Karaoke originated in Japan and is a pleasant past time for many locals and foreigners alike. There is a belief that Karaoke first started in a small bar in a small town in Kobe Japan. An entertainer did not show up for a performance and the owner decided to put some music on and invite the bar goers on stage to perform and keep merriment.
In Japan there is a cultural norm around singing in public. It is not considered embarrassing but instead accepted and encouraged. As a result many Japanese people fully participate in Karaoke. It is not just a friends activity as families have been known to go to Karaoke to spend quality time together.
Many people enjoy participating in winter sports and activities , such as ice skating, skiing, and sledding, children enjoy activities such as snowball fights and building snowmen. But the short time of sunlight during the winter can cause some people to be sad. Many adults tend to suffer from a phenomenon called Seasonal depression during the colder months of the year.
To spread cheerfulness, humans have been celebrating winter festivals and holidays since ancient times. For example, the ancient Romans and some pagans celebrated Saturnalia. Saturnalia took place December 17–24 and was the happiest festival of the year. Christmas is also celebrated during this time of the year and is considered one of the happiest holidays.
Snails are common garden critters that exist almost anywhere. There are two main kinds of snail, sea snail and land snails. Their appearance might not always be pretty but snails are actually amazing creatures.
A typical land snail, smaller in size can live up to 3 years. The largest snails can live up to 10 years in the wild. Land snails are herbivores and feast on leaves. They are considered pests as they get into peoples private gardens and consume home grown vegetation. There is even a type of snail like creature that lives close to volcanoes and survives off molten rock.
Sea snails are herbivores that live in the ocean and feed of algae and kelp. They have the most interesting designs on their shells and are a wonder to behold but please avoid contact as these animals are fragile and could die if tampered with.
Snails also produce a unique type of mucus that has been used in various skin care and cosmetics to promote healthy skin and aid in anti- aging.
Words of motivation and wisdom.
There is a saying common among practicing Buddhists ‘The first arrow always hits...’ The first arrow is an event that can cause harm, pain or stress. But it isn't over yet, usually there is always more to come. There is a second arrow. The second arrow brings more pain and suffering. The second half of the phrase states ‘Do not let the second arrow land.’ this is your response, how you choose to handle the situation and how you grow from it.
Hummingbirds have unique, impressive flight abilities, such as being able to fly backwards and upside down. These small birds have big appetites due to a fast metabolism, and can consume up to 12 times their bodyweight in nectar every day. They are often highly territorial and fiercely guard their own patch of flowers.
Their wings beat so fast that at times it appears that they are simply floating in mid air. Being upside down does not only apply to movement they also sleep upside down like bats.
Winter is the coldest season of the year. Snowy winters do not occur everywhere as some climates are too warm to allow snow. Snowflakes are special and have six sides but no two snowflakes are exactly the same. The first day on winter is called the winter solstice. This is not a specific date but can be narrowed down to about two days at the start of the cold season.
The year of the Snake 2025
This is the time for introspection and healing. The year of the snake is directly opposite to that of the Dragon and is a time for reinvention and growth. The snake is linked to qualities such as quietness, patience and stillness. It is the time to overcome challenges with peaceful resilience. Have a happy new year and many blessings.
明日7日(火)より、今年の通常レッスンがスタートいたします。お忘れ物のないよう、よろしくお願いいたします。
特別レッスンをご予約の方は、スケジュールをご確認の上、お気をつけてお越しください♪
明けましておめでとうございます。
本日より、アミティーは元気に開校いたします！
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冬休みのお話をお伺いできるのが楽しみです😊
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