2007年12月14日金曜日

Book review 2-18: Changing places

This book is very interesting. Two mans appears in this story. They look like each other. So, they decide to change their life. And, some accidents happened. If you want to know detail, you should this book!! [37words]

☆illumination☆

The other day, I went to watch an illumination in Mashiki town. This event was group activities. About 20 people took part in this activity. We divide into 5groups, four or five people in each. And we left for Saishunkan pharmaceutical company.
When we arrived there, we can watch the illumination soon from our car. All illuminations were very beautiful. I was moved.
Thereafter, we parked our car. And, we got out of our car to watch illumination and take some photos.
This activity was very nice. I was satisfied. I want to go there next year. [97words]

2007年12月12日水曜日

Learning with Computers

Learning with Computers
Introduction
Body
Before Writing III
Writing III
Skills
I was not good at to use computer. So, I was confused about to make my blog. Moreover, I must write it in English. It was very hard thing for me. But, I learned various skills. Honestly, I type poorly. So, especially I must think that I learned to type.

Writing
I can write essay or diary if I may type slowly. I can write easy sentence without dictionary. But, I cannot write complicated sentence or specialty sentence. So, I often need to use dictionary.

Sub-skills
Vocabulary
I think that I learned a lot of English words by heart by to write blogs. I learned unconsciously words which are used many times. Maybe, this way is best, because I learned many words or idiom while writing blogs.

Grammar
Grammar is indispensable to write diary, essay and so on. I worry too much about grammar. So, I am slow at typing. This is problem. So, I decided to review grammar, during summer vacation.

Spelling
I made a mistake in spelling. So, I confirm it by function. But, I tried to spell exactly.

Punctuation
I didn’t oblivious of punctuation. But, I often use exclamation mark. I think that I oblivious of small point.

Genre
I often write a diary. Especially, I write about group activity, because my club went to many places. And, my club holds some events.

Posts
I almost write some diary once a week. So, I write some diary on a day. But, I think that I should a diary on my blog everyday. I want to write more.

Reviews
I reviewed typing if possible. I wrote same theme. I want to write as fast as possible.

Essays
I tried to paste some photos. And, I thought that I want to write interesting things. To write an essay is very hard for me, because I must write many words. But, I worked hard to write these essays.

Portfolios
I was subjected to great hardship to make these portfolios. I tried to become easy to see.

Comments
When I write a comment, I write good point if possible. And, I write impression. In addition, I tried to write a long comment.

Viewing
I regret that I didn’t have paragraph. So, I think that reader cannot see well. I think I should be careful.

Reading
I read my friends essay. So, this is very interesting. Usually, I don’t want to read English. But, I want to read it.

During Writing III & Writing IV
Writing IV

Skills
I think that I can use computer better than spring semester. But, I have been not good at to typing yet.

Writing
I tried to write long diary or essay. And, I was careful grammar. But, I cannot type fast.

Sub-skills
Vocabulary
I think that I memorized many words by writing dairy or essay. I want to memorize more words.

Grammar
I am careful about grammar when I write an English sentence. I refer to reference every time.

Spelling
I feel decrease to mistake about spelling in fall semester.

Punctuation
I tried to use much punctuation this semester. For example, I use question mark or star and so on.

Genre
I wrote diary fall semester. For example, I wrote incident which it happened everyday.

Posts
I tried to read many book, and write a book review. And I tried to write long sentence. But, I think that the number varies widely by month. This is reflection.

Reviews
I think that I decrease review post. I didn’t write many reviews. If I wrote more review post, posts increased more.

Essays
I wrote an essay very hard. This is very difficult, because I must write a long sentence. So, I reflected over it.

Portfolios
I tried to write easy to see. So, I think that you may look for post which you want to read.

Comments
I think that I didn’t write many comments. I reflected.

Viewing
I tried to put many photo. So you enjoy seeing my blog.

Reading
I read an English book everyday from December. I take a bath for 1 hour everyday. So, I thought reading a book. I want to become fast reading more.

After Writing IV
I think that I become to use the computer better than when writing III class started. I become to be able to use computer, because I took this class. Occasionally, I felt difficult to use computer, but this class was interesting. I think that I want to go on to write blogs.

Conclusion
I think that I learned many things in this class. And, I know something. So, I use this skill from now. [781words]

☆beef stew ☆

Last Wednesday, I and my friends decided to play game. We considered what doing. So, we decided to cook the stew. We divided into five teams. Our team was composed of two girls and three boys. Our team decided to cook beef stew!
First, we went to the supermarket to shop. We bought carrots, potatoes, onion, beef, roux, fresh cream and so on. But, we were very hungry. We needed something which eat at once. So, we bought ingredient to cook yakisoba.
We started to cook beef stew and yakisoba in my friends house. First, we cooked yakisoba. It was delicious.
Next, we cooked stew. But, carrots and potatoes didn't cook!! It was very funny!! At last, we finished cooking. We took two hours to cook the stew. But, beef stew was delicious too. I enjoyed cooking. [137 words]

2007年12月11日火曜日

Book review 2-17: ESCAPE

This story is very fanny. The main character is Brown in this story. He stays in prison. He must stay there. So, he thinks that 'I get out of here'. But, he can not escape, because there are guards in prison. He reflected how to escape.
He could escape out of prison somehow. And, he runs away in a wood. But. . .

