Do you ever think about your hometown from time to time? I often think of my hometown when I’m feeling lonely. I was born in a village called “PHƯỎNGDiNH.” My village has a big river and bamboo forests. For me, the river and bamboo are nostalgic childhood memories.

Most of the people in the village work in agriculture, so everyone greets each other and lives in close-knit communities every day. How about your village?

I am currently studying in Japan. When people think of Japan, they often imagine cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji. Japan has beautiful scenery and is a convenient country. However, life in Japan is fast-paced, so I think many students studying here, like me, feel tired at times.

When you feel tired, what do you do? I asked this question and received various answers. Some people go out to play, and others meet up with friends.

However, for me, the best way to relieve fatigue and stress is to leave crowded places and go to a quiet place. There, I enjoy the scenery and take photos, which makes me feel refreshed while connecting to my hometown.

Do you take pride in your hometown? You definitely should. My hometown is known for its rice. The rice produced in my village is considered the most famous in Vietnam. I take pride in this rice wherever I go. Since the rice from my village has a limited production, it is not widely available in the market. It is chosen as a special gift. Everyone in the village hopes that our village’s rice will become known worldwide. I am troubled by the need to do something about it. When I return to my hometown, I want to think of ways to increase the rice production in the village and let the world know about the deliciousness of this rice. To achieve this, I will work hard in Japan a little longer. I love my hometown.