mai diary

Suggestion's for successors

2008-01-30T11:20:00.000+09:00

First, I think that I want to be good at typing skill. I am slowly to type. So, it is very hard for me to type fast. I reflected some ways to type fast.
First, I think that I should memorize many words. Next, I should review grammar. Finally, I should practice typing. These are very important things. If I did these things, I would be able to type fast.
I want to study for spring vacation to up English skill. [81words]

☆EXILE☆　Lovers Again

2008-01-29T01:59:00.000+09:00

Do you know EXILE? They are famous singer in Japan. I like their songs. They are good at singing and dancing.
Today, I will introduce you about 'Lovers Again'. This is winter song. This is very nice. Please listen it. [40words]

animation

2008-01-29T00:45:00.000+09:00

Do you Know this animation? I like this series.
This time, they are amusement park. Please watch it. [18words]

☆Coming of Age Day☆

2008-01-14T19:06:00.013+09:00

Today is Coming of Age Day. Yesterday I attended ceremony. I wore long-sleeved kimono.
Yesterday, I was very happy because I can meet classmate when I was junior high school student and high school student. We talked something. And we took many pictures. After the ceremony, I went to alumni meeting. I drank beer, sake and so on.
Yesterday is very precious day for me. [65words]

white wine

2008-01-14T19:06:00.011+09:00

Next, I drunk white wine. This is delicious too. This is called 'Kyohou no sizuku'. My mother told me that she like white wine better than red wine. So, I heard that she feel taste of grape. But, I like both wine. I thought that I can drink very sweet wine. I want to try other kind of alcoholic drinks. [60words]

red wine

2008-01-14T19:06:00.009+09:00

I got present from my uncle, because I come of age. The present is wine. I got red wine and white wine. I was very happy.
First, I drunk red wine with my mother. It taste is very sweet. I don't like wine. but, I think that this wine is delicious. I was surprised. I am looking forward to drinking white wine. [62words]

animation

2008-01-14T19:06:00.007+09:00

This animation is interesting. But, I thought something. I think that mother does her's best for her children. So, I learned many things. [23words]

☆mister Donut☆

2008-01-14T19:06:00.003+09:00

Recently, I often go to mister Donut. I have liked it since I was child. Have you ever gone to mister Donut? I love mister Donut!! My favorite donut is 'choco fashion' . This is so delicious. I always eat it. And, I drink ice tea. I can relax.

But, I want to eat other donut. So, last week I bought other menu. It is called 'Rich Donut'. I chose a taste of custard cream. It was delicious. And, I bought another one. It is called 'D-pop'. It has six tastes Donut. So, we can enjoy some tastes. This is very wonderful!!

However, I want to know more about mister Donut and menu. So, I watched mister Donut's web site. I will introduce you about it.

First, I had my eye on pies or muffins. Of course, there are many kinds of taste. Especially, I want eat 'cheese muffin', because I have eaten other taste.

Next, I watched soup and yamucha menu. These look delicious. I was surprised that there are many menus. I want to eat all.

This web site is very interesting. I can to know something about mister Donut. I want you to watch this web site. [200words]

http://www.misterdonut.jp/index.html

☆nail☆

2008-01-14T19:06:00.001+09:00

The day before yesterday, I went to beauty salon, because I was made nail art. Yesterday, I came of age. So, I wanted to be made cute nail. Last week, I told nailist some image. But, I couldn't wait. So, I received the coming of age day.
I was surprised, because it was so cute. I was so happy. [59words]

☆McDonald☆

2008-01-14T19:04:00.011+09:00

I decided my new part time job. It is to work McDonald. Certainly, do you know it don't you? McDonald is very famous shop in the world. Many countries have McDonald. So, we can eat McDonald's hamburger if we weren't in Japan. This is very useful.And, McDonald's menus are very cheap. In addition, we don't need to wait more. These are very nice.I will work McDonald in downtown from next month. I want to work hard!! [78words]
http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/

☆Sukima　Switch☆　Kanade

2008-01-14T19:04:00.009+09:00

animation

2008-01-14T19:03:00.001+09:00

This animation is very interesting. They are very funny. Please watch it!![12words]

☆aiko☆ Hanabi

2008-01-14T19:02:00.007+09:00

I want make it!!

