| It's been a long time☆★
I studyed abroad to Seoul in South Korea for a month in this summer vacation.
I went to university, visited various places and ate delicious foods every day.(^∇^)
I enjoyed very much!! I want to go there again☆
Have you ever been to South Korea? | comments: Leave a comment   |
| This Monday (Jan.10), I went Coming of Age Day's ceremony, was held in Kyoto, wearing "furisode", whose color was light pink, with my friend. There were many people and I met many old friends. I was very happy to see them. When I met them again after a long separation, we talked a lot and took pictures. They has grown up very much. I thought "I try to act with responsibility as an adult and enjoy everyday" on Coming of Age Day.
After the ceremony, I had an alumni meeting of junior high school I had gone to. There were about 75 people, so I could meet and talk many old friends of mine. It was good old, so the meeting warmed up. Each of my old friends had various dreams, so I thought I try my best, too! I want to meet them again after a lapse of several years. At that time, I hope we meet with smiles don't change. | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| A happy new year!! I hope we'll have a happy year!
On the night of December 31 (New Year's Eve), I paid a visit to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto with my friend to see the old year out and the New Year in. I go there every year, but the night of last December 31 was unusual because it snowed heavily and was too cold! In spite of the cold weather, there were many people there. We and all of people, who were in the shrine, did countdown for a New Year in front of the main temple in heavy snow. All of people were pleased at a new year each other and paid homage at a shrine after the new year started. And we drew omikuji (fortune slips) and I got a "cyukichi" (middle lucky; pretty good). Snow was getting heavier and I felt very cold. we enjoyed the time and we came home in heavy snow.
Next day (January 1), I ate Japanese traditional food on New Year's day "osechi-ryori" and saw New Year's cards in my house with my family. At that time, my another friend said me "Let's pay a visit to shrine!", so I go to the shrine again. It seems an interesting story, but it happened almost every year.
I enjoyed Japanese New Year's day very much! How did you spend on New Year's day?
☆Please drew omikuji and check your fortune in this year☆→omikuji | | comments: Leave a comment |
| Japanese New Year's food is called osechi-ryori, and consists many different kinds of dishes. It's a Japanese tradition to eat osechi-ryori throughout the New Year's holidays (until Jan.3). Traditionally, people finish cooking osechi dishes by New Year's Eve so they have food for a couple days without cooking. Each dish and type of food in osechi has meaning, such as good health, fertility, good harvest, happiness, long life, and so on. Nowadays, many people in Japan buy osechi at stores instead of cooking them at home since it can be time-consuming to cook so many kinds of dishes.
It's interesting each dish and type of food on osechi has meaning. It makes us more enjoyable when we eat osechi-ryori. I think the tradition of cooking osechi-ryori should be taken over for a long time, because osechi-ryori is one of the valuable tradition on New Year's day in Japan. I feel some Japanese traditions have recently decreased and disappeared, but I think taking over traditions makes our life more colorful. When I see and eat osechi-ryori, I feel the mood on New Year's day. I enjoy eating osechi-ryori. Have you ever eaten osechi-ryori? What food do you eat on New Year's day in your country?
☆There are details about osechi-ryori and their recipes☆→Japanese New Year's food | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| | Yesterday, I learned about domestic violence in a law class. In the class, I knew some people use violence because they may not be able to express their feelings with words. So, I realized both of words and violence are the ways of expressing our feelings. Although I have ever used words without intention, I found using words is very important. When we are happy and sad, we can express our feelings with words. It seems natural, but it's very nice. I want to express my happiness and sadness obediently with my own words from now on. | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| | Subject: | ☆Movies☆ | | Time: | 01:42 pm | | Current Mood: | ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/smile.gif) good |
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| Recently, I saw two movies were "Hauru no ugoku shiro" and "Ima aini yukimasu". Did you see them?
"Hauru no ugoku shiro" means Hauru's moving castle. The movie was produced by Hayao Miyazaki, is a famous animation movie director in Japan. His movies are very grand and impressive, so, many people are impressed by his movie. "Hauru no ugoku shio" is also grand, impressive, and interesting. I recommend you the movie.
"Ima aini yukimasu" is a love story. It's a very nice story, so, I was very moved. I recommed you the movie, too! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| South Korean actor Bae Yong-joon reacted as he was met by the thousands of screaming fans on his arrival at Tokyo's Narita Airport. Bae Yong-joon, who spurred a "Korean boom" in Japan with his soap opera series followed by television commercial appearances, flew in to Japan to promote a published collection of his photographs.
South Korean actor Bae Yong-joon is very popular in Japan now. He is called "Yong sama" and is adored by middle-aged women in Japan. Many middle-aged women might buy his personal goods and even travel to South Korea. He must have caused big economic effects in Japan and Korea.
