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日本の季節(きせつ)と行事(ぎょうじ)

Japanese Seasons and Events

日本には四季があります。春、夏、秋、冬それぞれに楽しい行事(ぎょうじ)があります。例えば、春(はる)はお花見をして、夏(なつ)はお祭(まつり)りに行(い)きます。

季節(きせつ)の行事(ぎょうじ)は、昔からの大切な文化です。最近は忙しい人が多いですが、季節を感じることは心にいいことだと思います。だから、私は毎年必ずお花見(はなみ)に行(い)きます。

Translation

Japan has four seasons. There are fun events in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. For example, we go flower viewing in spring, and go to festivals in summer. Seasonal events are important culture from the past. Recently, there are many busy people, but I think feeling the seasons is good for the heart. Therefore, I go flower viewing every single year.

Comprehension

How does the author feel about seasonal events?

They are too busy to enjoy them.
They think they are old-fashioned and unnecessary.
✓ They think they are good for the heart.
They only like them in the winter.

The author says that feeling the seasons through these events is good for the heart.