2008-01-14T19:02:00.005+09:00

http://www.katch.ne.jp/~takeda/sonota/namatyoko.htm

☆Shonan no kaze☆ Suirenka

2008-01-14T19:02:00.003+09:00

☆Kato Miliyah☆　LALALA feat. Wakadanna

2008-01-14T19:01:00.013+09:00

Recently, I often listen to this song. I sympathize with this words. I am little sad. but, I like this song. Please listen it. I think that you can sympathize too. [31words]

☆Shopping☆

2008-01-14T19:01:00.011+09:00

I went shopping in downtown. I had decided to buy knit cap. I found it one shop. I hesitated to buy which knit cap because there are many kinds of caps.
After for a minute, I decided a knit cap. It color is white. The price is 3000 yen.
I will go to Hiroshima to snowboarding next month. I will bring it. [62words]

English

2008-01-14T19:01:00.005+09:00

Do you know this TV program? I like it. This is broadcasted on Monday night. It is famous. So, I think that you have often heard this TV program title. This is 'Eigo de syaberanaito'.
This time, they talk about NBA English. This is so interesting. Please watch this program. [50words]

☆Mr. Children☆　tabidati no uta

2008-01-14T19:01:00.003+09:00

I like Mr. Children. I have written about this before. He is very cool. And, his voice is very nice. I love him and his music.
He sings a song which is new single. The title is 'Tabidati no uta'. I like this song.
I think that his songs have many messages. I have't gone to thier live. I want to go sometime.
I will introduce you other song again. Please look forward to watching his music. [77words]

☆Kobukuro☆　kaze

2008-01-14T19:00:00.007+09:00

camera

2008-01-14T19:00:00.005+09:00

I bought new digital camera, because I will go to New Zealand next month.
This camera is very nice. It has many functions. The color is pink, because pink is my favorite color. I want to take many photos. [39words]

☆Kobukuro☆ Yuki no furanai mati

2008-01-14T19:00:00.003+09:00

☆COOKING☆

2008-01-14T19:00:00.001+09:00

I like pumpkin. So, I looked for recipe by web site. This site is very nice. I can understand easily.
And, I noticed that there are many cake which used pumpkin. I was surprised. For example, cake, pie, souffle, tart and so on. It looks delicious. I want to make its. [50words]
http://www.katch.ne.jp/~takeda/taruto/kabo-taruto.htm

animation

2008-01-12T01:09:00.001+09:00

☆AIR STAGE☆

2008-01-12T01:08:00.008+09:00

I bought 'AIR STAGE' yesterday. This time, it is special issue about JAL. So, I can know detail about JAL. I can see uniform former. And, this book was written about CA's private. I can study something. I want to buy it next month. [44words]

animation

2008-01-12T01:08:00.007+09:00

This animation is very interesting. This time, the story is 'home party'. Please watch it. [16words]

☆COOKING☆

2008-01-12T01:08:00.005+09:00

Today, I watched other recipe. I looked for Japanese desert.

So, I found 'Kuzumochi'. Do you know? This is delicious. I have ate it before. But, I didn't know how to make. I thought that this is easy to make. So, I will make it in holiday. [47words]

http://www.katch.ne.jp/~takeda/wahuu/kuzumoti.htm

☆cafe☆

2008-01-12T01:08:00.003+09:00

Recently, I often go to cafe, because I commute English school. Once in a while, I have some free time. So, I go to cafe.
I have some favorite cafe in down town. I introduce you about it.
Today, I introduce 'SAINMARC CAFE'. This cafe is very nice. I can not drink coffee. But, I can enjoy, because there are many menu. I always order ice tea. But, I want to other menu. For example, I want to drink iced choco latte, yuzu tea, clam chowder soup and so on.
And, I always eat bread or cake with ice tea. My favorite bread is 'chococro'. This is chocolate croissant. This is very cheap. The other day I ate chestnut cake at SAINMARC CAFE the front of Kumamoto Gakuen university. This is delicious. I want to eat it again.
I can relax when I exist cafe. Once in a while, I study there.
Please go to cafe. I think that you can relax. [162words]
http://www.saint-marc-hd.com/cafe/index.html

☆aiko☆ kabutomushi

2008-01-12T01:08:00.001+09:00

This song is very popular. I like this song. My friends like this too. Why? I think that she writes words which it catch our heart. So, her songs are famous. And everyone likes its.
So, I want you to listen this song. This is my favorite song in her songs. Please listen it. [54words]

animation

2008-01-11T22:09:00.007+09:00

This time, they study French. It is very interesting. Please watch it. [12words]

☆COOKING☆

2008-01-11T22:09:00.005+09:00

I want to be able to cook this year. So, I looked for a recipe by web site. I found a recipe. It was written how to make 'easy cookie'. This is basic recipe. I want to make it. [39words]

☆DEEN☆ Konomama kimidakewo ubaisaritai

2008-01-11T22:09:00.003+09:00

Do you know this song? I heard when I was child. My mother loves this song and their songs. So, this song is a good old song and remembrance.
This is nice song. I want you to listen this song. [40words]

