We can really find ourselves sometimes in a difficult situation no, we'll be lucky if we'll encounter that one kind lady you encounter in Japan but of course its not always that way. But, in every experience, good or bad, we can learn a lesson from it. And that can be our strength. You did great there asking help, and really, its a good thing you found a kind lady thete.
RE: Lost but Found in Japan: How a Wrong Turn Taught Me Courage, Independence, and Inner Strength as Someone who is BLIND