The brief visit I did with Nao's family was one of the most impactful experiences I've had in Japan. I nearly began to cry on the train ride home. This family was the most warm and inviting group of people I've ever met. We did so much in just the three days I was there, and I will never forget what they did for me. I was truly touched. They even made a small photo album for me, which also nearly made me cry. I hope to someday repay them for this kindness. I know they'll be the first people I visit when I return to Japan. In other news, I was able to learn some new phrases while I was staying with them. I also had some very distinctly Japanese experiences, but also some experiences that reminded me so much of home. The town the family lives in is so similar, and the feeling of the shops there and the atmosphere, it all reminded me of family trips I take back home during the summer. I got lost in nostalgia. But I'm not feeling homesick anymore. I got over that really quickly and it hasn't made a resurgence. Nao and I have started a tradition of going out together and speaking only in Japanese for five hours. It has greatly improved my ability to speak. This month has been impactful in a lot of ways. Another major moment was our group trip to Odaiba. We did sumo on the beach, took pictures of everything, and generally had a wonderful time as a group. It was the best group outing I've been on so far, and it really capped off what has already been an amazing month.
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