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It was a great trip. Even though it was very busy and humid, I think everyone enjoyed themselves. It went by fast. I'm so happy that I got to go to the baths (onsen) twice!! =) I should really research what it would take to make a place like that here in Vegas. Sure we have spas, but I don't think we have any Japanese style baths.

Another thing I miss is the type of service you get in Japan. I guess compared to the US, it's so much more polite, professional and pleasant. There's a level of respect that is portrayed. Even if they don't truly feel that way, at least they act like they do. The guys on the bullet train would bow upon entering and leaving each train car. The lady in the elevator pleasantly and almost enthusiastically announced each floor and the depts. on the floor. After an hour of that, you'd think her boredom would become apparent in her voice! But no, she was pleasant the whole time.

And when we were walking up a slight incline towards the hotel in Tokyo, one of the women bell persons ran towards my nephew to take the small suitcase he was pulling behind him. I wish I got a picture of that! He was trying to tell her he could take it, but she insisted!

We did spend a lot of time using public transportation. The rail pass was totally worth it. I'm looking forward to planning another trip in the near future. Well, maybe next year or the year after. We want to take my mom to Okinawa. And I'm sure she'll like to visit Korea as well.