Cead Mile Failte

I just have to reiterate how friendly the Japanese people are. Several of my neighbours (I think they’re my neighbours they must live near-by) have accosted me on the street to say hello. One elderly man tried (in very broken English after checking that I wasn’t already married) to recommend my landlord’s son to me. I was told, “He very nice boy”.

Aside from the random attempts at set ups it’s just the general friendliness in everything they do. My elementary school teacher has (after checking that I wasn’t married) decided that she and I should go out on the town together at some point.

Ireland has the reputation for friendliness and hospitality but its Japan that actually delivers on it.