Yesterday we went to this briefing of the base and took our drivings test. You literally have to rewire your brain to drive on the left side of the road and to read all of the crazy signs they have. We found out that Japanese drivers are considered professional drivers because they have to go through so much training and actually pay $2,000 to obtain there drivers license!! Crazy, huh? They take driving very seriously and for that you do not see many japanese that drive. Unlike Utah and most of the US, the pedestrians have the right of way always and if you happen to hit them you literally pay the price and it cost thousands of dollars. The smaller the person is the more you have to pay! Oh, and they also will walk right in front of you, so paying attention to road is essential. The roads are so tight as well, you think your going to get squished.
It is such an interesting culture and learning about it is essential. We learned some of their customs which include:
they do not eat or drink while walking, do Not show any PDA (they don't even hug), they have very specific chopstick manners, they are very conservative in dress, frown upon tattoos, don't like when people are loud, etc. There are so many things, but there all things that shows much respect and proper manners.
Tonight we are going out into Fussa and having Ramen!! I am so very excited! We also move into our place today and get some temporary furniture! Japan is amazing so far and all of the people are so friendly and wonderful! It is like the community of Yokota is a little family!
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