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0:00:03 > 0:00:07- # Yes, it's here
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- # The day has finally arrived
0:00:12 > 0:00:15- # Anything is possible
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- # On the big day #
0:00:22 > 0:00:24- I'm Momoko.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27- This is my big day.
0:00:29 > 0:00:35- On her big day, Momoko will be in - Japan learning how to wear a kimono.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- She lives in Cardiff - and attends a Welsh-medium school.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- At home, everyone likes eating - Japanese food for supper.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- Gilly and Jilly will show you - how to make sushi.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- Michael is going to help me too.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55- Michael is Momoko's brother.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59- Momoko's mother comes from Japan. - Dad is Welsh.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- First, take one of these.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04- Sushi is Japanese food.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- It is made from seaweed and rice.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- Then Gilly's favourite.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- She wants fish sushi.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- The fish tonight is smoked salmon.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- On top of that, - Momoko adds some tuna.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- She places it - on the salmon and rice.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- That's how you make sushi.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- Roll it all together.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- Yum!
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- I love sushi.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- I live in Cardiff.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- Half my family live in Japan.
0:01:51 > 0:01:57- Tad-cu and Mam-gu - sent me these dolls from Japan.
0:01:57 > 0:01:58- This is a wedding.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- Here are the king and queen.
0:02:02 > 0:02:03- The bridesmaid.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- They're wearing kimonos.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- Kimono is the traditional costume - of Japan.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- It's the same shape - as a dressing gown.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- The material isn't the same.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- The women in the family - wear kimonos.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25- It's traditional.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- We show this on Girls' Day.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- We have to put it away by March 3.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- Otherwise, according to legend, - I won't marry.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40- I don't want to get married!
0:02:40 > 0:02:45- Momoko's parents were married in - Japan wearing traditional costumes.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- This is Mami.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- This is Dadi on his wedding day.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- Mami's asking - who this little boy is.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- Michael.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- Translation. I said it was Michael.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- She says her dress - is very beautiful.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- I agree with her!
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- Yeah.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37- I'm going to Japan again soon.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- I'll see Mam-gu and Tad-cu, - my cousins and uncles.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- You might be able to meet them too.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- Fingers crossed.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- This is Tarumi in Japan.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- This is where Momoko's grandmother - and grandfather live.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- It's been a long journey.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Michael and I are tired.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- In Japan, people sleep on the floor, - on special mattresses.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- It's called a futon.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- Instead of curtains...
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- ..there are screens.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- Some are made out of wood and paper.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25- It's time to get up now.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- This is Mam-gu.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- She's wearing a kimono.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- There's Mam-gu on her way to work.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- The kimonos are very pretty.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- They are colourful - and the patterns are very pretty.
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- While she's busy, Momoko, Mam - and Michael will visit the family...
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- ..for a fun day out.
0:04:58 > 0:05:05- I have three cousins, - two boys and one girl.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Mizuki, Aoi and Takery.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- Mizuki is the eldest.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13- Aoi is the second eldest.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- Takery is the baby.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- He's three.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- This is Takery, my cousin.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- I'm trying to help him climb up.
0:05:38 > 0:05:43- We're on the other side of the - world. Japan is very far from Wales.
0:05:43 > 0:05:49- But there's a park here too - with cherry blossom on the tree.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- The flowers are beautiful.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- I like the trees.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- I like climbing them.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- I'm good friends with Aoi.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- She's kind, fun to be with - and noisy like me.
0:06:09 > 0:06:16- This is a Japanese phone - but it isn't a real one.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- It's a toy.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- We're on our way to buy picnic food.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- There's a lot of bread here.
0:06:39 > 0:06:40- There's pizza.
0:06:41 > 0:06:46- Bread with tomato ketchup - and sausage.
0:06:46 > 0:06:52- The bread smells nice - and makes the room smell nice.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- After buying food, - we set off for the park...
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- ..to eat our picnic.
