I went to Ueno zoo last weekend.I liked the atmosphere and there were many plants. I didn’t see so many animals because it was quite crowded but it was still a nice experience.
I almost bought a giant panda plushie because it was so cute. But it was over 12.000 Yen, so I had to stop myself.
先週末に上野動物園に行ってきたの。園内の雰囲気がとてもよくて、植物もたくさんあって気に入ったわ。人が多くてあまり動物は見れなかったけど、それでも楽しかった！
とっても可愛いパンダのぬいぐるみを買いそうになったんだけど、1万2千円以上もしてたから、残念だけど諦めるしかなかったわ。

After the zoo, we went to a really good onsen where you could also swim a little bit and go to the sauna.
I was surprised at the bathing suits in Japan. They cover more of the body than the ones that women wear in Germany. I knew about this but it was interesting for me to see. I didn’t dislike it though.
動物園の帰りに、泳いだりサウナに入ったりできる、すごくいい温泉に行ったの。
それにしても、日本の水着にはちょっと驚いた！ドイツのものより露出が少ないわよね。知ってはいたけど、実際に見るとやっぱり面白かった。でも、別に嫌な感じはしなかったな。

Did you know that in Germany, many saunas and spas are mixed?
Some Americans might be shy to go to an onsen in Japan naked at first but us Germans are even used to mixed saunas and spas.
I don’t know why but somehow it works well and women don’t get harassed at all.
ドイツではサウナやスパは混浴が普通だってご存知かしら？
アメリカ人なら、日本の温泉で裸になるのを最初は恥ずかしがるかもしれないけど、私たちドイツ人は混浴のサウナやスパに慣れてるのよ。
なぜかわからないけど、ちゃんと成り立っていて、女性が嫌な思いをすることもないのよね。

One time, I went to a mixed spa and I was nervous about the men there but I quickly noticed that they were not looking at anyone at all. What do you think about this as Japanese women? I would love to hear your opinion.
前に混浴のスパに行ったとき、最初は男性がいることに少しドキドキしたけど、すぐに誰も他の人を気にしていないことに気づいたわ。
日本の女性はこういう文化についてどう思うのかしら？ 皆さんの意見をぜひ聞いてみたいな！

===Alina===