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]