If you want to know continuance, you should read this book. Please read it. [77words]

2007年12月9日日曜日

5th Essay Speker on TV

5th Essay Speaker on TV

Introduction
I introduce you about worker in a TV station. Especially, I research about speaker on television.

Announcer
Announcer‘s job is to inform everyone about news or information. They are demanded of to speak plain. In addition, they must speak the standard language. So, this is difficult for people who come from region, because they have accent.
Announcer is very popular job in Japan. So, if you want to an announcer, you must graduate university. And, if you commute announcer school, you have an advantage. http://www.fujitv.co.jp/index.html
Do you think that announcer’s job is only to inform everyone about news or information? But, announcer has various jobs. For example, to preside, assistant, interview and so on.
Recently, idol announcer exists in Japan. If they marry, their name made the front page of the newspaper. So, announcer is like a TV performer.

A weather forecaster
A weather forecaster’s job is to inform audience about weather forecast. We are interested in weather, because we are affected it. Generally, they are announcer informing weather forecast. So, they get a job as announcer. But, if you want to be weather forecaster, you should have license.

News caster
News caster’s job is to introduce some news or to host a news program. They must read some news. Originally, they don’t state their opinion, because this is commentator’s job. But, recently we can hear their opinion.
News caster is demanded sense, because suddenly the latest news happens. And, they need to understand background of news, because they must tell rightly.
In Japan, there are such news casters. If you interested in it, please click this website. http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC#.E8.91.97.E5.90.8D.E3.83.8B.E3.83.A5.E3.83.BC.E3.82.B9.E3.82.AD.E3.83.A3.E3.82.B9.E3.82.BF.E3.83.BC

Commentator
Commentator’s job is to interpret for news. They must state their opinion or criticism about news.
News program change to gossip show in the 1980’s. So, one commentator became to interpret for plural news. They reduce explanations. And, they stated many opinions. Recently, politician or entertainer serve commentator frequently. And, they often discuss about some news. May be you have watched such TV program.

Reporter
Reporter’s job is in to interview. Usually they don’t be attached to TV station or news bureau. They are freelance. But, they contract with particular TV station. And, they appear TV program.
There are various kinds of reporter. Some cover the affair, others interview entertainer. Furthermore there is gourmand reporter. They introduce many foods on program for trip or gourmand. Most gourmand reporter was a TV performer or actor once. From the 1980’s downward, their job is in full activity many TV programs.

Conclusion
I thought that speaker in TV program is announcer. But, it is mistake. Actually, they have part each other.
I knew that TV program is made by various people. And, by write this essay, I was interested in mass media. [465words]

2007年12月5日水曜日

Book review2-16: Planet Blue -Sukiyaki-

This book tells me something, because this book has some story. I like this story in the book.
Do you like Sukiyaki? This story tell me how to make Sukiyaki in English. And this book has many illustrations. So, I can understand soon. I think that I want to make Sukiyaki. [51words]

2007年12月4日火曜日

Work Work Watching

This is very funny. We can study English. I hope you like this. Please look it!! [16words]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=p8doJzgv2C4

Book review 2-15: KING ARTHUR

This book is written about king. It is the 650 in England. There is war everywhere, because the old king dead and he has no son. But, one man appears. . . He is Arthur.
I think that this book is interesting. But, I was reflect. If you are interested in this story, please read this book. [57words]

Book review 2-14: FOOD AND DRINK IN BRITAIN

This book teaches us about British food and drink.
Although Britain is quite a small country, it offers a wide choice of food and drink.
In Britain you can find traditional food like roast beef or fish and chips. Naturally you can buy Italian, Mexican, and West Indian food. Tea is often described as the national drink, but in Britain's pubs you can drink beers and wines.
If you areinterested in Britain, you should read this book. Please read it. [80words]

Book review 2-13: The Blue Cat Club

James and Chantal are main character in this story.
They lived in a small town near Cannes in France. They are in their garden. "Where can we go this evening?" Chantal asks. "Let's go to the Blue Cat Club," James says. They decided to go to the Blue Cat Club.
They drive down into Cannes and look for the Blue Cat Club. It is in a big street near the sea.
They go into the Blue Cat Club and sit at a table at the front. There is music and people are dancing. They asked a man for a tomato juice. The man brings the drinks quickly to their table.
Suddenly, the music stops and the cabaret starts. They see Merlin, the Man of Magic. He is very clever. He does magic tricks. It is wonderful! But. . .
If you wanted to know the continuance, you should read this book. [151words]

Book review 2-12: Girl on a Motorcycle

Main character is Kenny in this story. He is going across America by bus.
One evening in summer, his bus arrives in a little town in California. He thought that " I want to stop here tonight!" He get off the bus with his bag.

