Interesting Things In My Hometown :-)

I would like to introduce Osaka to you!! I love Osaka, because it is my hometown, and there are many interesting and impressive things that you will always remember. First, there is the interesting word, "maido." It is word that exists only in Osaka. You can hear "maido" at shopping arcades. It means 'Hello.' or 'thank you,' but there is a more profound meaning. When maido is written by Chinese character, it means thanks for coming again and again. So if you hear this word, it will be interesting to you, and you will feel warm. Secondly, there is a wonderful and interesting firework display. It is the PL firework display, and takes place every August first, and shoots off about 120,000 firewoks, but in 2008 it shot off only about 20,000 fireworks. The PL firework display last shot off about 8,000 fireworks at a stretch, which is called "the atmic bumb firework." The number of sightseers is about 300,000 people, and the PL firework display is recognized around the world. Also the awesome sound reverberate through the sky, and fireworks turn the dark sky into light in an instant, and it is interesting and impressive!! Finally, there is a festival that takes place every autumn and represents Japan. It is colled the danjiri festival. It has been taking place since 1703, and it has prided the very long history and tradition for over 300 years. Danjiri has a few drums, bells and flutes. They are very interesting sounds. Also danjiri festival has two ropes that are 100 meters, and about 500 people have it in your hands and run yelling "sorya sorya." This attracts many visitors from all over the world. The danjiri festival takes place for two days. On the first day, it starts at 6:00 a.m.. It is very beautiful and impressive, especially, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m., there are many Japanese lanterns all around the danjiri. On the second day, the danjiri goes in the shrine and the festival ends. The festival is really interesting and moving and will live in your memory!!