Script About Anzac Day

Both Japan and New Zealand have anniversary of war.
On 25 April every year is Anzac Day in New Zealand. Anzac stands Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. They fought in Turkey during World War I. Now Anzac Day is held to remember the soldiers who died or were injured during World War I and World War Ⅱ. Some parades and ceremony are held. But some people say Japanese in New Zealand had better not go out because Japan was enemy in those days. All trading is prohibited before 12:00 in this day. Poppy and Anzac cookie are symbols of Anzac Day. Anzac cookies were first made by members of the Anzac. Today they are one of the most popular cookies in New Zealand. The poppy is a symbol of Anzac Day because when the Anzac's fought in Turkey the fields were covered in red poppy flowers.
On 15 August every year is the anniversary of the end of war in Japan. This is the day as well as Anzac Day to commemorate the dead and wish piece. The only difference is it’s not holiday. 6th and 9th Aug also commemorate the dead who died for atomic bomb.

Christmas In New Zealand

Christianity was introduced to New Zealand 150 years ago by British settlers, when New Zealand was still a colony of Great Britain. So New Zealanders have celebrated Christmas in the same way as the British. On the other hand Christmas was introduced to Japan in 1552 by missionaries. Christmas is holiday as well as other Christian countries in New Zealand. But in Japan, Christmas is just one of annual events. The seasons in New Zealand are opposite to Japan and other northern hemisphere's country. Therefore New Zealanders celebrate Christmas during the warm summer season and do not have a White Christmas. But Christmas decorations used are all the same as for a White Christmas. The traditional Christmas dinner in New Zealand is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. Mince pies, pastry cases filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruit. Some people even have a traditional Maori hangi . They dig a hole in the ground and heat it with hot stones. Then they put meat and vegetables into this hole, cover the hole and let the food cook inside. The hangi is served in the afternoon or evening; after the delicious meal, people often sit around and sing Christmas carols. Christmas trees in New Zealand are called Pohutokawa. The color of its flowers is gorgeous scarlet during the Christmas season.

Aloha Festival

I’m going to talk about history and brief explanation about Aloha Festival. Hawaii is made up of eight main islands and many small islands. Aloha Festival is held in Kaui, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. Aloha Festivals established in 1946 as aloha week to conserve traditional Hawaiian culture and pass it on coming age. More than 300 events are held over six weeks in September and October. During festival more than a million people visit there.

Autumn Festival

First I would introduce autumn festival in my hometown. We go temple carrying a portable shrine on our shoulder. There are some events there like Sumo and karaoke. After that we carry a portable shrine again and distribute kind of charm to neighbor. They receive a reward of money. That’s the reason we take part(:

Next I introduce famous autumn festival in Gifu Prefecture.

Hanauma Festival
This is a traditional festival. And it is held in Sakasita town every August. Three horses walk street carrying ornaments with children. As soon as horses arrive Sakasita temple, people scramble for them. It is said good thing will happen if they can get them.

Movies

I rarely go to watch movies to Movie Theater. I tend to watch them on TV or borrow DVD at Tsutaya. The number of movies I saw isn’t so much. But I have some favorite movies to recommend everyone.

First is Midnight Sun. Japanese title is タイヨウのうた(Song of the Sun). This is a one girl story that has disease called Xeroderma pigmentosum(XP). She loves singing and performing on the street at night. But she never lives under the sun because of XP. She kept fighting with disease. Finally she published her own CD. YUI who is famous singer song writer plays the lead. This is touching movies. This movie told me never gives up if you felt down. Dreams will come true to keep trying.


Next movie is Life As A House. The begining of this movie, George is diagnosed with terminal cancer and dismissed suddenly. He has a son, Sam, who absorb in punk music and drugs. Their relationship was terrible. George thought he want to recover the relationship. Then He destroys his house and begins to build new house with his son during summer. Kevin Kline plays as George. Hayden Christensen plays as Sam.This is heartwarming story. I think this movie express nicely complicated relationship between parents and their children who are adolescence.

Days Of Summer

I went to many prefectures to see the sight alone. That’s why I don’t have any friends. Apart from joking, I have no sense of direction. So I have to be familiar with geography. If I’m with my family or friends, I would count on them. Of course I wanted to see many great sights.

First I went to Kyoto prefecture. There are many temples. The most impressive temple I went was Kinkakuji. It was covered with gold. It’ was so beautiful. And it was reflected in the pond. It was also beautiful. I went there once when I was elementary school student. But I felt it is different place. That’s why I studied history of it and maybe I aged. Anyway other temples were also great. Click here!! You can see many pictures of temples in Kyoto

Next I went to Takayama city in Gifu prefecture. There are famous with old row of houses and streets. I felt as if I’m in past. I ate Hida beef. It was so delicious although it was expensive. Also I ate Takayama ramens.

Beyond these places I went many places. All places I went were so great. I want to visit many places from now on.

Of course I played with my friends. We went on a camping to Nagano prefecture. There were many trees and water and air was clear. There was a good place to relax. We swam in the river, did BBQ and talked all night. Two days in there was very fun.
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Diet and Exercise

Did you eat breakfast this morning? Although People of today tend not to have breakfast, it is totally wrong.It is important to eat breakfast every morning for your health and brain. As a result of survey, students who eat breakfast get more good score than students not eat it. Also survey demonstrated people who don’t eat breakfast tend to catch some diseases like diabetic and stomach ulcer. There are many women not to eat it for diet. Surprisingly it has contrary effect. Click on these links (link1・link2) and get more information about breakfast.


Moderate exercise is essential for your health. It’s good thing to play soccer, baseball, volleyball and many other sports. But almost of all people don’t need enough time to exercise.
Click here. You can exercise on your daily life.



Walking and jogging are good exercise.
They are called aerobic exercise. It means exercises which bring beneficial effect for your health by irritating function of heart and lungs for a long time.
Click here and let’s try!!

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Do you know trick pictures? These are pictures that exploit illusions of eyes.

Click on this link. Maybe you saw circle is turning around. But actually they don’t turn around.

Click on this link. What did you see in this picture? Old woman or dog? You can many thing to change the way of look.

What’s happening to you? This man kept laughing for a long time. Click on this link.


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