Kenny goes into the motel in the little town fifty kilometers away from Los Angeles.
An hour later, Kenny comes down to eat. Then he saw a girl arrive on a motorcycle. Kenny thinks "I think I know her face," "Is she somebody famous?"
As same time, in a street in Los Angeles, somebody is robbing a security guard outside a supermarket. The robber is sitting on a motorcycle and has a gun. "Give me the money!"the robber told the security guard. The security guard gave the robber the money.
After the robbery, the supermarket manager phones the police. The security guard told "The robber has a blond hair."
Early the next morning , Kenny puts on the in his room. A news-reader is talking about supermarket robbery. There are some pictures from the supermarket camera."The robber is somebody with long blond hair, and with a motorcycle," says the news-reader.
Suddenly, Kenny remembers the girl at the motel desk. 'Is it her?" "Is she the robber?" he thinks.


This story come to a new development. If you are interested in this story, please read it. I recommend this book!! [235words]

Book review 2-11: New York Cafe

This story is written about computer or e-mail in the future. So, I don't this story. Because, It is difficult for me. I can't under stand this story. But, if you interested in computer or e-mail, this story may be interesting. [41words]

2007年11月28日水曜日

Book review 2-10: A NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE

Sarah and Jessica are main character in this story.
They are going to New Zealand for a holiday. At the airport the girls look for a taxi. They found a boy. He was waving to them. So, he handed over the taxi to them. They took the taxi. "To the bus station, please." Sarah says to the driver. The taxi stops at the bus station. Suddenly, Jessica sees a mobile phone on the taxi floor. This is his mobile phone. So, they look for the boy. They proved his name. His name is Michael. But, they don't find easily.
At last they find Michael. So, he was very pleased. And, he present for them. He gave them tickets. So, they go and see whales. They are very pleased too.
I thought that I want to read this book when I was looking for book. Because, I will go to stay with a family in New Zealand. This book is interesting. But, I didn't be excited. [165words]

Asami's book review

A Little Woman


This is Asami's blog.
I watched this movie. It is very nice story. Please read her book review and watch this movie. [22words]

Manami's blog: Book Review 2-09

Manami's blog: Book Review 2-09

I think that Manami's blog is very nice. She wrote plain. So, I can read easy. Please read her blog. [20words]

2007年11月27日火曜日

Book review 2-09: TAXI OF TERROR

A main character is Jack in this story. He changes his job. So, his colleagues held farewell party for him. Everybody is having a good time. After the party, he worried. "How do I get home?" He cannot find a taxi. He walks for a long time and very tired. At last, he sees a taxi. He took the taxi. And, he went to sleep soon. When taxi stop at a traffic light. Suddenly. . . Please read continuance of this story!!! This story is very exciting. [88words]

2007年11月25日日曜日

4th Essay Community Life

Community service ~Kumamoto City~
I introduce community service of Kumamoto City to you. For example, volunteer work, some events, International exchange and so on. These activities are done by Kumamoto City or citizen’s group in Kumamoto.


Volunteer
About welfare
Kumamoto City offers various services or information to citizen. For example, it gives us some guidebooks about welfare, nursing care or insurance. So, we can know detail about it. And, if you didn’t understand it, we can go for advice.
Moreover, we can be subsidized by Kumamoto City. So, we may depend on such system when you have a problem.

About environment
Kumamoto City wrestles to save water. So, Kumamoto City appeals to the citizens to save water.
Kumamoto City holds some events to save water. For example, it holds symposium to save water. And, Kumamoto City or volunteer group practice afforestation project. http://www.kumamoto-waterlife.jp/imgkiji/pub/default.asp?c_id=29

And, Kumamoto City wrestles to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. So, Kumamoto City forms “CO2 diet club”. We can participate in this club. http://www.city.kumamoto.kumamoto.jp/kankyo/co2_diet/
This is very nice idea.
In addition to this, Kumamoto City has many projects. So, why don’t you participate in it?

About child raising
Kumamoto city supports with our child rising. For example, Kumamoto City built some facilities. There are “zidokan”, “Kumamoto City child culture hall” or “Kumamoto City yume moyai hall” and so on. Children and mother or father exchange another family in these facilities. So, parents can talk about child rising. http://www.city.kumamoto.kumamoto.jp/kosodateshien/hotstation.html
And, a campaign is hold nationally. Certainly, Kumamoto City does this campaign. This is “Kumamoto City Orange ribbon campaign 2007”. This is campaign to prevent child abuse. Some events hold in Kumamoto City. Perhaps, you can see these events in down town and so on. http://www.city.kumamoto.kumamoto.jp/content/web/asp/kiji_detail.asp?LS=6&ID=4805&pg=1&sort=0

Offer us some events
Lecture
Some lectures are hold at community center in Kumamoto City. So, we can learn about guide of lifelong learning, housework, Japanese culture and so on. I think that these events help your life.

