Host institution/organization in Japan:
National Institute of Informatics
Digital Content and Media Science Research Division
March-June 2013

My first impression of Japan is that it is a very beautiful and peaceful country. Living here for a short period of time, one of my usual concerns is where to visit for the next holiday because there are so many places to explore, with a variety of natural, architectural or cultural beauties. Besides, being fortunate to have a chance to study in an advanced laboratory, I, to some extent, understand why Japan has become one of the leading countries of the world in technology. Researchers here are always provided with the first-class facilities and in response, they always work hard to pursue their passion in science and technology. They also actively discuss and cooperate with their peers to create the best environment for research. Therefore, I believe Japan is an absolutely wonderful country for anyone and an ideal place for researchers and students like me.