SIBU: Skyscraper cleaner Ryo Asaji from Tokyo has fallen in love with towns in Sarawak, which he said were impressively clean and close to nature.
The 38-year-old is currently touring the state on a bicycle.
He told reporters in front of Li Hua Hotel here yesterday that he had already visited Limbang, Brunei, Miri and Bintulu.
Ryo has been sojourning alone on a bicycle for two years.
“I started my journey in South Africa two years and eight months ago.
“I worked for three and-a-half years to earn enough for this journey,” he said.
The Japanese said he loved Sarawak for the hospitality of its people and the exotic food.
Despite the wet weather, he said he has been very happy with his visit to the state.
“From Sibu I’ll proceed to Kuching and thereafter, some other places in Kalimantan,” he enthused.
Ryo said his current visit to the state was brief, and had not seen enough of the place.
“I’ll definitely return,” he said, with a big smile.