It's Winter Break, and I'm getting ready to spend my very first New Year's in Japan! My younger sister lives in Shimane prefecture, and I decided now is a perfect time to go visit her. I've never been to Shimane before, and I'm excited to go to Izumo; I heard there is a very important temple there. I bet it will be very crowded on New Year's Eve!
My sister is good at cooking, so I hope she makes me some good food. Maybe she can teach me to cook too.
It's colder in Shimane than it is here in Aichi, so please wish me luck in staying warm! I hope everyone is enjoying their Winter Break. Happy New Year!