In Japan, people call festivals Matsuri. Japanese people love to participate in festivals. They especially love to take part in summer festivals. These days, some young people don’t know the meaning or history of festivals, and go there just for fun. However, a little knowledge of Japanese summer festivals makes them more enjoyable and fascinating. The origin of festivals is related to Buddhism and also a deep connection with ancient Japanese life. It is time to learn about Japanese summer festival, and to enjoy the good old Japanese way!
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...
