You can go back to a place, but you cannot go back in time.

Today I tried. The primary reason for returning to Japan with my brother was to revisit our old stomping grounds. Although there were major changes such as an added floor on one house, or an added wing and a separate tea house building on the other, I had no trouble finding them.

With everything that was recognizable I was reminded that just coming back to the physical location doesn’t fulfill the real need - to go back in time. Back when my whole family was together and every day brought a new adventure. At least - for now - I have the memories and the knowledge of just how lucky I was to have had the original… and the chance to see where it took place once again.