The flights were great and I am really starting to get more comfortable flying. As for Japan, what a beautiful place. And the people there were awesome. The atmosphere was so positive I am actually looking forward to spring training for the first time. Now, don't get me wrong, baseball in Japan is very difficult.
Practices are long and grueling and it can be a difficult adjustment for foreigners playing there.
However, there is a positive attitude there that I did not experience in Taiwan. The Japanese really want the foreigners to succeed and fit in. This was something that I did not feel in Taiwan. There was too much negativity towards all of the players from the coaches and the owners. Japan is so much more professional and big league.