The other day, I spent the Obon holiday in Hiroshima with my family and my sister's family who live in Tokyo.
Children spend time with a large number of people including their grandparents.
Just a few days out of the year.
However, the planned glamping in Okayama was canceled due to the typhoon.
I did a lot of things to see what I could do instead.
This time, we will experience "hand-catching" wild fish in Yuki Town, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Yuki Town is a famous hot spring area in Hiroshima, and at the same time,
If you go a little closer to Shimane Prefecture, you will also find famous ski resorts.
In the summer, the temperature is lower than in the city, making it easier to spend time.
The rich nature with its original scenery is also a highlight.
One theory is that it was the setting for the Ghibli movie ``Princess Mononoke.''
The area from Hiroshima to Shimane is also a famous setting in the Kojiki.
Apparently there is a shrine dedicated to Japan's highest deity, Izanagi, Izanami.
As the temperature begins to drop, I feel a magnificent atmosphere similar to that of Ise Grand Shrine.
For my nephews living in Tokyo,
Since I was born, I have lived a life where Tokyo's skyscrapers have always been around me,
They don't often come to areas surrounded by mountains,
The original scenery of Japan must have become a fond memory.
My brother-in-law, who is from Tunisia, seemed surprised that there was a house on the slope of a mountain.
Growing up in the countryside of Hiroshima, I thought I was normal.
Now that I think about it, it's probably amazing that there are private houses on the cliffs.
Catch wild fish by hand in a fish tank built at the experience area.
It swam so quickly that I basically couldn't catch it (lol)
In the end, I scooped it up with a net, caught it, and ate it grilled with salt.
Even farmed Yamame fish have no odor and have firm flesh.
The children also enjoyed eating them.
Despite the unfortunate weather during the Obon holiday,
Did it become a good summer vacation memory for the children?
As we grow older, we may not have many opportunities to spend time together,
I hope it was a good experience for you.
Children's summer vacation ends and school starts next week.
Back to normal weekdays,
It's the beginning of an important week for us that will predict our future.
I think next month will be the busiest of my life.
"
