Differences from Japan Mika Suehiro Southwest trip

Differences from Japan

Mika Suehiro

The Southwest trip was wonderful and meaningful trip. There were so many different points compared with Japanese culture and nature. There are 6 examples of the most interesting different points.

First, this building is very unusual style in Japan. The name is adobe. Inside of this building is cool, so it's suitable for the hot climate. Outside of building is looks so cute. Almost all buildings were adobe in New Mexico.

Second, on the 4^th day we went Black Barts. This restaurant not only provide food, but also show us concert. The restaurant staff sings many kind of songs. Sometimes all staff sing songs! It was almost musical. This is very unusual style of restaurant in Japan.

Third, Sagualo cactus is very unusual plant in Japan. It grows only warm climate. There are so many cactus not only flat land but also on the mountain. This cactus lives 200 years. Sagualo cactus is one of the biggest cactus in the world. We can’t see wild cactus in Japan.

Forth, Grand Canyon was so big. This scenery doesn’t exist in Japan. It tells us the power of earth, huge sky and endless red rocks. It was registered as world heritages in 1979.

Fifth, it was kind of rain, but rain became air before it arrive on the ground.  It never happen in Japan because of humid. But in the too much dry air, it often happen, said my teacher. This phenomenon makes us surprised.

Finally, Santa Fe was so attractive town. There are so many shops, restaurants and museums. For example, jewelry shop, souvenir shop, and so on. They also sell turquoise accessories. Sun set view was so nice.

In conclusion, we learned many differences from Japan during trip, such as nature, architecture, character of people, and cheerful atmosphere. There are all wonderful culture. Moreover it was the most meaningful and unforgettable trip of MFWI.