to give it a try. After purchasing our 1ft sq. towel we journey to the baths that sit between rocks right beside the ocean. After an hour or so sitting in the baths that ranged anywhere from 83-55 degrees Celsius, the sun was starting to set. At about five minutes before 5 o'clock I can easily say that I saw the most amazing sunset I have ever seen. An unforgettable experience.