Sports meeting
Kumamoto city holds some sports events. For example, there are baseball meetings or sumo meetings and so on.
And, Kumamoto City lends out sports tools for free. In addition, we can lend gym or some facilities. So, we can enjoy sports.

Other events
Kumamoto City holds some events. For example, international exchange, music competition, exhibition and so on. So, we can participate in these events without constraint. If you interest in these, please look this page.
http://www.city.kumamoto.kumamoto.jp/index.html


Information
Kumamoto City offers some information by Internet.

About Sight seeing
For example, we can see shows about Kumamoto castle or plants and animals in zoo. In addition, we can know specialty. And, it teaches us traffic density or holdup. So, we can understand about Kumamoto. This is very convenient.

Politics
If you want to know politics in Kumamoto City, you can know it by Kumamoto City’s Website. So, you will understand about budget, principle, finance and so on. http://www.city.kumamoto.kumamoto.jp/content/web/asp/kiji_list.asp?LS=35&tid=4


Conclusion
I knew something about Kumamoto city by to write this essay. Kumamoto City holds some events and offers some services. So, there are help our life. I think that we should use these services effectively. [522words]

English part2

I introduced it before. But, this is different. Please look it!! [11words]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=QnOOSZlfySA

2007年11月21日水曜日

English part1

Recently, I watch 'eigo de syaberanaito' on TV. This is very interesting TV program. I can learn many things. In addition, I can study English. So, this is very nice. Please look it!! [31words]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=RS1ZiMPJwdQ

2007年11月11日日曜日

Third Essay  ☆Toy Story☆


Toy Story
Introduction
Movie information
Release: 1995
Genre: animated movie
Director: Jhon Lasseter
Title: Toy Story
This movie was made by Pixar. It made many movies. So, Pixar is famous over the world.

Outline
Main characters are many toys in this story. These toys can speak and move. These toys are a boy’s toys. This boy’s name is Andy. He is six years old. He has many toys. Above all, his favorite toy was Woody. Woody is cowboy doll. But, one day Andy was given new toy. And, Andy liked this new toy. So, Woody was jealous……


Main Character
Woody
Woody is one of main characters in this story. He is cowboy doll. He is clever. But, he is a little fearful and a toy which feels lonesome easily. He likes Andy very much. So, he was jealous to Buzz. And, he carelessly did terrible thing. This accident caused Woody and Buzz started adventure. They cooperated with each other to over some troubles. So, finally he accepted to Buzz. I understand his feeling. So, Woody is very dear toy.

Buzz Lightyear
Buzz is Andy’s new toy. He is an attraction figure. But, first he didn’t know that he is toy. He is cool and calm. Moreover he has the sense of equity. He suffered disservice by Woody. But, he was cooperated him. So, he is kind. And, he is manly and nice toy.

Bo Peep
Bo is very cute lamp stand. She is very attractive toy. She has blue eyes and blond hair. In addition, she wears cute dress.
Maybe, Woody likes her. So, it is very interesting.

Conclusion
This story is remembered child heart. So, I become exhilarate. And, I feel valuable friendship. This is very wonderful. In addition, I think that this story teaches children who this movie to treasure toys. This movie is very nice. [308words]

2007年11月7日水曜日

Fall Semester Essays

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Mega-
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Mega essay: Kumamoto
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Favorite
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07.10.26
Second Essay ~My favorite place~ 07.10.26

305
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Movie
review
07.11.11
Third Essay ☆Toy Story☆
07.11.11

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07.11.25
Fourth Essay Community Life
07.11.25

522
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2007年11月6日火曜日

☆Mr Children☆ Hero



I like this song. This song's title is 'Hero'. I can feel something from this words. And I think something. Please listen this song. [24words]

2007年10月26日金曜日

Second Essay ~My favorite place~

My favorite place
My room

Introduction
My favorite place is my room. My room has many factors what relaxes me. My room is unified white wall and brown furniture. And, curtain is pink. So, I introduce in detail about my room and my favorite space.

Closet
If you entered my room, you can see closet on your left side. This closet is large and convenient. Many clothes are stored in this closet. But, I can find clothes what I want to wear easily. If I didn’t it, clothes were lying about in the room.

Table and sofa
There is a table and sofa in front of the closet. This sofa is very comfortable. There are some cushions or stuffed animals on there. I read magazine there. And, table is near the sofa. There are many cosmetics on the table. This table is just size for me.

Shelf
There is a shelf in front of table from sofa point of view. There are some perfumes and watches in the shelf. And, there is MD component and some necklaces on it. In addition, I displayed some photos on the wall near here.

Bed
Bed is the best space in my room. My bed is semi-double. So, I can sleep easy. There are some photos, albums, and candles on the bedside. Especially, albums are my precious treasure. I want to put precious thing at bedside. So, I look it sometimes. And I have a pillow. This is very cute. I like it.

