Day 119 I Have Just One Week Left at School

I have just one week left at language school. At the beginning of my working holiday, I faced various pressures, such as, "Can I really adapt to a new environment?" and "Can my wife manage to stay alone in Japan?" I consider myself an adventurous and decisive person, but I’ve often been bothered by imagined threats that haven’t even happened. However, I can now confidently say, "My decision was absolutely correct."
Yesterday, I visited a Japanese matcha café with classmates from Chile, Ecuador, Brazil, and Japan. We had a deep conversation about cultural differences and perspectives. For example, I learned why South American people often prioritize their families over their friends or partners. Many of their countries have areas where safety is a significant concern, and their parents must take great care of their children. This naturally creates a close bond between parents and children. In contrast, in Japan, we generally enjoy a safer environment, so there is less need for such intense protection. As a result, some of us, including myself, tend to hesitate to do things together with our parents, especially once we are adults.
This conversation was a new discovery for me. It reminded me of the importance of deeply understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of others.