Narrative Essay : (just)Being Alone

(just)Being Alone

 When I was 20 years old, winter, I was working in a factory in Ulsan because I planned to go abroad. I wanted to go somewhere alone. I was contemplating where to go. and I hoped to go to an english-speaking country. While I wondered, an acquaintance recommended japan. At first when he recommended Japan, I wasn’t interested. However, after I looked into going to japan, my thinking changed. Japan had a lot of places of interest , clean streets and  friendly people.

 After I booked my 4days trip, I boarded a plane for Japan. When I arrived in Tokyo, Japan’s smell was different from the scent of Korea. and In a book store. the books were splashed like colorful foliage. Because of getting on the subway, I asked someone in Japanese. “excuse me, I am going to shin-okubo how can I get there?” However the person said “I don’t know Japanese, I am Korean” At that moment, I was very lucky and the start was a good omen. I would go with her, she was going to a meeting for pregnant women. In a subway, the very refreshing and shining scenery outside was clear and sunny.

 Before I reached Shin-Okubo, there seemed to be a lot of the Korean, Korean sign. I was very delighted. when I arrived to my guest house. an elderly couple greeted me. they were very kind and warm-hearted. In house, all the people were Korean and spoke Korean. But the mood was subtly different from korea. an antique door, a vintage wooden sword and tiny livingroom. However, my room was very small room. I have butterflies in my stomach, ecause I don’t know how many people lived in the room. fortunately, I heard my room was empty. that was also good omen!

 At first, I walked in a Shinjuku yard. This place was very beautiful, clean and charming. Especially The cherry-blossoms don’t forget until now. After watching, I visited an observatory, mori tower. Under my feet, around Tokyo Tower, millions of twinkling, brilliant lights were shining. It was awesome. I went to Shibuya, where it was hot place. I entered a ramen store. many people were eating ramen. So I also selected it. the price was a little expensive. but I didn’t regret eating ramen because the ramen was very wonderful taste. it was fantastic.

 The last day, I was ready to go back to Korea. Before going to the airport, I dropped by the Tokyo National Museum where the biggest museum in Japan is located. I always go to the museum during overseas travel because I learned each country’s history. There were many Korean relics. I felt very shocked and sorry because in fact, the only book i’ve seen things looked directly and I should go to put them. then I went out and walked in Ueno Onshi Park. this place was very lively and jollyed me. finally, I safely arrived at home. through this travel learned many things, I thought about myself deeply, see the world view changed a little bit and that was my great being alone .