How much do you know about Japanese traditional toys? “Toys” are not only for playing but also for gifts and practical purposes. Piggy banks have different roots and original purpose depending on each country. In Japan, initially, the purpose of making piggy banks wasn’t to save money. Among the traditional Japanese toys developed in the past, there are many that are still loved in Japan, such as Ohajiki and Karuta. In fact, Ohajiki and Karuta are used not only for fun but also for a purpose of learning. Also, origami is used not only for playing, but also for healing. Origami has a deep history in Japan. The presenter will explain about history, origins and the role of toys.
The Southwest trip was absolutely amazing because I leaned the culture of the area a lot. I spent 7 days in the southwest and I impressed by people who live there and by their culture. These things were totally different from Japan and the people there preserved their traditions carefully. I talk to a lot of Americans and I saw wonderful nature during the trip. There are three absolutely wonderfu and amazing places that I enjoyed. First, I went to a lot of museums and all of them were very interesting. I especially liked The Museum of International Folk Art. The museum has more than 130,000 objects from more than 100 countries! My favorite object was a smiling skeleton doll. This object’s theme was Day of The Dead. When I saw it, I remembered COCO which is a Pixar movie. I also liked The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Georgia O’Keeffe was an American artist and she painted a lot of flowers and nature. I think her paintings are brimming with kindness ...