Celebrating Turkey's Republic Day!

A reception party for Turkey's Republic Day in Tokyo.

Yasushi, my husband, and I went to the reception party for Turkey's Republic Day in Tokyo. Almost 20 years ago, I asked for one year leave from my company, went to Turkey with Yasushi, and studied for an MBA in Ankara with young Turkish classmates.

I didn't know anything about Turkey, but after learning the Turkish language, the culture, and getting to know beautiful people and the tasty traditional cuisine, Turkey has become my second mother country!

It's so exciting to learn from other cultures to get inspired and challenge your existing beliefs.

Have you ever visited Turkey?