Everyone was surprised by the news.

My boyfriend gave me a gift.

He has a habit of reading the Lotus Sutra every day.

Elections for the prefectural and metropolitan assemblies are an important part of local self-government.

As the night grows late, the city becomes quiet.

When you listen to the old tales, you can imagine the lives of people in the past.

He likes to take a walk in the park at dusk.

We should always remember the power of Kannon in difficult times.

This ancient proverb, 'know the other side and yourself, and you will not be in danger in a hundred battles', teaches us the importance of understanding ourselves and others.