Last weekend we went to Toba city and stayed there for one night me, Erika, my husband together with my oldest step daughter who arranges the trip for us. Before we went to hotel, first we went to Nemu no Sato a very wide park located in Ise Shima because its very spacious we need to ride a in small Read the rest of this entry »
Well last Friday in commemoration of Obon festival we went again to Anjo City to visit the grave of my mother in law who passed away almost four years ago also to offer a pray in the Butsudan. The main reason going there is to have a reunion with my husband’s relatives which happens every year. We had a rich and delicious dinner that night while chatting and laughing and of course the main attraction was my baby Erika, she sing and dance and made gestures that we really enjoy watching.
Next Day it was Saturday we went to Anjo’s nearby place Kariya City where my sister in law lives. There was a live kiddie show and attractions that Erika love to watch. At night there was the famous Hanabi Taikai or firework show wherein people excited to see. Before the night comes the place is crowded with a plastic vinyl seat (my husband called it blue seat ) for a good view of the fireworks at night. My sister in law made us onigiri or riceball we ate while watching the hanabi.
Every time Erika wacth this video she always clap her hands.
Note: Erika had her mumps virus vaccine today.
Last month we celebrate Tanabata Matsuri at home and this time Erika loves the colorful Tanabata festival held in Anjo City where her father’s relatives live. According to my husband The festival starts 50 years before wherein on that time huge streamers were only made of papers and was being prepared many weeks before the festival comes.
Now, streamers are made up of cloth and shinny ribbons and is hanging everywhere. Other shops made contribution by putting their own creations in front of their restaurant or firms.
Dancers on the street
These are small shops or store selling foods like Okonomiyaki, hotdogs, grilled squid, kaki kori or ice cone, toys, ice cream, games and others.
I saw shops that offer to sketch your face and massage service.
There was also a photo gallery about world war II sponsor by Japanese soldiers.
At the end of the day Erika got a blinking cat ears on her head in remembrance to the festival.
The jurisdiction of the festivity is too wide that major streets need to be close and it lasts for three days.
