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AJ's avatar

"Sometimes the most meaningful travel experiences aren’t about seeing more. They’re about belonging somewhere, even briefly." Your words hit home (and heart!) directly. Thank you for sharing Kana's story and the INOW program in Kamikatsu. Truly inspiring.

Doctor from Japan's avatar

Thank you for the comment!

Hearing Kana’s story genuinely made me feel that way, and I really wanted to put those emotions into words. After listening to her experience, going to Kamikatsu has actually become one of the places on my own bucket list too. There’s something very special about the sense of community and way of life there.

Frieda - The Apple Pie Diaries's avatar

Thank you so, so much for sharing Kana Chan's story and this truely special program! Of course, I've come across Chana's work at Substack but I didn't know the extent of it, so intersting!

Doctor from Japan's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I totally agree with you! I felt the same way when I first learned about the program, it was so fascinating that I couldn’t help but write about it!

Kana Chan's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing about my village and work! It really means a lot!

Doctor from Japan's avatar

Of course! Thank you so much for sharing amazing stories too!