Balcony
There is a big window inmost in my room. There is balcony outside this window. I can see moon or stars from there. And, I can see firework in the summer. This may be best place.

Conclusion
I can feel relaxed to be in my room. My room is one of the necessaries of my life and my favorite place. [305words]

2007年10月21日日曜日

Baseball Game


Today I went to watch a baseball game. It held in Kengun.

Our game started at about 1:30. First, our team was offense. They worked hard to scored a point. But, they can't get it.

Afterward our team were scored 3runs in the 3rd inning.

Finally, our team were given last chance. But, our team can't come from behind. Our team lost a match.

But, I enjoyed watching game. I think that they did good play. [76words]

Driving School


Yesterday, I went to a driving school. I drove over the freeway.

First, we went to Mifune interchange. And, we left Mifune for Ueki. It was challenge for me. At first, I was tensed up. But, I was calm soon.

On the way, we rest for a spell at Kitakumamoto service area for thirty minutes. Then, I ate ice cream. It was made from soy milk and sweet potato. It was delicious.

Afterward we left there. And, we went to Ueki. We drove there momentarily.

So, we went to Ueki interchange again. And, we came back to school.

I enjoyed driving. [101words]

2007年10月18日木曜日

Proto-Portfolio 2-01: Reviews, Posts and Words

Proto-Portfolio 2-01: Reviews, Posts and Words
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2007年10月12日金曜日

Mega essay: Kumamoto


kumamoto

Introduction


foods

meats
Most famous meat of Kumamoto is horse meat. The locals eat this raw often. It is called ‘Basashi’ in Japanese. Horse meat called ‘cherry meat’. This is another name of it. Because of this meat looks so beautiful red and vivid marbled. In Kansai, to eat the horse meat is not popular but it is ordinary thing in Kousyu, foreign country (especially in Europe) and Kumamoto. And it is known as healthy food. So it is a rich food than beef and pork. There are many iron, vitamin, calcium and glycogen in it. In addition, it has high protein and low fat. That is why, it is good for the health and suited for diet. It taste sweet and plain than the other meats. Above all, its sweet is the most characteristic thing. ‘Baniku’ is good for the health and taste good too.

vegetables
It can grow many kind of vegetables in Kumamoto. First, Kumamoto is the top of the Japan to produce of mini tomato. Mini tomato of Kumamoto has high sugar content. So, we can eat it as if to eat fruit. And beautiful color of it is become accent of dishes. Next is eggplant. It is called ‘Nasubi’ in Japanese. There are two kind of eggplants in Kumamoto. One is called ‘Higonodekonasu’. It looks dark color and slim than ordinary eggplant. Another one is called ‘higomurasaki’. It looks purple color and it is the larger than the ordinary eggplant. In addition, it has no seed. And it has tender meat. That is why, it is nice to roast. The way of this is called ‘Yakinasu’ in Japanese. Besides of these, there are many vegetable in Kumamoto. For example, sweet potato, Japanese radish and carrot are famous vegetables in there.

sweets
There are many sweet in Kumamoto. First is ‘銅銭糖’ . It is a famous sweet in ozu-tyou. It is made in ‘浪花屋’. It looks white stick and there are Japanese ‘Anko’ inside it. It is said that a lord ate it long ago. Next is ‘Yotsumemanju’. It is made in ‘Yotsumehonten’ in Kumamoto city. Inside it is Japanese ‘Anko’ and it is wrapped with sponge cake. It looks so original. Next is ‘Mitudukeringo-cake’. It is made in ‘清正製菓’ in Kumamoto city. It is the cake flavor of cheese. And there are apples on it. It is good when a break. Besides of these, there are many popular sweet in Kumamoto. For example, ‘Musyagaeshi’, ‘Ikinaridango’ and ‘Jindaiko’ in there.

Sight seeing

Kumamoto city
Kumamoto City has many sightseeing spot. For example, Kumamoto Castle, Suizenzi Park, Kumamoto museum, Kumamoto prefectural art museum and so on. These are wonderful each and every. Especially, it is 400 years since Kumamoto Castle was build. So, many events are held in Kumamoto Castle this year. And, you can go downtown from Kumamoto Castle. Many stores stand in a row. We can go shopping or eating local dishes. If you rode in bus or streetcar, you can go to Suizenzi Park or Kumamoto zoo. Suizenzi Park is very beautiful. It is a beautiful Japanese garden. There are torii, pond, Tadatoshi Hosokawa’s bronze statue and so on. You can ramble and feel a history. And, Kumamoto zoo has many kinds of animal. For example, monkey, giraffe, leopard and so on. You can touch goat or sheep. And, there is a botanical garden. You will be able to look at rare plants. In addition, there is Ezu Lake near there. You can go fishing or riding in boat. These spots besides there are night view spots like Hanaokayama. You will be able to see beautiful night view. So, Kumamoto City has many wonderful spots. Please visit these places.