English

2008-01-11T22:08:00.001+09:00

Do you know Aso Taro? He is a famous politician. He appeared NHK TV program. His English skill is very wonderful.
I thought that he is intimate and companionable. I didn't know it. But, I found about him. Personally, I like him. He has many knowledge and culture. It is very nice.
Please watch this animation. I think that you may be interested in him. [65words]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=5UoOiqmf58o

☆AIR STAGE☆

2008-01-11T22:07:00.005+09:00

I start to read 'AIR STAGE'. This book tells me about airlines. So, I can know it.
This month, this book tells me airlines in Japan. For example, STARFLYER, Skynet Asia Airways, AMAKUSA AIRLINES, All Nippon Airlines, Japan Airlines and so on. These information is very useful. So, I want to buy it next month. [55words]

Study

2008-01-11T22:07:00.003+09:00

I study about Kumamoto now, because I am interested in Kumamoto. Kumamoto has many beautiful place, precious history, delicious food and so on.
This book tells me about Kumamoto. So, I can learn many things. I will take an examination about Kumamoto next month. I want to study hard. [49words]

Writing IVc: Portfolio

2008-01-11T22:07:00.001+09:00

beginning of template [copy from here] /////
Student ID: ０６２０７(last five digits ofyour student no.)

Writing IVc: Portfolio
0.0. Overview
Reviews, Posts, and Words

Months
08
09
10
11
12
01
Totals
fn
Indices
Book reviews
0
0
8
2
8
0
18
Blog posts
0
3
24
9
13
56
105
Words
0
159
3195
1156
2215
8362
15061
TOTAL
0
3
24
9
13

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1.0. Essays
(See: Note 3, below[.])

1.1. Showcase
Shorttitles
[+ links]
Dates(yy.mm.dd)
¶
W
C
L
P
M
Notes
Mega-essay07.10.12
Mega essay: Kumamoto
07.10.12
3
631
2
3
1
0
Favoriteplace(-s)07.10.26
Second Essay ～My favorite place～
07.10.26
7
305
0
0
0
0
Moviereview07.11.11
Third Essay ☆Toy Story☆
07.11.11
6
308
4
0
1
0
Communitylife07.11.25
4th Essay Community Life
07.11.25
12
522
0
3
0
0
TV inJapan07.12.09
5th Essay speaker on TV
07.12.09
7
465
0
2
0
0
Learning w/computers07.12.21
Learning with Computer
07.12.12
7
781
2
0
0
0
Totals
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65
3012
8
8
2
0
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Key:
¶: number of paragraphs three or more sentences in length
W: number of words
C: number of comments
L: number of links
P: number of photos or other graphicsM: number of other media included

1.2. Best Essay
Selection and Assessment: Which of those essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

I think that third Essay is the best essay, because I can write detail information. So, I watched Toy Story again.

2.0. Comments
Showcase
Titles of posts with links
Dates of comments (yy.mm.dd)
Numbers of words in comments
Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*
Mika’s blog: Kumamoto
07.10.03
9
Bad
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
Shoitiro’s blog: Megaessay
07.10.10
12
So-so
2.4. Most comments on:
Titles of posts with link
Dates of posts (yy.mm.dd)
Total number of words in comments
Qualities of comments*[*]
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*
Third Essay ☆Toy Story☆
07.11.11
3
Good!!
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?
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07.11.21
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2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?
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1
I wrote in my blog.
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*
Leaning with Computer
07.12.19
1
I wrote in my blog.
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?
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08.01.14
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2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?
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1
I wrote in my blog.

----------* Current semester comments on essays and other posts** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post.

2.6. Additional reflections on comments
I think that I want to write many comments on my friend blog.

4.0. Book Reviews
4.1. Showcase
Short titleswith links
Dates (yy.mm.dd)
Words
Comments
Example:
Vampire Killer
07.05.16
39
1
2-01
TOURISM
07.10.01
80
0
2-02
RAINFORESTS
07.10.01
37
0
2-03
AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS
07.10.01
87
0
2-04
SINBAD
07.10.02
76
0
2-05
A Pretty Face
07.10.02
71
0
2-06
Give us the Money
07.10.02
38
0
2-07
Party fun
07.10.08
51
0
2-08
TAXI OF TERROR
07.10.08
51
0
2-09
TAXI OF TERROR
07.11.27
88
0
2-10
A NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE
07.11.28
165
0
2-11
New York Cafe
07.12.04
41
0
2-12
Girl on a Motorcycle
07.12.04
235
0
2-13
The Blue Cat Club
07.12.04
151
0
2-14
FOOD AND DRINK IN BRITAIN
07.12.04
80
0
2-15
KING ARTHUR
07.12.04
57
0
2-16
Planet Blue –Sukiyaki-
07.12.05
51
0
2-17
ESCAPE
07.12.11
77
0
2-18
Changing places
07.12.14
37
0
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TOTALS:
1437
0
Note: Please calculate book review words and comments totals without the example (above).

