Returning After a Year Abroad in Japan

​This post is an update from my journey to Japan written July 7th.

I’ve just touched down last night. The flight from Japan was long but not as bad as I’d expected. Everyone respected the rules of social distancing and mask wearing.

To return is surreal. Did I leave? Outside my parents house so much has changed but they set it up for me to quarantine alone here and much inside has stayed the same.

At the same time, I have changed. And I’m glad that I have, but I have to integrate. ...