Aso
Aso has many beautiful natures. First, I introduce Mt. Aso. It is well-known to caldera. This caldera is the biggest in the world. You can look around crater vicinity when volcanic activity is a quiet. There is Aso volcano museum. And, Aso is fame by hot spring. There are many hot spring in Aso. These have almost open air bath. You will be able to relax. Next, I introduce a truck train. This runs between Tateno and Takamori. This truck train dose not have window. A splendid view will unfold before your eyes. Perhaps you may look cosmos at this season. Next I introduce ‘Hanaasobi’ in Aso City. There are restaurant or museum in ‘Hanaasobi’. We can enjoy seeing many kinds of rose in this facility all year around. And, we can try to make tofu in ‘tofu museum’ . This is very interesting. Finally, I introduce ‘Aso farmland’. There are many shop in there. You will be able to savor beer, meat, sweets and so on. So, we can lodge at this facility. Please visit Aso. You will surely relax. And, you may be able to valuable experience.

Amakusa
Amakusa has beautiful sea. So, there are aquarium in Amakusa. First, I introduce ‘Ushibuka kaityu park’. This park is very beautiful. You can look in the sea. Next, I introduce ‘Amakusa dolphin world’. We can contact dolphin. Dolphin or sea lion’s show is very popular. And, we can watch many forms of life. Next, I introduce ‘Shiro Amakusa memorial hall’. Shiro Amakusa is fame. If you visited this memorial hall, you could learn history.

history

pre-history
Kumamoto has a warm climate, rich water, a very large hill. So, It is predicted that people settled down in Kumamoto for around 15,000 years. In Yayoi period, rice growing begins quickly, and bronze ware and the ironware are seen because it is near the continent. The Japanese oldest iron ax is excavated in Tamana-gun Tensuimachi, and it shows that Yayoi Culture prospered. Climate of Kumamoto is sung in "Manyoshu tanka collection". The remains of the Jomon period are discovered in Amakusa Island. About 800 places have remains in Kumamoto.

Middle history
When the Heian era began, there was 99 volost in 14 counties and the bottom in the Higo country. When the manor heyday, about 10 baronies such as Aso manor and Yamaga manor were made. When the Kamakura period, Samurais were appointed by a lord of a manor and the protection. Mr. Aso and Kikuchi showed power in Kumamoto. From 1587, Kiyomasa Kato and Yukinaga Konishi ruled over the country of Higo. Kiyomasa Kato built Kumamoto Castle. Now, Kumamoto Castle is called "three Japanese fine castles" with Himeji Castle and Nagoya Castle. Kato received a trace of Konishi who died out by a fight of Sekigahara, and unified Higo. When it was the late Tokugawa period, the finance of the feudal clan became gradually hard. They tried for various political reforms and promotion of industry, but the shogunate government collapsed soon.

Modern history
In 1869, the Higo feudal clan was changed to Kumamoto feudal clan after return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor. The Kumamoto feudal clan became Kumamoto by establishment of prefectures in place of feudal domains of 1971. In 1871, Kumamoto medical school, Kumamoto Dutch learning school were established, and the modernization by Western civilization was planned. On the other hand, the family with samurai antecedents had dissatisfaction toward the new government. So the Southwestern Rebellion happened. Kumamoto became the battle place. Afterwards, a great number of changes were performed, and the local government system advanced slowly afterwards in the direction of the local self-government. Kumamoto city was born in 1889. And, merger advanced more, and new cities, towns and villages were born. And now Kumamoto has 11 cities, 62 towns and 21villages.

festival

kumamoto city
The most famous festival is ‘Hinokunimatsuri’ in Kumamoto city. It is held august every year in Kumamoto castle. This festival has two days. It has a firework for the first night. And it has a dance called ‘Otemoyansoodori’ in Kumamoto for the second night. Many dancer enjoy it. They do makeup as they like and they dance around the Kumamoto city. There are play of Japanese ‘Tsugaru-syamisen’ last year.

South area
In Yatsushiro city, a big fireworks display is performed every year. A lot of famous pyrotechnicians compete for their skill. There are fireworks launched to music. It is performed every middle of October. 10,000 fireworks are launched in this festival. It is full of a lot of people. There are many people coming from the Kyushu outside.
In Yamaga city, there is a big festival to be called the ‘Yamaga Touryou Festival’. It is famous that woman cheats ‘Touryou’ on her head. It is so beautiful.


