I traveled solo in Japan for 21 days and it was the most amazing experience ever.

Hey there! I am 34(w) and traveled for 21 days in Japan. My itinerary was 1 night in Tokyo 3 nights in Kyoto 2 nights in Hiroshima 5 nights in Fukuoka 5 nights on Ishigaki 5 nights in Tokyo

I just wanted to share how amazing this experience was. I have seen so many beautiful temples, waterfalls, beaches and met wonderful people and friends.

I get why Japan is so popular. The best experiences I had where in the more remote places though. The locals where really helpful and friendly. I was Nokonoshima while it was raining (went in June to Japan during rainy season). I forgot my umbrella and was just walking the road. One old man drove by and saw me walking alone in the rain. A minute later he drove back and gave me an umbrella. He smiled and said in a Japanese accent „present“ and left. This one little act of kindness was so unexpected, but it was so meaningful to me.

In general I still can’t fathom the fact, that I traveled to the other side of the world alone. I did it on my own. And I didn’t „survived“ I thrived! I went so much out of my comfort zone. By that I don’t mean adventures, like first time scubadiving. I forced myself to talk to people. Even tho I was scared, I was brave and talked to other solotravelers. And it was amazing. The connections I made, even if I suffer from social anxiety. I could never have thought that that would happen. I feel like this journey changed me so profoundly. I can only try to explain it.

I just wanted to share my sentiment today, I hope that’s ok. I wish every person who travels alone the Same Experience. Because I will remember this trip for ever.

Edit: I corrected some errors. Sorry for my bad English