Rishi on his 25-day sojourn to the land of the rising sun - Japan
Team OTTplay
May 13, 2023
Special trip for Rishi's wife
"My wife Swathi spent her early childhood in Japan and wanted to meet family friends from her time in the country"
Experiencing Japan
"We explored the modern city of Tokyo, the traditional city of Kyoto, the history-rich city of Hiroshima, and the rustic mountain city of Takayama with its hot springs"
The Japanese way of life
"Our trip allowed me to gain a personal understanding of Japanese culture, their way of life and belief systems"
Taste of Japan
We enjoyed the various food delicacies of each place, the multitude of subtle umami flavours"
Helpful people
"Japanese people, by nature, are humble, polite and extremely helpful and even more so, if you speak their language"
An aging populace
"Japan has a largely aging population compared to the youth. This forces them to automate most jobs"
Land of perfection
"What struck me first in Japan was the sense of order and perfectionism. Everything felt like it had been designed with care and attention to detail"
All about doing the best
"People are genuinely invested in doing the best in whatever job they have and that sense of excellence extends to every sphere in life"
Elderly people working with dignity
"It was refreshing to see elderly people actively engaging in daily tasks with a sense of purpose and dignity"