I think this is good because Japanese people have become more interested in South Korean culture and will learn more about South Korea. In my opinion, to know the cultures of other countries is very good. If we can do this and a deeper understanding, it may lead to friendship with of that country. I believe it's a good opportunity for Japan and South Korea to learn more about each other.
The article☆→ Big in Japan | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| | Subject: | ☆Kobe☆ | | Time: | 11:03 pm | | Current Mood: | happy |
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| Last Saturday, I went to Kobe. Because Christmas is getting close, the city was beautifully illuminated. I saw a big Christmas tree was illuminated by blue lights near the port. It was very beautiful and fantastic!! The night view from the port was also very beautiful and the lights were like studded jewels. I was fascinated by them and came to like the place. Please visit there, if you like!
☆Beautiful photoes of Kobe☆→here | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| | Last Saturday, I did a volunteer work was to guide Chinese in Kyoto. I took them to Gion and Kiyomizu temple, like a tour guide. Because it's the season of red leaves now, there were many people. One of the Chinese was a TV reporter in China. He recorded me on his video camera and interviewed me! I responded to his video camera, like a TV talent. They were energetic, friendly and studious. One of them said to me we were as friendly as brother and sister, so I'm very happy! We enjoyed the time. I came to be interested in China more than before and want to go there! | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| Triggered by the overwhelming popularity of tearjerking South Korean melodrama "Winter Sonata", which boosted the number of Japanese tourists visiting South Korea, major travel agencies have started to market tours featuring locations used in popular television dramas and movies. Observers said such tours would become more common because some municipalities were trying to entice television and movie producers into choosing filming locations in their municipalities. Travel agencies say tour participants can experience feelings such as those of the hero and heroine of the drama or movie, which is the attractive point for devoted fans. While the prices of rooms or restaurants used in dramas or movies are sometimes high even when part of a package tour, travel agencies said competition to lower prices was not a problem because there were always fans who wanted to visit the filming locations, regardless of the cost. In fact, the number of Japanese tourists visiting South Korea has surprisingly increased after having broadcasted "Winter Sonata" in Japan. The economic effect must have been enormous. I think designing market tours featuring locations used in popular television dramas and movies is one good way of increasing the number of tourists for travel agencies.
The article☆→Travel agencies cashing in on weepy melodramas | | comments: Leave a comment |
| October 30 and 31, Ryukoku festival was held in Seta. I sold baby sponge cakes with our circle members. Many customers came our shop and baby sponge cakes were sold very much! I was very happy!! I enjoyed our shop. On the first night of the festival, I saw a show of Osaka pro wrestling. Though I saw pro wrestling for the first time, it was exciting and interesting. On the second night of the festival, I joined a big bingo game. As the prizes were very luxurious, I wanted to get a prize, but I couldn't.
November 6 and 7, Ryukoku festival was held in Fukakusa. I walked around many shops and saw a show of Vo Vo Tau at night. She sang very well, so I was very impressed!! On the second night, I saw a final of the festival. Two dragons were dancing with grand music and fire. Then, they were burned in the end. The scene was grand, sad, and impressive. I enjoyed Ryukoku festival of this year very much!! They were my good experiences! | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| A family is sailing around the Pacific Ocean on a big yacht. Though the trip will take them away from home for a year, they stay in touch with family and friends by e-mail. E-mail on the sea takes more time than on land, but people can be in touch with others and get weather information by e-mail on the sea. A grandmother learned to use the Internet because of her children and grandchildren. The children send e-mail to their grand mother on the sea, so, she says e-mail makes her feel like traveling with them. Close to 8 million senior citizens use the Internet. That is two times as many as a year ago. They use it mainly to keep in touch with their families. I'm surprised to hear that e-mail can be sent even if we are on the sea. I think e-mail is very useful because we can be in touch with others in various places. Now senior e-mail users are increasing. In fact, I and my family taught my grandmother how to send e-mail, so, she can use it. As e-mail is useful, it's good to use it for senior citizens, too.
The article☆→High Seas | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| KDDI Cop. and NEC Corp. have developed a mobile phone navigation system capable of showing directions to people inside buildings and underground. The system, the first of its kind, features three-dimensional directions, such as going up and down stairs. To make it user friendly for disabled people, including people in wheelchairs, the system has an opinion that shows the way to elevators when the shortest route to a destination involves stairs. And, if a person wants to go from the entrance of a department store to the third floor where woman's clothes are sold, the system will show which route or escalator is the best to use. As the system can also transmit teletext, it can be used for a variety of purposes, from distributing information on bargain sales at a department store to explaining displays at a museum, among others. Now a mobile phone navigation system have been developed. The development is useful for us because we can get some useful information even if we are inside buildings and underground. It can expand our networks and our pleasures of life.
