CULTURE

When I came here,I found how interesting to study culture is.

The first time to think about it was when I visited an American house.
I can always eat cookies there. Always!

I was surprised because Japanese sweets are traditional and famous, but I can't eat so many times because it is not easy to make. There may be people who have never made them in Japan. We sometimes buy and eat them with green tea. It makes me so comfortable. On the other hand ,"COOKIES" , they do not take so long time and also the American oven is much bigger than we have. That is why I felt cultural different in an American house.

Also I researched about American schools because our presentation topic is HIGH SCHOOLS of JAPAN. I interviewed and talked about it with some people. Then what I found is the difference of our point of view between Japan and America. They are completely different. While I was in Japan, I did not care about our culture or system because it is natural. However I began to think I love Japan much better than before. Our culture is original, our culture has so much history. It is not only wars or business system, but also we have lots of original thoughts, food, and language which have many explanations. I do not think there are many countries have such original culture.

I am proud of my country, so I am sorry that some Japanese say "I don't like Japan, and I want to live in Europe." These are my these days. My every days are fresh and enjoyable.

Shoko, I think this last part would be great to add to your presentation or even your 5 paragraph essay. I also agree with you that young Japanese people sometimes look down on their own country as they find new and exciting things about another country. But, because I am old, I have seen that these same young people grow up and learn to love their country just as much as everyone else. Right now this is fun, new, and exciting for them. It's pretty natural to have this feeling.
-Christopher