Note:
souvenir 記念品，みやげ ;
Photograph (名)写真、(動詞)写真をとる;

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When you think of Japanese souvenirs, what comes to mind? I think of folding fans (“sensu”) and kimonos, so I was surprised to hear about a new trend. More and more foreign visitors are buying school bags as souvenirs. In Japan, “randoseru” are for children, but adults from other countries are buying them not only for children but for themselves. One American actress was photographed with a typical red one on her back. Why are they popular? First of all, they are well made. They have to last for six years on a child’s back. They also come in many different colors these days. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes:
apparently　明白に;
spa スパ。温浴、水浴療法をベースに、自然・伝統療法を総合的に行い、美と健康、くつろぎと癒しを提供する施設;

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There are things that you can do in Japan but you cannot do in certain U.S. states. Sometimes people use little fish to clean their feet. You put your feet in the water, and doctor fish eat the dead skin. Apparently, it makes your feet feel softer. I have seen this kind of fish spa at a “super sento” in Nagoya near my house. One businesswoman wanted to start a fish spa in Arizona. She bought some fish from China and went into business. Then she was told to close her fish spa. It was against the law to use fish because they were not clean enough.　(by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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