The days move fast here.

I am starting to believe that the times in Tokyo are moving faster than compared to back home. Tokyo is eternally on warp speed and three days with a ton of activities jammed in them goes by much faster than I can comprehend and before I know it, three days have gone by, the flury of activities a whirlwind memory and my wallet looking a little thinner.

I am able to experience a different Tokyo from last time. A Tokyo where I explore more rural areas. I get to see neighborhoods, universities, and farms. I was able to swim in a university pool and bike ride through farmland. Stop at a traditional ramen stand along the way and ate a dish exclusive to Japan and while ramen is available everywhere, it's not cooked like this and doesn't taste nearly as good.

I got to see a movie with friends here as well. This just confirms that there are certain people you see a movie with and certain people you experience a movie with . Afterwards we went on talking about the movie for hours, discussing every detail and working through the plot. This is where I get the most joy out of movies. Seeing them is one thing but sharing them, sharing your experience with other people is entirely another.

By far though some of my favorite experiences so far is meeting new people and seeing old friends again. To see how people love and act on the otherside of the world, in a place where everything is a constant go is a treat to see. It really opens your perspective on the world to see other people's lives. How they have fun, what makes them happy and what makes them sad. The triumphs and tribulations, their view on my world and where I come from. There are many differences but also many similarities. It's then you realize that we are all human and we all have our own life experiences no matter where we are from. You hear it many times but when you get to see it for yourself, it brings itself all into perspective.

I only have about a week left here, and I already have a full plate of stuff to do with different people. It's only been a few days but I can honestly say that I am having a more enriching experience that my previous trip. I'm learning more. I'm experiencing more. I'm living more.

Tokyo, I will always love you, always.