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Hamamatsu Science Museum MIRAI~RA

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Today I went to Hamamatsu Science Museum with my family after a long time, the contents had evolved much better. The second floor is highly recommended. The companies that represent Hamamatsu, such as YAMAHA, SUZUKI, HONDA or ROLAND offer various exhibitions. You will be exposed to and experiencing explanations about the technology each company use, and the science that supports that technology. This gorgeous and fun exhibit is a must-see; only made possible because of the location here in Hamamatsu. Since its opening in 1986, the Hamamatsu Science Museum has encouraged children's creativity through the "Science Mind". The museum was renovated and reopened under the name "Miraí-ra" (means Future in Japanese) in July 2019, on the 33rd anniversary of its opening. Hamamatsu Science museum wishes to create a new vision of the museum, opening the doors to the public so that they become familiar with science, and also striving to become a facility to cultivate childre...

Rock Painting - Fun Easy Activity at Home.

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 As the Coronavirus pandemic is getting worse, people were advised to stay home. But staying home too long can be very boring. Therefore we need activities that can easily be done at home, some people bake and some people craft. As for me, I prefer rock painting. Rock painting is a very easy and cheap activity that can be enjoyed by young and old people. Rock painting is getting popular in Japan. It used to be an old person's hobby, but not anymore. They even have a Facebook group for rock painting lovers in Japan. Members of the group would paint and then hide their rocks for other people to find. This is similar to  the  Kindness Rocks project , in the USA and Australia. Here are some tips for beginners rocks painting: If possible pick smooth, flat rocks. You can paint any rock, but it’s harder to paint ones with crinkles.  Wash the rocks before painting them. Remove dirt so that it doesn’t mess with your art. Cover the rock with white paint to help the colors that...

Riverwell Ikawa Ski Resort - FREE

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Playing in the snow is always a fun activity for everyone. For us living in a place where snow rarely falls, we can still enjoy playing in the snow on a mountain in Shizuoka Prefecture.  Wonderland ski resort where you can see Lake Ikawa below and glide down the magnificent Southern Alps! Riverwell Ikawa is a highland ski resort located at the southern tip of the Southern Alps, about 1400 meters above sea level. On a clear day, you can overlook the beautiful and magnificent Mt. Fuji, the mountains of the Southern Alps, and Lake Ikawa. The ski area has a gliding distance of about 300m, a width of about 130m, and an average slope of 8 degrees, and there is also a slope dedicated to sledding where children can play in the snow with peace of mind. The lift has introduced a conveyor type lift, making it a beginner-friendly slope. In addition, summer skiing will open in April, and families can enjoy it throughout the four seasons. You can also have fun even if you don't have a snow outfi...