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is called “burned” since the noodle is placed on a hot steel plate, instead of being boiled with water. Cabbage, carrots, meat and special sauces are also put on the plate and mixed with noodles.

Moreover, there is a lot of entertainment waiting at a matsuri. First of all, there is a game called “catching the goldfish.” A player is given a thin paper that has a plastic handle, which he/she uses to scoop goldfish from a small pool until the paper tears apart. This game is very difficult. However, catching the fish is no longer a goal of this game as people start playing. People cheer for the players as they watch, which provides a bonding experience with my friends and family.

Japanese traditional music is played in Matsuri, and is another big part of matsuri's entertainment. The special host plays Wadaiko, Japanese traditional drum, as the main instrument in the matsuri since it is the oldest instrument in Japan. Moreover, it is believed that the sound of drum motivates people. While the drums are played, many people sing the song that goes with the beat. Also, there is a dance that goes with the music. People enjoy the dance and claim to release their everyday stress through the dance.

Last but not least, the fireworks are the highlight of the matsuri. In Japan, one counts the number of shots to describe the size of the fireworks. The number of the shots depends on the towns. Each shot had certain meanings. For example, there was one fireworks display that had the image of red leaves in fall. There is an urban legend. It is believed that a couple that sees the first firework in the matsuri will be able to stay together forever. However, it is important that they hold hands when they watch the fireworks. This mystical, yet adorable legend makes people want to participate even more in the matsuri.

The matsuri is not just a fun event. The dress, food, games, and music of the Matsuri portrays the culture of Japan. The Matsuri has endured a long time and will continue to be celebrated by generations to come. Just by looking at matsuri, one can generate ideas about how Japanese people love their culture. Moreover, it provides a time for bonding. By going to the festival with family and friends, people can connect as a group. The matsuri is an event that makes everyone united and at peace with each other.

Most famous regional matsuris are Aoi Matsuri from Kyoto, Sapporo snow Festival from Sapporo, Lake Towada Snow Festival from Akita, Aomori Nebuta Festival from Aomori, Cherry Blossom Festivals from all over the Japan, and Jidai Festival from Tokyo.

Kyoto is the home to the oldest festival in Japan. Aoi Matsuri dates from the sixth century, when floods compelled the citizens to petition for relief the goddess of water and her son, the god of thunder. From then, people annually celebrated Aoi Matsuri for the past fourteen centuries. Now, Aoi Festival is one of the three major main festivals in Kyoto. Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are the main Shinto shrine located in Kyoto that hosts this large festival.

Sapporo is known for Snow festival. It is one of the largest festivals of the year for Sapporo. The festival is held in February for one week. This Festival started in 1950 when high school students started to build snow statues in Odor Paek, located in central Sapporo. Now, this festival attracts over two million people around the w