The original article☆→Phone navigation system can guide users underground | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| | Subject: | DVD☆ | | Time: | 06:43 pm | | Current Mood: | ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/energetic.gif) energetic |
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| I watched a DVD, whose title was "Legally Blonde" last night. The woman of leading character was very pretty, sexy, fashionable and positive. She was dumped by her boy friend because she wasn't so intelligent, but she studied very hard and entered a law school with him. She studied more and succeeded as the defense in a trial.
My favorite scene of this movie is that she never gives up and positively tries anything she want to do without forgetting a fashionable mind. She is a very wonderful woman! I want to be a woman like her! | | comments: 7 comments or Leave a comment |
| Academic festival in Ryukoku university is getting close!
It's held in October 30 and 31. I join in a badminton circle and our circle will sell baby sponge cakes in the festival. We are preparing for cooking and selling it now. We want to sell it very much, so, we are thinking for that. I'm looking forward to the festival and I hope our shop flourishes! | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| The other day, I went to Nara with my friends.
First, we went to Nara park and saw a lot of deer. The deer ran away if we approached them, but they came close to us if we had their food. It was the morning of weekday and little people were there, the deer seemed to be very hungry. When they found their food we had, they dashed toward us.
Next, we went to Todaiji temple was famous for a huge statue of Buddha. The huge statue of Buddha was very big, so, many visitors, including us, were very surprised.
After lunch, we went to Yakushiji temple by bus. The buildings in the temple were very beautiful and there were some national treasures. When we went out of the temple at five, the chief priest said us if we rung the bell in the temple. He taught us how to do it and we could ring the bell at five for the first time. I was very happy!
There are many deer and traditional constructions in Nara. We can feel the history if we go. Our sightseeing was very nice! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| The other day, I went to Golden temple and Ryoanji temple in Kyoto with my friend. Though I live in Kyoto, I went to these places after a long separation.
Golden temple is really gold and beautiful. It was a sunny day, so, Golden temple reflected in the pond and it was very nice. There were many visitors and they were saying "beautiful" when they saw Golden temple.
Next, we went to Ryoanji temple is famous for a rock garden. There were a lot of nature and quiet place. We came to be calm and thought as if we were in the old days when we were walking around the place.
I live in Kyoto and go out to the town, but Kyoto has a lot of traditional places, too. I realized again Kyoto is very interesting place and has various fascinations. Our sightseeing was very interesting! | | comments: 5 comments or Leave a comment |
| I did a volunteer work yesterday. The volunteer work was to guide foreigners from Malaysia in Kyoto and Osaka.
They spoke Malay and little English and Japanese, but I tried to communicate with them. They said they wanted to see Osaka town and go shopping, so we went to Shinsaibashi, Doutonbori, and Nanba in Osaka. They bought various Japanese things as souvenirs and we saw many signboards in Doutonbori. In fact, I saw them for the first time, so, I was surprised because of the size and the quantity. There were a lot of famous signboards, so, it was fun for us.
When I talked to them, I was very surprised because when they saw a poster of Bae, Yong Joon in the train, they said "Winter's sonata" was also broadcasted on TV in Malaysia. I knew the drama was famous in not only Japan and Korea, but also Malaysia.
They gave me many souvenirs from Malaysia when we came back. I enjoyed the volunteer work and was very happy to communicate with foreigners. It was a big experience for me! To communicate with foreigners is very interesting! | | comments: 3 comments or Leave a comment |
| | Yesterday, I went swimming to a pool. I haven't gone swimming in a pool for a long time, so, I felt so good! By the way, I'm paying attention to swimming in the Olympic Games! It's very fun and exciting. The other day, Kosuke Kitajima beat his competitor and got a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke!! I was very moved. And yesterday, I watched the 200m free style on TV. Ian Thorpe took part in this event with his competitors, so, it was high level and remarkable race! After all, Thorpe beat his competitors and got a gold medal! I was fascinated his strength. Swimming in the Olympic Games is very interesting!! Now, I'm looking forward to 200m breaststroke, because Kosuke Kitajima take part in this event, too. I believe he'll be a champion again! | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| July 30 and 31, I went to Shirarahama beach in Wakayama, Japan with my friends. The sand of the beach is white and the sea is very beautiful, so, I like the place very much!! I was looking forward to going there, but I had watched the 10th typhoon would hit the city last Friday on TV. I wondered if I could swim in the sea and even if I could go there.
July 30, when we got in the beach, it was sunny! we could swim and felt so good! However, fireworks festival was stopped at night and the typhoon was getting violent.
Next day, we went to Adventure World in the heavy rain. We watched killer whales, dolphins, pandas and other animals. They were very cute, but, to be interesting, killer whales didn't move too much in the show because of the typhoon.
We had troubles in our trip, but it was very fun for us! | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
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