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SCENE 5: Traveling
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Tokyo Tower was inaugurated in 1958 and was once considered the
tallest tower in the world with a height of 333m. This tower is not only an ideal tourist destination
providing visitors with a great view of the city, but also an important television center in the country.
Tokyo Tower has a structural shape quite similar to the Eiffel Tower of France and attracts visitors
with its changing and harmonious lighting system between inside and outside.
Nhan: Tokyo Imperial Palace - famous place in Japan. Located in the heart of Tokyo, the Imperial
Palace is where the Japanese royal family currently lives and works. This imperial palace is not only a
place to receive distinguished guests and leaders of countries but also to receive diplomatic
representatives sent to take office in Japan. The palace is located in a large park surrounded by moats
and stone walls, outside planted with many ancient pine trees. The palace is only open to the public
twice a year, on January 2, on the occasion of the first day of the year, and on New Year's Day, the
birthday of the current Emperor Akihito, on December 23.
Germany: Shinsekai neighborhood – famous place in Japan Shinsekai is located right next to
Tsutenkaku, downtown Osaka, was established in 1912. This is one of the bustling streets in Ebisu-
higashi of Osaka city. There are not only food streets with many food shops with a wide variety such as
Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, skewers, Sushi, barbecue, cafes, pubs, but the space here is very nostalgic for
the Showa period. Besides, in Shinsekai, there are many theaters that are considered as relics of Luna
Park amusement park.
Rule: And this is Kendo-Kendo. Kendo (剣道 - けんどう) is made up of 2 kanji, 剣 (ken) means
sword, 道 (doa) means path. That's why Kendo means kendo. Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art
of fencing, developed from the traditional techniques of Japanese swordsmen. People who practice and
compete in Kendo are called 剣士 (kenshi - swordsman). - First of all, let's talk about Shinai (竹刀) -
the bamboo sword used as a weapon in Kendo.
- The outfit worn when training and competing is Hakama, a traditional Japanese dress.
Other key tools include:
Men (面): helmet.
Kote (小手): protective gloves.
Do (胴): chest armor.
Tare (垂れ): armor that protects the waist and hips.
Han: Kendo brings benefits and meanings in 3 aspects: physical, mental, and social. Physically, it
helps us to have correct posture, brings agility, Increases body endurance. Mentally, Focused,
determined and independent, Helps inculcate the habit of hard work and patience. Socially, Promote a
sense of responsibility, cooperation, Good attitude towards health and form an attitude of respect.