Saturday 7 March 2020

JAPAN: DAY 2

Second day in Japan and here we go with the experience !

Day started with a really delicious breakfast (Japanese one for sure). I am still being under huge impression on how I am being welcomed here. I sometimes fear to make something wrong and by this offence Japanese hospitality.

Though situation in Japan in terms of coronavirus leaves something to be desired, JTB takes a great care of us by distributing the masks and antiseptics.


Pic 1: Dr. Sci. Masahiko Tachibana workshop in Shibaura Institute of Technology.

Our second official day of the programme started with a workshop at Shibaura Institute of Technology where we were having a workshop with Japanese students on comparing Japanese 100 year+ companies and European one.

We were lucky to talk and share our experiences with Japanese students.
Japanese students knew where Estonia is and some have even visited it.
Japanese students are smart and curious. Not only wanted they to share life in Japan, but they were interested in life in Europe. Some have made their exchange year in Europe or planning to go soon. We exchanged out contacts with students.


One interesting fact about Japanese cars production:
Mazda exports 80% of cars they produce in Japan. WOW!
After visiting Institute, we headed to enjoy spectacular view from the Tokyo Tower. It was breathtaking. I guess everyone was hyped by the view and the scales of the Tokyo. I took some time to simply stand and enjoy the view. I am really wondered how Japan (Tokyo city particularly) use their spaces. Every square meter is taken, though it is still some place and space to move and breathe. From above you can see that Tokyo is very multi-level city.

Sometimes you drive on the "bridge" as you may think so, but under "your bridge" is two more driving bridges.

Pic 2: Tokyo Tower.

To finish our day, we went to eat Shabu - Shabu and Sushi. For me Shabu-Shabu remided Chinese "Hot pot", however it was still different. The meal was really delicious, some of us did not even speak during the meal, because the whole attention was towards the food.

Pic 3: Enjoying Shabu Shabu and Sushi.

That was a positively intensive and interesting day. I do really enjoy experiencing and learning about Japan. I am really into exploring and learning more about Japanese mindset, life of view, value. Journey continues...

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