28. Japan

My favorite country to visit is Japan, especially the country’s smaller islands. I just love the food there, the polite culture based upon respect and honor, the cleanliness, the architecture and the natural environment of the country sides. I’ve been there twice, and I had a wonderful time during each visit. I hope to go again soon with friends, and once I have a family of my own, I’d like to bring them there.

I wouldn’t live there, however, because of the terrible work culture, and the fact that I’d probably be looked down upon due to my Chinese and Filipino heritage. Still, it’s a place that I love to visit.  

Something that I would like to do when I buy my own home is build a Zen garden. I’d want it to have a koi pond, beautiful flowers and other things that are calming and peaceful. Perhaps I could even build a house with Japanese-style architecture, but people might think I’m weird cause I’m not even Japanese.