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The　constitution Memorial Day.May 3rd is a national holiday to commemorate the establishment of the Constitution of Japan.It is in the middle of a long period of days offand many people carelessly forget what day today is.The Constitution of Japan is a peaceful one and because of this we enjoy prosperity in Peace without having war against other countries.

Dumplings are better than the cherry blossom? Many people are drinking and singing under the cherry trees. They enjoy an outdoor party more than cherry blossom viewing. Some groups are singing with Karaoke. I think Japanese people really like Hanami. Hanami. I mean an outdoor drinking party in front of cherry blossom, not cherry blossom viewing. Dumplings are better than the flowers.

Why Japanese people like the flower of a cherry tree? Since the blossoms last only about a week, areas known for cherry trees often become very crowded. So poeple eat , drink, and sing under the cherry trees. Some parties stay till night time under the illuminated cherry trees. It is related to the spiritual culture of the Japanese. The blossoms don't last long. It has to do with...

お彼岸 the sprig equinox day. We are going to visit our family grave. My wife made ohagi, or a kind of Japanese sweet rice cake We are supposed to offer ohagi to the spirits. A strong wind began to blow,and was getting dark. It was a little bit troublesome to go out...

I got up at 4:00 this morning. And worked on the report.I had to turn in it at a board meeting by 10:00am. I barely made it. Where there's a will, there's a way.That's for sure....

It's Somewhat cold today, but spring is approaching gradually. The season gets warmer, little by little There is the word 三寒四温（Sankansion）or "three cold days and four warm days" in Japan. Even if there are three cold days, four warm days will follow. the next. All the people in the snow country are waiting eagerly for spring without snow. Spring is also my favorite season. in...

When I was young,　I couldn't wait winter season.I used to do ski or skate very well.　And I was good at those winter sports.But, gradually I became to avoid them with age. It's too cold to enjoy outdoor sports in winter.I want to watch favorite movies or drinking hot sake in warm room. There is a famous witticism. We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop...

I'm recalling Valentine's Day. It seems like Valentine's Day was only yesterday. It seems like only yesterday. There were special displays for chocolate just for Valentine's Day at the department stores. In my family, my daughter got up early and made several boxes of chocolate with my wife. Handmade chocolates are usually preferred by the receiver, because it is a sign that the...