HI! So, after nearly a month of class, I have officially decided to extend my stay here in Japan for another semester. Haha, no, okay, I'm not going to anything that drastic - but it is rather tempting. I guess as every day goes on, I just don't want to go back to America more and more... I don't think I'd mind going home (HONOLULU), but I know that I am definitely going to be depressed going back to Cali. It's just that there's something about Japan that is really quaint, modern, and satisfying. I don't know how those attributes are able to exist together, but I think it's the tradition clashing with the blossoming economy. It's really interesting how, previous to coming here, I had no desire to further my Japanese 'skills' after my study
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