The Shikoku Pilgrimage is the most famous pilgrimage in Japan. There are 88 temples which are related to this pilgrimage in Shikoku area. It has continued for a long time. The reason for its long life is related to Japanese history and culture. Also, there are some interesting differences between the pilgrimage in the past and now. Through this presentation, you can learn about its essential origin, historic development, and increasing popularity in modern times. After you listen to the presentation, you would understand the curious history of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
I had a good time visiting the Southwest USA with Extension students from 15 to 21, October. It was an education trip and I experienced new things and there was a lot of nature which is comfortable for me. I was looking forward to going on the Southwest trip for a long time. I have image that the Southwest is very hot but this place was cold than Spokane. It was interesting that the temperature was totally different in the same place. There were three emotions that I experienced on this trip. First, I was moved by the beautiful landscape of the Grand Canyon. It is absolutely enormous. When I look down the cliff, I remembered the teacher's caution for us that there are lots of people who die and I scared. I and my roommate wanted to see the sunrise so we tried to got up at 4:00 a.m. and then we could see the sunrise which was really fabulous. After that, we decided to rent a bicycle but we changed our mind and because we had lots of time. Surprisingly, we walked 10 miles aro...