When I talk to people about my study abroad experience, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “what was it like?” It’s such a seemingly simple and straightforward question, and yet it’s one of the hardest questions to answer.What was it like?Do I talk about the beautiful country? Japan is a country born from volcanic activity, and everywhere you go there are breathtaking landscapes for your eyes to feast upon. Do I talk about the magnificent temples and shrines, amazing artwork, or priceless cultural artifacts?