2.5. Recent comments display
Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where or why not?

I want to know how to paste in header or footer.

4.2. Best Book Review
Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

I think that I like the best book review is ‘Girl on a Motorcycle’. I could write many words.

5.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media

Showcase
Yes
No
5.1. Does your blog have an archive?
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5.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?
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5.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?
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5.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?
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5.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?
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5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):
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"books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)
○
"essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")
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"quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)
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"links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)
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"movies" (plural) AND "photos" (plural)
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5.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?
○
How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts?
_１２__ other labels attached to three or more posts
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5.4. Overall presentation
What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes or enhancements that you have made on your blog this semester.
I want to paste many pictures or movies.
I want to write many words.
I want to write interesting information.

6.0. Additional reflections on your blog writing
I want to watch someone my blog and write comments.

7.0. Suggestions for your peers and successors
I think that I improve to use typing skill. And I want to learn grammar more.
____________________Notes:
This portfolio template amplifies the template for Writing IIIc portfolios.
The overview section (0.0. Overview, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-01.
The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02.
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☆EXILE☆ Together

2008-01-05T05:52:00.003+09:00

Do you know this song? I think that you have heard.
They are famous singer in Japan. They are good at singing. This is TV program image. This image was broadcasted before. This song's title is 'Together'. This is very nice. By the way, the pianist is Chie Ayato. She plays the piano fluently. It is very nice collaboration. Please listen it. [62words]

School

2008-01-05T05:52:00.001+09:00

I commute an English school. I belong to airline course in the school. I study English and practice a job interview. So I am very busy.
Today, I have lessons. First, I studied math. I answered about simultaneous equation. It was easy for me to solve the problem.
Next, I learned company. It was hard for me. So, I think that I review today's lesson.
Finally, I heard experiences by successful applicant. I learned something.
This year, I work hard to get a job.

☆Thank you☆

2008-01-02T23:46:00.003+09:00

I was got key case from my cousin, because I come of age. She is from Kyoto. She came Kumamoto, because it was the New Year holidays. We talked something. I was very happy. I think that I will gave her something next year. [44words]

morning glow

2008-01-02T23:46:00.001+09:00

I got up early in this morning. And, I opened the window in my room. It was cold today. So, I could see the morning glow. It was beautiful. And, I took a photo. Please look it. [38words]

☆☆HAPPY NEW YEAR☆☆

2008-01-02T23:43:00.001+09:00

Happy New Year!!
I want to stay healthy and enjoy school life in this year.
And, I want to make pleasant memories with my friends. [25words]

Book review 2-18: Changing places

2007-12-14T01:16:00.000+09:00

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☆

2007-12-14T01:15:00.000+09:00

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]

Learning with Computers

2007-12-12T11:09:00.000+09:00

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 ☆

2007-12-12T00:10:00.000+09:00

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]

Book review 2-17: ESCAPE

2007-12-11T23:46:00.000+09:00

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]

5th Essay Speker on TV

2007-12-09T23:14:00.000+09:00

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]

Book review2-16: Planet Blue -Sukiyaki-

2007-12-05T10:53:00.000+09:00

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]

Work Work Watching

2007-12-04T23:28:00.001+09:00

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

2007-12-04T23:27:00.000+09:00

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

2007-12-04T01:01:00.000+09:00

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

2007-12-04T01:00:00.001+09:00

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

2007-12-04T00:58:00.000+09:00

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

2007-12-04T00:47:00.000+09:00

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]

Book review 2-10: A NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE

2007-11-28T21:36:00.000+09:00

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

2007-11-28T10:59:00.000+09:00

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

2007-11-28T10:49:00.000+09:00

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]

Book review 2-09: TAXI OF TERROR

2007-11-27T21:29:00.000+09:00

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]

4th Essay Community Life

2007-11-25T22:04:00.002+09:00

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

2007-11-25T22:04:00.001+09:00

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

English part1

2007-11-21T11:54:00.000+09:00

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

Third Essay 　☆Toy Story☆

2007-11-11T23:49:00.000+09:00

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]

