Seven.

7 weeks in Japan completing an internship.
Its a long time to go without vegemite.

Culture shock hits everyone differently i suppose. I felt like i managed under the circumstances. At times i was definitely challenged and felt deflated by it all, the pressure was intense, but in retrospect having had an opportunity to be faced with complexity and a severe language barrier i managed to complete the internship.
My true take away was a cultural one, Ill never forget this time. I made some friends along the way, Japanese and Australian. It opened my eyes to the things i take for granted.

There were one too many beers and cigarettes. A strange adventure with an army soldier. A sobering hike and a moment of bliss at dawn on a beach.

大丈夫 です