New Zealand Travel 105 Day 24 − 3 Souvenirs and Human Relationships ― Thoughts from New Zealand

Kanon
April 5, 2026, 11:49

Since I will be returning to Japan on April 13, I’m already in the busy period of looking for souvenirs. Every year, I think about it, and Japan’s souvenir culture is truly unique, requiring a lot of thought. With prices high, and needing individually wrapped items that won’t break and can fit in a suitcase, finding suitable souvenirs is quite a challenge.

In the end, choosing bars, nut bars, or items in small boxes is the most practical. This year, the gym is new, and I only bought souvenirs for four friends I’m really close to. Unlike last year, I don’t have to worry about large quantities bending or getting damaged in the suitcase, which makes things much easier.

As for human relationships, I think from now on I’ll try to keep them broad but shallow. I can’t give souvenirs to everyone, and I don’t know if I’ll be able to come back to New Zealand again. I wanted to buy for those who have been kind to me, but for everyone else, feeling grateful in my heart is enough.

At the new gym, I’ve heard that some people don’t like me. It seems they are bothered by my body—167 cm tall, 42 kg, with a BMI of 14.8. They watch my every move and apparently don’t like it, but I really don’t mind at all. Sometimes I think, “Women can be difficult,” but worrying about it is pointless. I’ll keep smiling, and if someone dislikes me, so be it.

Matsuyama Eden will be my final home, where I plan to live for the rest of my life. That’s why I want to enjoy myself, greet people with a smile, and at the same time, maintain broad but shallow relationships to avoid trouble. If someone brings trouble to me, there’s nothing I can do, but I will not force anything on anyone and just go through my days calmly.

⸻

Hashtags

#NewZealandLife #SouvenirHunting #HumanRelationships #GymMemories #MatsuyamaEden #CoreValues #SmileAndRespond #BodyThoughts