Fall Semester Essays

2007-11-07T11:18:00.001+09:00

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Fall Semester Essays

Essays	Short titles [+ links]	Dates yy.mm.dd	¶	W	C	L	P	M	Notes
Mega- essay 07.10.12	Mega essay: Kumamoto	07.10.12		631	2	3	1	0
Favorite place(-s) 07.10.26	Second Essay ～My favorite place～	07.10.26		305	0		0	0
Movie review 07.11.11	Third Essay ☆Toy Story☆	07.11.11		308	4		1	0
4th essay 07.11.25	Fourth Essay Community Life	07.11.25		522	0	3	0	0
5th essay 07.12.09
6th essay 07.12.21


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Key:

¶: number of paragraphs three or more sentences in length

W: number of words

C: number of comments

L: number of links

P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media included

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☆Mr Children☆　Hero

2007-11-06T21:18:00.003+09:00

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]

Second Essay ～My favorite place～

2007-10-26T01:44:00.002+09:00

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]

Baseball Game

2007-10-21T22:40:00.003+09:00

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

2007-10-21T22:40:00.001+09:00

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]

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

2007-10-18T23:46:00.003+09:00

Proto-Portfolio 2-01: Reviews, Posts and Words
Months	08	09	10	11	12	01	Totals	fn	Indices
Book reviews	0	0	8
Blog posts	0	3	24
Words	0	159	3195
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Mega essay: Kumamoto

2007-10-12T23:32:00.000+09:00

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

2007-10-12T23:31:00.005+09:00

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]

Shoichiro's blog: Mega essey

2007-10-10T11:24:00.000+09:00

Shoichiro's blog: Mega essey

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

Mega essay: Sight seeing spots

2007-10-10T11:08:00.000+09:00

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]

quickpost

2007-10-08T22:07:00.006+09:00

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

2007-10-08T22:07:00.005+09:00

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

2007-10-08T22:07:00.003+09:00

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

2007-10-08T22:07:00.001+09:00

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]

Ayumi's blog

2007-10-03T11:00:00.000+09:00

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

This essay is wonderfully workmanship.

Tom-room: kumamoto

2007-10-03T01:21:00.000+09:00

Tom-room: kumamoto

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

mika's blog: Kumamoto

2007-10-03T00:01:00.000+09:00

mika's blog: Kumamoto

This is very nice essay.
It is so interesting.

Book review 2-06: Feathers, Flippers and Feet

2007-10-02T23:45:00.003+09:00

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

2007-10-02T23:45:00.001+09:00

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

2007-10-02T05:15:00.001+09:00

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 ☆

2007-10-02T00:36:00.001+09:00

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]

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

2007-10-01T23:53:00.003+09:00

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 ❤

2007-10-01T23:52:00.007+09:00

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 ☆

2007-10-01T23:52:00.005+09:00

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

2007-10-01T23:52:00.003+09:00

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

2007-10-01T23:52:00.001+09:00

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]

★ Shopping ★

2007-09-30T23:44:00.003+09:00

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 ☆

2007-09-30T23:44:00.001+09:00

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

2007-09-30T23:42:00.001+09:00

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]

Review; Season

2007-07-24T10:54:00.000+09:00

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☆

2007-07-24T01:53:00.008+09:00

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!!

2007-07-24T01:53:00.007+09:00

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!!

2007-07-24T01:53:00.005+09:00

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!!

2007-07-24T01:53:00.003+09:00

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.

TOEIC

2007-07-24T01:53:00.001+09:00

Last Thursday, I received handout from my English teacher. This handout say 'LL/ALC SUMMER+40 CHALLENGE'!! I read this handout and I decided to challenge this project. So, I must work hard to study English. I hope to get high score!!

shambles!!

2007-07-24T01:52:00.000+09:00

After the barbecue, we went to my friend's house. So, we held drinking party. I didn't drink. Because, I was tired. But, my friends drank. They were very drunk on beer or shotyu.They were very noisy!! I couldn't sleep until 5:00 a.m. They were funny but, I got tired.

☆BBQ☆

2007-07-24T00:00:00.003+09:00

Last Wednesday, I joined last group activities spring semester.We had a barbecue in the river bank with . We gathered 4:30p.m. So, we started preparation. Some sliced up vegetable, others made a fire.
After the preparation, we grilled meat or vegetable and we ate it. Next, we made yakisoba. Both of them are very delicious.
After the barbecue, we cleaned. So, we shot fireworks. It was very beautiful.
I enjoyed the barbecue.
I'm looking forward to join next group activity.

☆preparation☆

2007-07-24T00:00:00.001+09:00

Last Tuesday, I prepared barbecue. I and my circle of friends made rice ball.
First, we boiled eight go of rice in a rice cooker. So, we mixed the salt in rice. And, we shaped triangle. Finally, we made one hundred. I enjoyed cooking!!

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