Shizuoka's food 2

I was recived a box of tangerines from my friend's mother today.
So I will talk about shizuoka's tangerine.

Shizuoka is one of famous tangerine producing district in Japan.
Especially, Mikkabi  tangerine is very delicious.
Mikkabi is a name of place in Shizuoka, Hamamatsu city.

Mika chan

She is a character of Mikkabi tangerine, called "Mika chan".

Mikkabi is also famous for picking tangerine.
Most children in Shizuoka go to there for picking tangerine.
When I was in kindergarten, I have gone there.
Pisking tangerene is one of event for Shizuoka people.

Many people in Shizuoka usually say "If you eat tangerine too much, your face will change to orange."
It is a funny story.


If you want tangerine, I give it for you.

My tangerines

Two Soccer Teams

Today's topic is soccer team.

Shizuoka is called "kingdom of soccer"
Shizuoka has two professional soccer teams.
You know, it is "Shimizu S-Pulse" and "Jubilo Iwata".

Shizuoka soccer museum is also famous.

Shizuoka's soccer museum

Many people who love soccer come to there.

There are soccer goods shops near my house.So, we can buy it whenever we want.

We can get soccer game tickets because we can get it free of charge at school. So, I have been to soccer game many times. It is very natural for us.

If you love soccer, Shizuoka is the best place for you.

Shizuoka's Daidogei World Cup

Shizuoka's Daidogei World Cup is very famous not only Japan but also foreigners. And it is one of big festival in Shizuoka.

Daidogei's pamphlet

The Daidogei World Cup was held in Shizuoka City from November 1st to 4th.
Performers from around the world will enliven the city streets, and more than 1.6 million visitors are expected.

many people gathered.....

This year's event, the 21th in the series, has 92 participants from 16 countries.
Street performers are competing with one another by performing in parks, the streets and other places.
Of course I have gone to it, and I like it. Many people are looking forward to coming that day every year. Also, I am.
The judges are local citizens. They can vote for best perfomers.
They won the championship in this year.

"skating pillar"

Since it started in 1992, the event has been extremely successful in helping to develop the city.