Hisashiburi Nippon

Long time no see, Japan.

Returning to a place you've known before is a different kind of encounter. Familiar sights greet you with a sense of recognition, yet there is always something new to notice. This time, you arrive with less uncertainty and a better sense of where to look. The excitement remains, but so does the knowledge that time is limited and there will always be more left unseen.

With so much waiting to be rediscovered, it is tempting to rush from one moment to the next, trying to make the most of every opportunity. But perhaps making the most of a place isn't about seeing everything it has to offer. Perhaps it is about giving yourself enough time to truly experience what is in front of you.

Some places will always have more to show you. You don't have to see it all to know that you'll want to return.