Kazuki Matsumoto (commonly known as Kiki), a young man from Japan, is one of the foreign guests who has a lot of affection for Vietnam.

Kiki confided that he loves Vietnam from the smallest things (Photo: Kiki Kazuki).

Previously, he worked in a restaurant, lived in Korea for 2 years, then moved to Vietnam. His "side job" is currently a blogger, sharing many of his experiences in the new land.

He confided that in the past, he sometimes received the question "When will you return to Japan?" At that time, the answer was usually "not sure yet." But at the present time, if asked this question, Kiki can confirm that "will not return again."

Why does this Japanese guy love Vietnam so much?

Japanese tourists enjoy food at Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho (Photo: Kiki Kazuki).

"During my time living in Korea, I tried Vietnamese pho here. The taste of the dish was so impressive that I decided to come to Vietnam to experience it myself," Kiki recalled her first memories.

Initially, he planned to travel for only 6 months and then return home. But in the blink of an eye, more than 6 years have passed, and he loves this land even more and wants to stay with it.

"I feel very happy when living in Vietnam. This place helps me make many new friends and colleagues. I am free to travel alone to all regions of the S-shaped strip of land, taste all the regional cuisines from the North, Central and South and find them to my taste. Vietnamese girls are also very pretty and smart," he commented.

Taking a photo with an ethnic girl in Ha Giang (Photo: Kiki Kazuki).

Sharing the reason why he "can't return to live in Japan anymore", Kiki affirmed that it's not because he's "tired or pressured with life at home", he's simply "no longer interested in the rhythm like before".

"Japan is a wonderful country. The legal system improves even the smallest issues, making people feel secure in living. But I love Vietnam for the little things. This place brings me one surprise after another. And the hospitality from strangers really warms my heart," he said.

Recalling his first time traveling to Vietnam, Kiki sat on the back of a motorbike. Closing his eyes and breathing everything in, he realized that "I love this atmosphere so much", so he wanted to spend more time experiencing life. Now, when he finds that his initial feelings were "completely correct", he has even more reason to stay.

Kiki on her journey to Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai (Photo: Kiki Kazuki).

One of Kiki's most memorable experiences was the first time he saw traffic jams when he came to Ho Chi Minh City in 2015. The Japanese guy even imagined it as a scene of "fish swimming around" and did not understand the traffic laws.

He confessed that he used to feel "fainting" at the chaotic traffic scene, not knowing how to drive properly. But after a period of "when in Rome, do as the Romans do", he is now even confident in driving a motorbike with his friends on the street, no longer "scared and panicked" like the first day.

"When you carry your girlfriend, remember to put down the footrest. If she asks if you've given this helmet to any girlfriends, don't hesitate and answer right away, this is the helmet I just bought for you," Kiki humorously said.

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