Hello Japan !

Good evening my friends. My name is Rahma Novia Astuti

Today, I would like to introduce my favourite country, Japan. This information will help you to decide a place to visit for your vacation.  I divide this information into three part.

First, what we can see

Second, what we can do

Third, what we can eat

Okay, let’s begin from the first part. I’ll explain what we can see…

Just for your information, Japan is a country that has a four seasons. The Japanese have a different uniquiness in every seasons.

In winter we can see Sapporo Yuki Matsuri. It is a one of the largest and most distinctive winter events. This festival held annually in Sapporo, over seven days in February.

In spring we can see Hanami. It is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flower especially sakura. From the end of March to early May, sakura bloom all over Japan. Usually the Japanese having an outdoor party beneath the sakura during daytime or at night.

In summer we can see Obon. It is a Buddhist ceremony for welcoming back and appeasing the souls of our ancestors.

In autumn we can see Otsukimi. It is a moon-viewing, refers to Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon, a version of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The celebration of the full moon typically takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the traditional Japanese solar calendar.

The second, what we can do..

In winter, we can do Kamakura Yuki Matsuri, the parents make an igloo home for their children playing in the snow all day.

In spring, we can do Undokai or sports festival. It’s a one of the biggest events at a Japanese elementary school.  It’s usually held on a Saturday or Sunday.

In summer, we can do Tanabata Matsuri. We can make a wish for the coming year on the card then hanging it at bamboo tree.

In autumn, we can do Teru-Teru Bozu. It is a little traditional handmade doll made of white paper or cloth. It’s usually hanging outside their window to reject the rain.

The third, what we can eat..

In winter, we can eat ramen because it has a hot sauce, suitable to be eaten in the winter

In spring, we can eat  sushi, onigiri, or tamago yaki because it’s simple, suitable to take it to picnic in the spring

In summer, we can eat kakigori. Kakigōri is a Japanese shaved ice dessert flavored with syrup and condensed milk. Popular flavors include strawberry, cherry, lemon, green tea, grape, melon.

In autumn, we can eat takoyaki, okonomiyaki, etc.

Japanese really appreciate the change of the seasons, it makes the Japanese have a different culture in every season. So, don’t worry about choosing the right time to go to Japan.

Okay guys, thanks for your attention. Good evening.