It is with an open mind and familiar excitement that Carolina moves to the Land of the Rising Sun, where ancestral culture intermingles tightly with high-tech modernism, and social rules are taken to the extreme.

She discovers a country filled with subtle beauty, well-preserved traditions and polite, respectful people. The experience teaches her how important it is to appreciate the simple joys in life, to be accepting of things that cannot be changed - "shoganai" - and to fully respect the power of Mother Nature, who always has the upper hand.

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Carolina Veranen-Phillips:Born into a multi-cultural family and having lived in various countries including Portugal, France, the US, the UK, Germany and Japan, Carolina loves to travel, meet new people, discover new cultures, and... write about it.Her engaging style and optimistic approach to life makes us want to follow her in her adventures, get lost in her world and immerse ourselves in her way of seeing life.She is convinced that open-mindedness and tolerance are keys to a better world.For more information, visit www.carolinaveranen.comAlso by Carolina Veranen-Phillips:- Mint Tea to Maori Tattoo: ISBN 9780755214730.- A Stop on the Way: ISBN 9783738608434.