Normally, trips are not something I prepare for months in advance. I usually pack my luggage the day before and plan the trip on the way. But Japan is different. It’s too far away—even the connecting flights will take about one day to go and one day to return. So this time, I feel my time over there will be precious, and I need to prepare a realistic plan and try to make the most of it. :) Although my English is not fluent yet, I’ve started learning Japanese on Duolingo, and I even practise one or two sentences when I visit a Japanese restaurant once a week. So, for my next trip, I’m learning a new language and culture. It seems very hard to become fluent in this language. I’m not sure about my end goal, but I feel a bit confident at this level because I think there are a few similarities with Turkish grammar. Okay, this adventure at least gives me something to talk about! :)