When I go abroad, I always enjoy buying some books in big book stores Though Finland has an original language, there are many English books in book stores. People also speak English well.

In my experience, the foods of Catholic countries are more delicious than those of Protestant ones. As Finland is a protestant country, I didn’t expect delicious foods there. Besides, I was surprised to find 24-percent-consumption-tax for …

Though it was very hot in Japan, Helsinki had comfortable climate. Helsinki is a clean and beautiful city with sea. It reminded me of Kobe or Seattle during a walk in Helsinki.

As immigration officers always ask us the purpose of the visit, I am looking forward to answering, “For pleasure. I play it by ear.” But he asked me in Japanese! I was sorry that I could not use the phrase.

When I arrived at Helsinki Airport, it was too crowded with Asian tourists mainly from China, Korea, and Japan. With so many Asian visitors, I wondered, ”Is it really a European airport?”

It takes nine and a half hours from Kansai to Helsinki. I think that it is the best time for reading books. If I fly to Frankfurt or Amsterdam, it takes 13 hours, which I feel too long.

“A trip for reading books” is my travel style. This trip, I brought about 25 books with me. I believe that a bibliophile must have strong muscles, because he has to carry many books. A bibliophile also needs enough money to buy many books.…

This summer, I visited Helsinki alone. I started from my house at 7:30AM and arrived at Kansai International Airport at 8:45AM. The airport was very crowded. Though I often use the airport, I have not seen it so crowded for a long time. It…