> I have returned from a 105-day voyage around the world. I departed from the Port of Yokohama on April 7 and arrived back on July 20. The journey covered 57,000 kilometers and included stops at 19 ports. I traveled on a 72,000-ton ship alongside 1,700 passengers and 700 crew members. The most profound impression I gained from this trip was the excellence of my home country, Japan. Japan offers a safe and healthy lifestyle, with a society that is convenient and functional in every aspect of daily life—from clothing and food to housing. While many people in the mass media and on the internet criticize Japan as a failing nation, I would urge them to see the wider world and rediscover just how wonderful Japan truly is.
いやあ~、お疲れ様でした。