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Finish the Sentence: Japan

Lost in Translation is bang on in Tokyo, where I spent a week at the mercy of my Gonzo Accountant. Unlike other global cities, not too many people speak English in Tokyo, so language was a real a barrier (hence the lack of born and bred locals). Still, that never stopped anyone getting inspired. Here are the folk I met who put up with my questions.



Kathy (USA)
I am inspired by: Beauty
I regret: Not having visited my son earlier
Today I am grateful for: My time with my son

Tom (IRL)
I am inspired by: My kids
I regret: Not having the time to say goodbye to my Dad
Today I am grateful for: The rest of my life

Duncan (ENG)
I am inspired by: People who do things very well, and make a difference at what they do
I regret: Treating some people the way I have in the past
Today I am grateful for: Being in another part of the world


Tamar (SA)
I am inspired by: My husband
I regret: Forgotten friendships
Today I am grateful for: Opportunities

Hideo
I am inspired by: People
I regret: Living in Tokyo too long, this place is a mental hospital
Today I am grateful for: Meeting souls who give me inspiration, they are worth more than diamonds

Lim
I am inspired by: Travel
I regret: Losing the chance to go to America
Today I am grateful for: Helping someone translate from Japanese to English


Brad (SA)
I am inspired by: Opportunities, opulence, excess, and my wife
I regret: Not making Gordon a pollholder at my wedding
Today I am grateful for: Having a home to go home to.

Arthur (SA)
I am inspired by: Efficiency in simplicity
I regret: Not knowing how to say I am wrong and I am sorry
Today I am grateful for: For life and the closeness of my family

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