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Written by Will
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Thursday, 22 November 2007 |
The close attention to detail in Japan is truly incredible. Even on the flight here, the way the meals are prepared is just immaculate. Anything that you can use or consume is presented in such a careful manner. The steamed hand towels before meals. The personal meal plastic lunch boxes. The vending machine drinks that already have the straw inserted for you. Miniature tooth brush and toothpaste combos. Individually wrapped toothpicks. So much tender love and care for something that is meant for a one-time use. To be disposed of and thrown away in a short matter of time.
While the business relationships I build here in Tokyo may have a promising future attached to them, the likelihood of reconnecting with some of the other people I meet are slim to none. They are my single-serving friends. I try hard not to go out with such a negative outlook; staying as positive as possible. Maybe I'll meet someone I'll keep in touch with after I leave. Or maybe I won't. And although this reality may be discouraging at times, the detachment of reputational repercussions is a freedom that you don't experience often in the states. You can go out anywhere without a care in the world. Nobody knows who you are.
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