Aleppo and Japanese
A Japanese youth traveling the world as a lone backpacker decided to enter Syria 17 years ago.
He had little information about Syria. He was not sure whether he could be allowed to travel in Syria. But he could be admitted into Syria on his way from Asia to Europe.
The Japanese youth did not expect much in Syria as he didn't know almost anything about Syria. But his expectation was betrayed. He found Syria so friendly and comfortable, especially in Aleppo. He has never experienced such a surprisingly nice nation in the world to date.
In suk in Aleppo, store staff friendly spoke to him. As they found him to be Japanese, they invited him into shops just for exchanging good will. At the Aleppo Castle, Arab women taking lunch also invited him just for exchanging good will. It was a big surprise for him that he, a Japanese man, could talk frankly with Muslim women, though he could not understand Arabic.
The Japanese youth felt he was welcomed by everybody in Aleppo. They all smiled at him so naturally from the heart. So, he did not even feel isolated in the middle of the Islamic culture. He left Syria with a sense of peace.
Now the Japanese man has heard the news about battles in Syria, and especially clashes in Aleppo. He feels so sad as he can recall the happy moment when he was travelling Aleppo 17 years ago among friendly Muslims.
(Ref.: http://kon-kon-chiki.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2012/07/post-98ff.html)
So, there seem to be some Japanese who love Aleppo where they once found rare friendliness and hospitality.
In addition, some Japanese also love to use soap made in Aleppo.
A Soap Shop in Aleppo
The Aleppo Castle
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Luk 8:1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
Luk 8:2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
Luk 8:3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.