Sunday, May 22, 2016

New Friends in Spain

We are having lots of fun with the German mascots in Spain. We loved all your presents!!!Japanese folders are wonderful, thanks a million!!!

This year is the IV Centenary of the Death of Cervantes , one of the greatest and most famous Spanish writers. We will soon prepare something especial for you. In the meanwhile enjoy the video below.





Friday, May 6, 2016

German Friends - Old Samurai residence


on the 2nd January.



Boso-no-mura is a facility that reproduces a Japanese scenery of 150 years ago at the Boso area (including the Narita Airport area) which were old samurai residences, and farmhouses, and other buildings. Here, you can experience first-hand various types of Japanese culture such as traditional crafts and events that have been passed down through the generations.
The facility also has a museum that features exhibits from the primitive era to the present.
There are about 350 types of demonstrations and hands-on experien ce programs that are offered during the year. Here we present a few of them.
※Please phone or fax us in advance to ask about the schedules for hands-on programs.

Lion Dance on New Year's day
Shishimai






Old farm house and Samurai residence

















Geta-ya
Shoes shop











Kimono Japanese Costume



Shichi-go-san is a festival to celebrate the healthy growth

of children.

Shici-Go-San is a traditional event to celebrate

the healthy growth of children.

This festival is for three and five year-old boys

and three and seven year-old girls.

Children dress up in kimonos or dresses.

Many families take commemorative pictures

at the photo studios.











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