Hi Riley.
The dragon is not true animal.
I t's an animal by people.
The people of Japan and China have believed in
the dragon for a long time.
We believe the dragon protects our life and happiness.
Riley,please teach us what gargoyles are,and show us
the pictures of them.
Thanks.Takayuki.
Hi Jordan and Donal.

steam glutinous rice.

knead

pound

Now we made "Omochi"
It's called "Ankoromochi".
It's very sweet.
It take about one hour to make it.
Thanks.Takayuki.
Hi Devene,Joel and Jordan
The paper are called "Omikuji"that tell our fortune.
We can't throw them a way.So we tie them.
Thanks.Takayuki.
Hi Joel.
Sorry,this picture is not a temple but a shrine.
THe shrine is Japanese sanctuary.
On New Year's Day people pray to the gods for good luck during the year.
Thanks.Takayuki.