A Journey across Japan ~日本縦断～
A Journey across Japan～日本縦断～
This time, spending around 40 days( 8/12~9/24), my friend and I carried out a journey across Japan by bicycle! from north to south, 2565,7km(starting from Hokkaido to Okinawa) we experienced many things on the way, like taking a road on mountain, riding a bike in rainy days, or so hot day, or sleeping in heavy storm night, etc,,. I wanna summarize what we got from this journey a bit.
What I felt most from this journey was I can`t do anythig alone. Actually, before I started, I thought I can do anything more or less, but it turned out to be wrong. I noticed that as we went on this journey, we were supported by many people everywhere we stopped. and i was so touched by their kindness. for them, we are just stranger who met for the first time,but they dont care about it, they gave us thier kindness, like giving us local foods, milk, cola, place to stay, or repairing of our bicycle despite he had his other appointment
. we were so helped by many people. I learnt people need to cooperate with each other all the time even if they dont know each other. And also, I really thank to my buddy that carried out this together. Actually, for him , he has never had this kinda so long tough journey ever. but he decided to do it with me. and for over 40days , we fought and got over together with every situation nature brought. thanks to him, i could enjoy so much, and experienced this journey like this.
On the way of this journey, not only we felt people`s kindeness, but we learnt the culture and differences each prefecture and places have. I found out how much developed and big tokyo is , and there are many places that have beautiful nature in Japan. there are really small village as well, and there are cities that still have really historical buildings or cultures. I know that kinda things still exist, but its really different that you actually see or you just know. I really appreciated that i could have this kinda precious chance to do that. I felt like i touched history or places there more closely.
When we talk about this journey to friends or people, everyone says " great!!" or " congraturation!", or " proud of you " . I feel really glad they gave us such a great words, but me myself, I dont think i did such a big great thing. I just did what I like. Rather, we could acheived this journey thanks to all that helped us or supported us. I really think we couldnt do that just by ourselves. I can`t thank you enough.
This journey was the longest journey ive ever had. And I touched so many kindness from many people. I learnt many things this time again. I really recomend you all to do this kinda journey.
what`s next? 😎
Never end my journey.