North area
North area has many kinds of festival or events. I will introduce you. First, I introduce firework in Tamana City. This is a big event in summer. It is powerful but beautiful. Similarly, Sanoyoi fire carnival holds every year in Arao City. This is firework too. When reach the climax of this event, it produce season image. For example, ‘cherry’, ‘sea’, ‘colored leaves’, and ‘snow’. This is very beautiful. Next, I introduce goldfish festival in Nagasu town. It is held dipping for goldfish championship. At once, flea market is held. This is very interesting. In addition, Nagasu has other festival. It is ‘Hamayumi Festival’. This is traditional festival and naked festival. This is very gallant. Finally, I introduce ‘Yamaga garden lantern festival’. This is famous festival. It is hold every year in Yamaga when the Bon Festival. When this festival is held, women put gold garden lantern on own head.So, everyone dance fascinating. This light is very beautiful and very fantastic. Please visit these festival. [631words]

quickpost

Topic: School Festival
October. 10
I like school festival very much. Because it is interesting. This year our circle will sell karaage. We decided summer vacation. I like karaage. So, I am very happy. In addition, school festival held some shop. So, we can eat something we like. And, I will memory this thing. So, this is very valuable. I look forward to coming school festival day. I want to enjoy it. [67words]

2007年10月10日水曜日

Shoichiro's blog: Mega essey

Shoichiro's blog: Mega essey

This blog is very nice.
I was gave many information about Kumamoto.

Mega essay: Sight seeing spots

Sight seeing

Kumamoto city

Kumamoto City has many sightseeing spot. For example, Kumamoto Castle, Suizenzi Park, Kumamoto museum, Kumamoto prefectural art museum and so on. These are wonderful each and every. Especially, it is 400 years since Kumamoto Castle was build. So, many events are held in Kumamoto Castle this year. And, you can go downtown from Kumamoto Castle. Many stores stand in a row. We can go shopping or eating local dishes. If you rode in bus or streetcar, you can go to Suizenzi Park or Kumamoto zoo. Suizenzi Park is very beautiful. It is a beautiful Japanese garden. There are torii, pond, Tadatoshi Hosokawa’s bronze statue and so on. You can ramble and feel a history. And, Kumamoto zoo has many kinds of animal. For example, monkey, giraffe, leopard and so on. You can touch goat or sheep. And, there is a botanical garden. You will be able to look at rare plants. In addition, there is Ezu Lake near there. You can go fishing or riding in boat. These spots besides there are night view spots like Hanaokayama. You will be able to see beautiful night view. So, Kumamoto City has many wonderful spots. Please visit these places.

Aso

Aso has many beautiful natures. First, I introduce Mt. Aso. It is well-known to caldera. This caldera is the biggest in the world. You can look around crater vicinity when volcanic activity is a quiet. There is Aso volcano museum. And, Aso is fame by hot spring. There are many hot spring in Aso. These have almost open air bath. You will be able to relax. Next, I introduce a truck train. This runs between Tateno and Takamori. This truck train dose not have window. A splendid view will unfold before your eyes. Perhaps you may look cosmos at this season. Next I introduce ‘Hanaasobi’ in Aso City. There are restaurant or museum in ‘Hanaasobi’. We can enjoy seeing many kinds of rose in this facility all year around. And, we can try to make tofu in ‘tofu museum’ . This is very interesting. Finally, I introduce ‘Aso farmland’. There are many shop in there. You will be able to savor beer, meat, sweets and so on. So, we can lodge at this facility. Please visit Aso. You will surely relax. And, you may be able to valuable experience.

Amakusa

Amakusa has beautiful sea. So, there are aquarium in Amakusa. First, I introduce ‘Ushibuka kaityu park’. This park is very beautiful. You can look in the sea. Next, I introduce ‘Amakusa dolphin world’. We can contact dolphin. Dolphin or sea lion’s show is very popular. And, we can watch many forms of life. Next, I introduce ‘Shiro Amakusa memorial hall’. Shiro Amakusa is fame. If you visited this memorial hall, you could learn history. [466words]


2007年10月8日月曜日

quickpost

Topic: School Festival
October. 3
School festival is very fun. Because we can meet many friends. So, I will be very happy. kumamoto gakuen University will hold school festival from November first. So, I will join this festival. I think that our festival will be very excellent. I enjoyed our festival last year. I look forward to [52words]

quickpost

Topic: Summer vacation
September. 26
I enjoyed this summer vacation. First, I went to amusement park with my boyfriend. Second, I went to sea twice. It was very beautiful view. I enjoyed swimming there. And, I went to eat lunch or dinner with my friends many times. And, I go to driving school since last month. It is very hard. I want to get driving license. So. I studied English. <65words>

Book review 2-08: Give us the Money

This book is very interesting. Main character is Adam Gray. He works in a bank. This story start his mistake. This is very fun. And some accidents happen. So, I was excited. This book is very wonderful. It is easy to read and this story is interesting. Please read this book. [51words]

Book review 2-07: Party Fun

This book is very easy to read. Probably, we can read this book a few minutes. So, I can't be satisfied. Because, this book has only few words. But, this book has many pictures. These are very wonderful. I think that I want to read this series once in a while. [51words]

2007年10月3日水曜日

Ayumi's blog

Sleeping Luca: What is Kumamoto's good point? [eaasy4]

This essay is wonderfully workmanship.

Tom-room: kumamoto

Tom-room: kumamoto

This is Tomoko's essay.
This is very interesting.

mika's blog: Kumamoto

mika's blog: Kumamoto

This is very nice essay.
It is so interesting.

