Japan
| August 09, 2007

After living in Japan from 2002-2004 and briefly returning for two weeks this summer, I just have to say that it's one of the most inspiring countries to me. I love the food, the people, the insides of homes, the outsides, the stationery, and so much more.

Japan is a challenging place sometimes - appearing at once clean and tidy and yet chaotic and dirty at the same time. But their cultural emphasis on the beauty of all things is something that really rings in my heart.

If you haven't been, you should go. And don't just stick to Tokyo. Travel off the well-beaten path because there's more to Japan that big busy cities and automatic toilets.

Tags:  inspiration, japan, travel