October is the month for Halloween! For Americans this means pumpkin carving, costume wearing, and giving candy to trick-or-treaters. The sad story of the Japanese youth that was murdered at Halloween is a reminder of how difficult people of other cultures can be to understand sometimes. Halloween is a time for fun in the USA, but not everyone wants to participate, or play nice. We typically follow the custom of turning our lights on and decorating our house if we are okay with trick-or-treaters coming by on Halloween Night. If a house's lights are off then that's seen as a "no-go". Many parents only take their children to their friends and families houses, just to be safe. For adults we often go to costume parties like the one at Hirome-ichiba, and show off our creative costume making prowess. Happy Halloween, stay safe!