0:07:07 > 0:07:12- It's tasty, - like hot dogs but with bread!
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- My cousin's eating bread with beans.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- These are sweet red beans.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- They're very tasty.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- We're lucky to be in Japan - for our special time.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- There are many cherry trees - in Japan.
0:07:33 > 0:07:39- Everyone celebrates - when the cherry blossom appears.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- It's holiday time in Japan. - Everyone's dressed up.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- They come out to see the trees.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- Cherry blossom is seen everywhere, - as are the kimonos.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- There's a special way - to wear kimonos...
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- ..with a wide belt - around the middle.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- Some girls are Geisha, - such as these in Gion Corner.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- Geisha girls wear - traditional Japanese costumes...
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- ..and learn Japanese traditions...
0:08:21 > 0:08:24- ..such as dancing and tea making.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- When you're a Geisha, - you're beautiful and silent.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- Geisha girls wear kimonos.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- Sometimes, - they paint their faces white.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- Their hair is black.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42- They have a flower in their hair.
0:08:42 > 0:08:44- I don't want to be a Geisha.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- It's too difficult.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- You wear a kimono like this.
0:08:53 > 0:08:54- Then you wear an obi.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- An obi is a long, wide belt.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- It's tied at the back.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- I like kimonos.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- This is how they danced.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- This is a special place.
0:09:31 > 0:09:35- Sumadera - - a beautiful Buddhist temple.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38- It's quiet and peaceful.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- We must wash our hands.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- People come here to pray.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- Momoko and Michael are lucky.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- The priest has paid them - a special visit.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- He tells them a story.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- Buddhism is one - of Japan's religions.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- People worship Buddha.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- Buddha is kind to animals...
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- ..people and little children.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38- Buddha calls on us to be kind.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- Is he right, Michael?
0:10:41 > 0:10:42- Yes.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- Konichiwa!
0:10:47 > 0:10:49- Konichiwa is hello.
0:10:50 > 0:10:51- I say it to everyone.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- I like playing with my cousins.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- I see them once a year...
0:11:01 > 0:11:06- ..when we travel to Japan - from Cardiff on our holidays.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- There are koi fish in the pond.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- There's also a terrapin in the pond.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- It's like a tortoise - but it's called a terrapin.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- We're on a long train journey.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- It will be worth it.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- We're going to see - a special puppet show.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- We're going all the way to Awaji.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- I'm excited about going - to the theatre.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- It's a very special show.
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- Three people were responsible - for operating the puppets.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- We couldn't see their faces.
0:11:55 > 0:12:01- They were dressed completely in - black with hoods over their faces...
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- ..but they could still see.
0:12:04 > 0:12:11- Two moved the hands, one moved - the head, one moved the left hand...
0:12:11 > 0:12:15- ..and one person moved the feet.
0:12:16 > 0:12:22- One person in the corner sang - and acted as the puppets' voices.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- The show wasn't long enough.
0:12:28 > 0:12:35- After the show, they showed us - how the puppets worked.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- To capture the moment, - I took photos.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- Michael made the puppet move.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- I think the puppet is heavy.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- Michael!
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- Is the puppet heavy?
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- Michael says it is.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Arigato.
0:12:56 > 0:12:57- I said thank you.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- In Japanese, it's arigato.
0:13:05 > 0:13:11- Back in Tarumi, - I'm taught how to wear a kimono.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- It's not easy.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- This kimono is especially for me.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- It's a pretty colour.
0:13:19 > 0:13:24- Momoko's grandmother ties the obi, - the belt, around her midriff...
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- ..and ties it at the back.
0:13:26 > 0:13:32- Mam-gu has taught Momoko - how to wear a traditional kimono.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- These are the special socks.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- They're shaped perfectly - for sandals.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- Here I am, wearing my kimono.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- Do you like it?
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- I like it a lot. Thank you, Mam-gu.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- Arigato!
0:13:55 > 0:13:55- .