After spending almost 10 weeks at NIG when I was asked to write my experience, I found that this experience was beyond what the words could express. At the very beginning, I would like to thank NIG and SOKENDAI for giving me the opportunity to experience the research ambience in Japan. I am thankful to Suzuki sensei and Kurusu sensei for giving me the opportunity to experience research work in their lab (Suzuki Lab).

　My project aimed at observing synapse morphology in Toll-7 null mutants using specific antibody markers using a Confocal Microscope. Learning fly maintainance and larvae dissection was more of fun than challenge for me. Handling Confocal Microscope on my own has filled me with a new enthusiasm for my future work. I would like to thank Kurusu sensei for guiding me at each and every step during my internship. Thank You Kurusu sensei for all the thoughtful discussions, they helped me in developing research interest in me. I am grateful to Suzuki Sensei for devoting her precious time in teaching me all the basics of Electron Microscopy, although I myself couldnot try my hands on it. I would like to thank Yuri san and all the other lab members for helping and motivating me whenever my spirits went down.

　I would like to thank Miyauchi Sensei for teaching us Japanese. Seminars and Journal Club discussions allowed me to critically analyze and think logically for every problem.

　 Hey!! Hold on… Are u thinking that I am a lab rat !!! You got to make a correction... weekdays of extensive lab work were followed by weekend full of 'MASTI' (fun). Exploring a whole city like Mishima on our 'Jitensha' (bicycle) was something I could not even imagine. Trips to Fuji Que Highland, Numazu beach and Hakone were full of enjoyment. Climbing Mt. Fuji is the most beautiful experience of my life. Atami fireworks added glow to all these experiences. Cooking in guest house added spice to our stay in Nihon. Thank you Rajshri san, Deepak san and Pradeep san for taking us to all these beautiful places and making all the experiences memorable.

　Now, its time to say Sayo Nara...

　 Miss you NIG... Miss you Japland... I am gonna miss our "Intern Gang"...

Suzuki Laboratory