It’s great to know that there are actual (responsive) people on this site! I feel more at ease now. As for the words, my diction is enigmatic due to my random mind -_- My Japan adventures took me all over. I traveled as part of the Experiment in International Living program on a cultural and lingual immersion group. I started in Tokyo, where I had my intro to the wonders of Japan and faced the language barrier face on. Then, I traveled to Sapporo where I had language classes. The fact that everyday was an opportunity to practice was an amazing component to my growth. I stayed with a host family in Hamanaka. Ventured to Kyoto and finished off my trip in Tokyo ^_^