Girl Scouts Event

Earlier today after school, I had a Girl Scouts meeting. My friend's grandmother visited, and taught us about her native country, Japan. The girls in my troop and I learned to prepare delicious sushi, tried on a kimono, learned about Japanese culture, and viewed some beautiful dolls.

First, the kanzann (kon-zon), the hair clip, is gorgeous, but powerful. In Japan, women wear it in their hair in case they ever get attacked. This way they can defend themselves. It is a very clever weapon.

Second, the paper, which is wrapped around her hair (like a ponytail or pigtail) is for having her hair to remain smooth and straight in the morning when they wake up. This way, women don't have to brush their hair in the morning, something we girls just dread. 

Next, each girl in my Girl Scouts troop had a chance to try on an attractive, handmade kimono. A kimono (kee-mo-no) is a cultural Japanese costume that women wear at fancy celebrations.

Finally, I made some tasty sushi. I thought that it would be extremely difficult to make but no, making sushi was not so hard, it was pretty manageable to prepare.

Tell me about your country background and the special traditions that you celebrate. 

I'd love to know some fascinating facts about that country!

Do you know any other facts about Japan, which you would like to share? 


If you are currently a Girl Scout or were a Girl Scout in the past, what interesting and memorable activities have you participated in?