OKINAWA

(Stripes Okinawa)

We are finally in the holiday season. Towns and streets are covered in beautiful winter illuminations. They look very brilliant in the cold air.

Today's Japanese phrase is: “Totemo kirabiyaka desu!" = There look very brilliant! ("totemo" = very, "kirabiyaka"= brilliant, ".. desu" = it is../they are..)

This is a great phrase to describe the holiday illuminations as you stroll on a nice evening. Try it out as it will surely promote the holiday spirit!

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season of Japan!

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