Picture of the Week: Cherry Blossoms

執筆者 | 2013年04月01日 | Pictures

Are cherry blossoms blooming near your house now? Japan is famous for cherry blossoms in spring. They only bloom for a short time. If harsh rain or strong wind comes soon after they bloom, the petals will fall very soon. You have to go see the cherry blossoms while...

Picture of the Week: Easter Basket

執筆者 | 2013年03月25日 | Pictures

When children wake up on Easter Sunday, they might find the Easter Bunny has left them a basket. Like Santa Claus at Christmas, the Easter Bunny visits while the children are asleep and leaves presents. The basket is decorated with plastic grass and filled with candy,...

Picture of the Week: Easter Eggs

執筆者 | 2013年03月18日 | Pictures

Easter is a holiday celebrating rebirth and spring. Eggs are symbols of birth because baby birds hatch from them. For Easter, people dye and paint eggs in cheerful or pastel colors. It is traditional to hide the eggs outside for children to find. You can also use...

Picture of the Week: Clover

執筆者 | 2013年03月11日 | Pictures

This clover is covered with dew. Different kinds of clover grow all over the world. Also called “shamrock”, clover is a symbol of Ireland. Most clover has three leaves, giving it the name of “trefoil”. However, sometimes you can find a clover with four (or even five)...

Picture of the Week: Irish Castle

執筆者 | 2013年03月04日 | Pictures

Dunguaire Castle is located on the west coast of Ireland. It was built around 1520. The tower is 75 feet tall. It is named after King Guaire. Legend tells us King Guaire was very generous, and if you ask a question at the front gate of the castle you will find the...