Interesting visit thank you. I love hearing about Japan but can't understand some of their culture. I watch NHK World TV chanel, which is frankly a tourist showcase with lots of culture, but it is good. I also love owls but question the wisdom of keeping such a wild animal in enclosed circumstances where they are allowed to be petted by humans. I can imagine your delight in being able to do so, I'd love it, but would this happen in a zoo? It's a question I would ask myself. Happy travelling.