執筆者 Modern English | 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...
執筆者 Modern English | 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,...
執筆者 Modern English | 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...
執筆者 Modern English | 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)...
執筆者 Modern English | 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...