My travels to Japan               [2nd Part]

       I do love this travel way. Single, blue jean, rubber boots, Japan, bag, cap. I enjoy the talk with myself when I travel, whatever is about my work, my future, family, friends, dream, etc. My dress is normal, and a bit dirty. After all, I travel, and do not want a heavy bag on my back. Why do I pick Japan? I don’t know if you ever met the situation. Even I know one fact: some people usually feel strange when they see one guy with rubber boots in one good weather in public. To John, keep low-profile is necessary. Yes, shy, shy, and shy.Think about: if I did in West countries, what will I meet? No, I do not know Japan Language, but, my outlook is as one Japanese, in case I keep silent. I do love this pretending outlook when I travel with my rubber boots. Have you visited Asia countries ever? Sometimes, skin color is one important issue when I travel in this way.

       South Asia? Too hot to travel. China? No, I just do not want to hear the language I understand when I travel. I need one strange place to live. With my rubber boots. Japan, has similar culture and diet. And one better environment than my country. More important thing is Japan is one island, and Japanese is one people who loves sea food. Fishmen and Rubber boots are normal, popular, especially at the country.

       Do you know, in Japan and Asia zone, people always take off shoes and boots to put on slippers indoors? At the beginning, I felt embarrassed when I have to took off my rubber boots. You know, after one long day walk, and the weather was not rainy, my socks were sweaty... When I checked-in at one B&B, I took off my rubber boots in front of the host or hotess at the gate... Oh my dear (= oh my Goodness), I was embarrassed very very much! The smell is sex, yes, to us only. But, to other people, especially Japanese, they are one people who care very much the smell. In their standard, there is nothing smell to be the basic living virtue.

       This kind of behaviors is rather special in the world. They care extremely it. In Japan family, they usually wear white short socks. Naked feet means a bit rough and un- civilized. In adult films of Japan, the girl usually wear white socks. Imagine the scene : whatever I stand or sit, how to take off my rubber boots with one non-embarrassed position is difficulty, especially there is one or two guys watching my turning-off. Sweaty feet should be easy to take off? No ! Unlined rubber boots sometimes will cause the short vacuum moment in rubber boots, and the cover of rubber boot will shrink immediately that I cannot take off at that moment. What's embarrassed! And the host and hotess just stand there, and smile only. Smile? Yes, with some laughing meanings...

       However, I overcome this embarrassed finally. Otherwise, what could I do? Just ignore their smile with a bit, a bit strange eyes. Pretending nothing happened. You know, Japanese are famous in the world for their extreme politeness. They never question my smell, which I suppose is ok. I am not a sweaty guy, and I am a foreigner that they do not mind either. Until I check out in the second morning, I put on my rubber boots again at the gate, when the host and hotess stand at my back to welcome my leaving, I feel horny again. To me, this action: take on and off, is very horny, and in front of people... Every time I check-in check-out, I always play this game when I am at Japan.

       Why do I choose that pair of rubber boots every time? Don't I want to test another brand in the travels? First of all, Unlined is the key issue. Of course, I usually wear rubber boots with socks when I travel. Without socks will be one serious problem when I walk. Even wearing socks, it is totally different between Unlined and Lined rubber boots. My feet skin understands the difference. Because, in 365 days, I own only ten days, more or less, which I would wear rubber boots in whole days. I have to cherish this opportunity. That is, I often get up early, and put on my rubber boots to check out, and start one new rubber boots day. Full energy, John!

       Meanwhile, wearing one pair of rubber boots which are made in Japan is more likely as a Japanese. Of course, I love it as well. I ever think of one thing whether I should change another boots, just like BTR, Hunter,.. No, not only Lined, but also non-Japan made. Besides, I keep low-key, and keep simple dresses in my bag when I travel. One light bag is important a lot.

       When I started to enjoy this life, I came to understand one thing: one healthy body is very important. Without it, how could I enjoy this fun? I love walk, love travel. If I enjoy those, I should keep one better body condition. Feet are important, legs and body are important, mind is important... I want to keep this fun, year by year...

       You must understand what I feel: when I throw away my older sneakers into rubbish boxes, that means : I have no other footwear to wear, but only rubber boots. I have no other choice, but rubber boots during my stay at Japan. " Have To" means come out. I push myself to do what I love, but fear, what I want, but can't. In the whole year, I am brave in ten days only.