Kagawa 30 Years Later: What Time Has Taught Me

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  @alexishi2000 · 2 years ago

  I am Japanese born in Japan and I was the same way when I was younger, I did not realize such a rich culture our people have near by and just being impatient. Now I am in my 50’s and I enjoy Japan so much.

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• LU

  @luluswr6111 · 2 years ago

  You didn't make a mistake. Our needs and priorities are different at all stages of life!

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• KA

  @KarMa-ws3ll · 2 years ago

  Chani, can I just say that you are such a great ambassador for this country. I really hope to visit it in a few years, thanks to you. I

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• RE

  @Reggaejames · 2 years ago

  Japan is truly a world treasure that needs to be protected. May its beautiful culture last forever.

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• JO

  @josephlai9759 · 2 years ago (edited)

  Dear Chani, I absolutely appreciate every word that you speak in this video in describing your heartfelt experience and deep understanding of the values of traditions that can be shared by a people, or any people anywhere else in the world, where the common denominator of goodwill, kindness, love, respect and reverence, is to be shared, not only with people here and now, but also with people across time and generations going forward. Thank you for this fabulous sharing.

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• CE

  @CelticMuse7 · 2 years ago

  Honestly, I think that is a good sign: that we can grow and appreciate what we were less aware of in our youth. It’s so important to celebrate that we can appreciate these important gems as we have lived more life and have a broader emotional and spiritual scope. We can more fully grasp and appreciate such incredible traditions, etc… I hope we can all try not to be too hard on ourselves for the foolishness and impatience of youth. Instead, let’s be grateful for fresh eyes open to new magnificent discoveries at every age.

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• DU

  @ductritran8637 · 2 years ago

  Japan is wonderful country . I visit every years since I retired 10 year ago , this year I spend two months July and August in Kyushu , Kansai and Tokyo followed all the summer festivals of these regions . Summer is hot but summer is the japan culture festivals across the country and they are spectacular to see .

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• AM

  @amfj4343 · 2 years ago

  My wife grew up next to Zentsuji temple. Much of her childhood was spent playing in the expansive temple grounds.<br>Great video Chani.

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• RO

  @ronnietify · 2 years ago

  What an amazing adventure. That would be an awesome tour to take.<br>While my wife and I had 10 days in Japan we found that everyone was so polite and friendly that it enhanced our overall experience.

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• MA

  @MAlexDesu · 2 years ago

  I walked the whole Shikoku pilgrimage this spring, and I love that the locals try to attract more visitors to participate in this special experience! Just a quick note on temple cuisine: it is traditionally vegan, but a lot of temples actually don’t serve strictly vegan meals anymore. If you are to stay at a temple in Shikoku, please ask beforehand. It’s mostly possible to arrange for meals without meat etc., but the temples need to know beforehand to be able to prepare accordingly!

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• LI

  @LifeAsAllen · 2 years ago

  As a former TV news videographer, it was interesting seeing you being interviewed. When I was in Tokyo for the Olympics in 2021 I was also interviewed by some sort of camera crew. I never did find out who they were. They wanted my opinion about being a foreigner attending the Olympics.

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• OR

  @oregonfelder1 · 2 years ago (edited)

  I think revisiting places that we have once been to will always provide a deeper experience than the first. It’s like, the first visit is to experience everything that is on the surface while subsequent visits feel less rushed due to the memories that already exist, giving you time to enjoy one thing at a time. It’s great you got to go back with newfound gratitude. Some never get the chance to revisit a place from their past.

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