my experience

      This is my last blog entry! Three month ago I came Calgary. It is first time to visit Calgary also Canada. This semester I had many experiences not only fun also bitter,however, I gain from some experiences but I can't describe all experiences.  In Alberta, there are a lot of lovely scenery and places. I really like Banff because there are beautiful nature and wild animals and great scene. First time I went Banff, I was so impressed that I had goose bumps I don't know the reason. It was magnificent and it was different from Japanese scene. Every time I feel mountain and lake showed me another face, it is interesting. Before I came Calgary, I don't have any interest in nature, however, now I can feel the nature. Moreover ,I feel the value of nature. I think this experience is not general, as I couldn't explain this feeling, so if you want to know that please go to Banff. Maybe you will understand it. I stay here until next year I will have many experiences then it will lead to my growth.
Experience is subservient to knowledge.

Honeymoon

     In Japan, most newly married couple go on honeymoon to other countries and places for example, Hawaii, France, Italy and so on. If you want to go Japan for honeymoon, I recommend you Kyoto. These places are popular in Japan because this place is different form other Japanese places. In Kyoto, you can feel old style in Japan. Moreover when you walk through that city you feel as though you were time-traveler to the Edo period. I think you feel romantic. Beach and resort area is famous for honeymoon however if you want to get precious memory, Kyoto is best for you. 

Marriage Tradition

     Most people will have the experience of marriage in the future. Some people marriage with your country person. Other hands, some people marriage with foreigner. Their countries have their own ways to marriage tradition. So, to know way of marriage in other countries will help you in the future. This time I introduce about my country's tradition wedding. In Japan, before wedding ceremony, we have other ceremonies. When you decided to marriage, you have to have party with your parents. To know families each other well and confirm your intent to marry with.  And you need to bring engagement ring. Then you have ceremony that called " Yuino." It as a proof of engagement, both families and matchmaker are gathering on an auspicious day. You exchange betrothal money and gifts. In general, the groom's family gives money. Then the bride's family gives gift to the groom's family. 

 In wedding ceremony, the bride wears the traditional cloth that called " Shiromuku." 

 I think traditional wedding has many procedure however wedding ceremony is just once in my life. Therefore I want to get married in traditional style.

My Opinion

    I will post about books. I like to read books and watch movies.  I think reading a book makes us more creatively than watching TV show. Because books has  blanks, so if you read a book, you need to imagine something. For example, the character's thinking, next story, and next scene. Additionally, some books has only character, it doesn't have pictures so you can create your ideal in your head. In contrast to Books, TV show is always show and explain us like next scene and the character's everything. Everyone has own imagination. I think books makes us sensitive. Books has lots of Knowledge, therefore, you can lean everything. Then reading books increase your vocabulary. Furthermore, you can get sleep of good quality. This time I don't recommend any books because you have a preference for your genre. To find your favorite book is interesting. It is good to read a book once in a while. Let's do it!

Travel

   
   Have you ever been to Japan? I think some People know several cities in Japan. For example, Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and so on. These cities are famous and popular in Japan. However, there are a lot of other attractive places in Japan. There is one of the places that I would like to introduce you my recommendation.  The place's name is Naoshima. Naoshima is an island town. It's located in Kagawa Prefecture. It is famous for modern art museums. You can see many artist's product and you can feel the creative power of artist's work in island. Sightseeing seasons are Spring, Summer, and Fall.  If you have an interest in arts, I recommended you visit to Naoshima. Arts is an explosion!

Language

 Do you like to study language? I like to study foreign languages. I have been studying some languages since I entered University because I like to travel abroad. If I study another language I would like to learn Dutch and Spanish. Most of the reason that I want to go Belgium and Spain. There are some objects associated with my favorite artists. I want to see and listen by local language. Additionally, if I can speak their languages I will be able to immigrate some countries that people speak Dutch or Spanish. In the future, I want to live another country. Of course, I like my country. But life is so fast, and we only get one life. So, I want to see more of this world.

Money If I...

  There are many things what I want to do!! For example, to take a trip around the world, to go museums around the world, and to get a car license etc. But it costs a lot of money. Sometimes I think if I had a lot of money what will I do. Imagine that I won $10 million in the lottery. First of all, I am going to give my parents $3 million because I want to make my parents comfortable.  After that, I will donate $5 million to any charities. Then, I'm going to use the rest of money for my dreams. But it takes a lot of times to come true my all dreams. After my all dreams came true, how old am I!?

How can we stay safe?

  Have you ever had something stolen in your life? What kinds of crimes happen in your hometown? In my country, Japan, if you don't care of your stuff, you will have an accident. For example, pickpocket, luggage thief, bag snatching, and so on. Japan is said to be a safe country to travel in. Actually, I have never stolen something in my life. Of course I always care of my stuff. Then, do you think Calgary is a safe city? I think if we live life normally, we don't have a big accident. Even if a city is safe, you need to take care of yourself. For instance, don't walk out at night, don't leave your bag, and be careful suspicious person. There is a proverb, "Danger is next neighbor to security." Carelessness leads to crime. 

Extream Sports

  Have you ever played any kinds of sports? I have played some sports. But I have never tried an extreme sport:  skydiving, bungee jumping, and ski jumping, because that kind of sport is risky. Therefore, I don't want to try it. My mother often said, "Please don't do something dangerous. If you have a chance, don't try it. You will lose your life." Extreme sports involve some risk. For example, if you make a mistake, your life might end or you might be a severely wounded. And you need to pay high insurance premiums. For these reasons, I would not like to try an extreme sport.

  Hello,This is Takako's blog.Let me introduce myself.

I'm Takako Sasaki. I'm grad school student in Japan. I'm from Japan.I live in Kanagawa that is nearby Tokyo. If you come to Japan,I will guide you. Please let me know.Thank you.