Shin-chan's entry (7)
Awa Odori(阿波踊り)
With native lang
This bon dance is really boisterous.
The origin started in Tokushima(徳島) city in Tokushima prefecture.
Now, Awaodori is held in various...
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Kaze no Bon(風の盆)
With native lang
The image of bon dance that we Japanese normally have is the one I told in the last entry.
There are many unique bon dances that are hel...
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Obon(お盆)
With native lang
Last week, from August 13 to August 16 was obon period.
It is believed that spirits of our ancestors come back home from Heaven on obon....
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Shooting Star(流れ星)
With native lang
I went out into the garden last night.
During the daytime, mid-summer hotness continues yet. But at night, cool wind blows.
So I felt t...
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近いうち vs 近い将来
With native lang
Japanese Prime Minister Noda used the word "近い将来" at first when he asked about the timing of a dissolution.
However, he change...
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Road Maintenance(道路整備)
With native lang
I live in the countryside.
Nobody would say this is an urban.
So the grass grows thick along the side of the road to my district, espec...
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The Trial of Cicadas(セミの試練)
With native lang
Yesterday, I saw a very pitiful cicada.
As you all know, the cicadas spend almost all their lives under the ground.
When they change in...
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