Recording summary · June 2019
First day back in Japan [Go2135vh2So]
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Overview
Daniel spends his final day in England reflecting on family memories, pets, and an unfinished room before departing for Japan.
After enduring an uncomfortable flight marked by an adjacent passenger crowding his space and delayed bathroom access, Daniel reaches Japan and settles into a month-long Airbnb rental.
While awaiting a 9 o'clock meeting with his wife Mimo in Osaka, Daniel tours his Airbnb apartment and begins to feel homesickness and doubt regarding his trip.
Themes
Departure from England, including reflection on family photographs and the unfinished house room.
Difficulties experienced during the flight, involving space invasion, physical contact, and delayed bathroom access.
Tour and description of the Airbnb accommodation in Japan.
Homesickness, second thoughts about the visit to Japan, and waiting to meet Mimo in Osaka.
Developments
Daniel prepares a lunch of bacon and eggs on his last day in England.
An Amazon delivery driver knocks over Daniel's wheelie bin while driving out.
Daniel travels by plane to Japan and occupies a month-long Airbnb rental.
Daniel contacts his wife Mimo, who indicates she finishes work at 7 and plans to meet him in Osaka at 9.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel does not know why his wife went to Namba or what she is doing prior to their 9 o'clock meeting.