2007年10月2日火曜日

Book review 2-06: Feathers, Flippers and Feet


This book has many pictures. For example, birds, insects, reptile, mammal and so on. It is wonderful.

And, this book comprises quiz here and there. So, it is very interesting.

I enjoyed watching pictures and thinking some quiz. [38words]

Book review 2-05: A Pretty Face


Zoe is seventeen years old. She is heroine in this story. She likes book. So, she works in a book store in the little town.

One day, she gets angry with some man. His name is Mike Morrison. So, she thought of to trick him. So, she had a good idea. She disguised and she told a lie. But, they end up as make good friends.

This story is very interesting. [71words]

Book review 2-04: SINBAD


This story is very interesting.

A hero is Sinbad in this story. He travels by ship. And, he is attacked by a big snake or a pirate on the way. But, he is wise and bravery. So, he could get over difficulties in this story. Finally, he get a lot of money, and he share it with poor people. He is a very kind boy.

I was very excited by this story. Please read this story. [76words]

☆ Mai Birthday ☆


Today is my birthday. I became twenty years old. I received email from my friends. I was very happy. I like my friends very much.
And, I thank my family.
☆ I want to become a lovely creature ☆ [39words]

2007年10月1日月曜日

Book review 2-03: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS



It is London in 1872. Mr. Phileas Fogg is hero in this story. He is a English gentleman. He lives in London. He is a unmarried man. But, he has got a French servant.
One day, he decided to go round the world in eighty days. He meets a woman on the his way. Her name is Aouda. He visits various place with her. For example, Hong Kong, Yokohama, San Francisco and so on. Finally, Fogg marries Mrs Aouda. He's a very happy man.
Please read it. [87words]

❤ Thank you ❤


My birthday is tomorrow, but I was celebrated my twentieth birthday by my friends today. I received cake from them. So, we ate it together. It was very delicious. I like strawberry above all. I was very happy!!! [38words]

☆ Shopping ② ☆


Today, I went to shopping in Kumamoto Hanshin with my friends. We bought other material for dance party. It was very cheap. So, we have profited.


We must work hard to make a costume by day after tomorrow!!!

Book review 2-02: RAINFORESTS


This book is written about rain forests. And, many pictures are appeared in this book. Those are very beautiful.

But, this book is also written about disappearing forests.

This book thought me problem to live close together. [37words]

Book review 2-01: TOURISM


This book thought me about tourism.
Tourism started in Roman times. I knew it for the first time.
I read next chapter. This chapter is written about hotels. Hotel is necessary for tourism. Today, there are many kind of hotels. For example, a hotel has a small Church or a cinema. It is very beautiful and attractive.
This book is written about Eco-tourism or environmental destruction by tourism besides it.
Naturally, I like tourism. I want to go to travel. [80words]



2007年9月30日日曜日

★ Shopping ★


Today, I went to shopping with my sister. I bought clothes, a pair of shoes and so on. I enjoyed shopping. I want to go to shopping again. But, I have no money... [33 words]

☆ Shopping ☆


Yesterday, I went to shopping with my friends. Because we must preparation for dance party. This time our club decided to join it in Halloween costume. So, we shopped round.


We found hat in a shopping mall. It is very cheap!! So, we decided to buy it. But we can't find other material.


So, we must go to shopping later on... [61 words]

song for you


The other day, I went karaoke-singing with my friends. I was depressed then. So, They sang me many songs. I was very happy. I was moved to tears by their songs. I like 'song for you' above all. This song is sung by EXILE. Please listen to this song!!


'We sing this song for you tonight...'

[56 words]

2007年7月24日火曜日

Review; Season

Summer has come!! I hate the heat of summer. I can stand the cold of winter compared with it. But, I like summer. Because, I can enjoy something. For example, sea bathing, firework, festival and so on. And, I can wear yukata. I like yukata very much. So, I want to go to festival this summer vacation.
I like winter too. Because, there are many events in winter. For example, Christmas, New Year's Day, Saint Valentine's Day and so on. All event are pleasant me.
In addition, it snow in winter. So, I can snowboarding. I have been to Hiroshima to snowboarding in this winter. I enjoyed it. I want to go there next year.

☆shopping③☆

I will go to shopping today. There are many goods that I want. So, I study in the morning. After the study I will go to some store. I want to get bag or cloths. I'm looking forward to go to shopping.

Go on a diet!!

I am on a diet. Because, I want to wear swimwear and go to sea.
First, I must skip a lunch. And, I must exercise. It is very hard for me!!

test!!

Last Saturday, I had to take a test. This test was very hard. So, I studied hard the day before.
Nevertheless, that test made difficult for me. But, I stuck it out. I hope to get a unit!!

study!!

I studied English and Japanese history last Friday. Because, I must take an exam. So, I didn't have no class but, I went to school. And, I studied with my friends in student's cafeteria.
I don't like study. But, I think that work hard to study for exam.