It was deep December when a German boy with the zeal to explore the world and longingness to visit the land of rising sun set foot inside the city lights of Japan. But unbeknownst to him, with the thrill came along the brutal chill of the winters and the impending struggle to survive his endeavor.

And though, like a miracle, one gold-hearted citizen of Japan welcomed him in her home with the warmth of food and place in barter that he helped her with her chores. He helped her regularly and even went more lengths to teach his trade and tongue to her kids as well.

He met many other Japanese residents through her and learned about the generational experiences of their lives. He entered Japan with ambitions and left as a better traveler carrying along the altruistic experience of his life. He moved on ahead, searching for another courteous expedition to another new land.