My first trip to Japan was an experience I will never forget. As a child, I was captivated by Japanese cartoons, endlessly fascinated by this distant land.

I often wondered how much of what I saw on screen was a reflection of reality and whether I would ever have the chance to witness it with my own eyes. Over the years, my perception of Japan evolved through stories shared by friends, films, and news on television, yet a part of me held onto that child-like wonder, imagining Japan as a place of magic and mystery.

Finally, the opportunity arose to turn this long-held dream into reality. I found myself walking through the very streets I had once only seen in books and on screens. Tokyo was the first stop on my journey, and it welcomed me with the stunning sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The city was everything I had imagined and more, a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, where each corner offered a new discovery that both amazed and delighted me.