Japan: DAY 1

In this series of blogs, I would like to share with you my experience of visiting the land of rising shine - JAPAN in terms of MIRAI programme.

Official day of the program (day №1, 05.03) started with having a Japanese hotel breakfast. I believe what of the firsts things I've learnt about the Japan is that - 

the food here is really tasty. 

When going to breakfast there were so many people guiding you and showing you the way, finding you a place to sit and sincerely wishing to make your stay in Japan memorable. However, maybe in comparison with Estonia, I find that

 there are some many "new invented" jobs. 

For example you can find:
- person, who is calling you an elevator
- person, who drives with you in this elevator
- person, whose main task is to hold some sign
- person (or sometimes even 2) who simply stand and show you the way
- person, who helps cars and busses to park successfully.

Some might consider this things to be strange, but as it is almost 13 millions of people living in Tokyo, I believe by doing this, everyone can get a job, meaning that

 government takes a great care of country citizens.

Pic 1: Japanese breakfast in Shinagawa Prince Hotel

After having one of the most delicious breakfasts in my life we headed to official visit to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. We're treated there according to high standards and it really seemed that we are special people there. Time there gave an excellent opportunity for us to introduce ourselves to others, hear Mr. Shogo Yoshitake and Ms. Yoko Umeka and Dr. Sci. Masahiko Tachibana lectures on "Science and Technology Diplomacy" and "How Japanese people have appreciated craftsmanship and technology" and enjoy lunch at the 35th floor.

While walking at the streets of Japan, I noticed a really interesting things -

almost EVERY car is super clean.

 It also counts for service cars (the police or reconstruction machine).

Japanese people are taking great care not only about others but about their cars.

 Pic 2: Visit of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

After the official visit we headed to "Aqua park" and had a magnificent dinner with an excellent view on the Tokyo bridge.

What I really admire is how friendly, respectful and helpful people here are.

As was mentioned, the Japan is a country of a really huge respect. People here are so calm and composed. Considering current situation with Coronavirus, Japanese people do not panic, but do their best to keep calm and protect themselves - cleaning hands and wearing masks.

Pic 3: Tokyo bridge.

The fist day was really fertile and happily we could enjoy it even after after the jet lag. I am feeling the greatest gratitude to those without whom this trip could not be possible - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and JTB. To be continued...







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