Almost all countries have their own holidays with unique characteristics and personality. Also Japan has its own original holidays. “Coming of Age Day” (Seijin-no Hi) is a Japanese traditional holiday. On this holiday, Japanese people celebrate those who are becoming an adult and they wear Japanese traditional clothes. “Respect for The Aged Day” is a very important day for Japanese people. Especially on this day, Japanese people think about social welfare issues, such as the matter of a falling birth rate and an aging population. “Marin Day” and “Mountain Day” symbolize the start to an amazing summer. In addition, Japanese people connect with nature more on these holidays. Again, each country has its holidays with unique characteristics. Everyone should celebrate each national holiday happily.
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...