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13/12/2017

[ WAKAYAMA vol.2 - Japanese prefecture introduction - No.30 ]
　
On Wednesday, I introduce several specially products, famous places and more.
　
1) "Tomogashima Island"
"Tomogashima Island" is a generic name for four small uninhabited islands, locates between WAKAYAMA and Awajishima Island, Hyogo. Among them "Okinoshima Island" was used to be a military fortress facility from the Meiji Period to the time of World War II, the island. You can hike through the island. The coexistence of historic buildings and nature resemble the atmosphere of the movie of "Castle in the Sky" by Hayao Miyazaki, so many tourists visit recently.
　
2) "Shirarahama beach"
"Shirarahama beach" is popular beach in Kansai region. Smoothly white sandy beach and blue sea is like Hawaiian beach. In summer over 600, 000 people visit here and very crowded. Also here is the popular spot for dating. The sunset from the beach is awesome! Around "Shirarahama beach" there are many restaurants and souvenir shops.
　
3) "The Legend of Hashi-Gui-iwa" (Bridge Pillar Rocks)
This is the beautiful scenery sculpted naturally by sea waves. About 40 rocks are regularly arranged like a pile of a bridge at about 850 meters. Also the "Hashi-Gui-iwa" are famous for the fantastic rising sun behind the rocks. The views change with the angle of the sunshine, so you can see different scenes depending on the time you come.
　
I'm pleased that this article is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

12/12/2017

[ WAKAYAMA vol.1 -Japanese prefecture introduction - No.30 ]
　
On Tuesday, I introduce summary and characteristic about the prefecture.
　
Today, I introduce "WAKAYAMA".
WAKAYAMA is located in Kinki region.
"Kumano" is the spiritual heartland of Japan. And it is registered UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. For millennia the mountainous region of "The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes" has been thought to be the mythical "holy ground where gods dwell." There are some courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced courses. Please by all means feel the mystical atmosphere.
　
"Wakayama Adventure World" is one of the large theme parks in Kansai region. You can be about 1400 heads of sea and land animals to see up close figure which live in pristine. Especially five giant pandas are living in Adventure World, and they are the largest family in Japan. In addition, there are zoo, aquarium, and amusement park, so you can enjoy it all day.
　
"Wakayama Marina City" is an amusement park where you can play at theme parks, buy souvenirs at the market, and can also fish. If you are tired of playing, you can relax in the natural hot springs where you can see the sea and at the hotel. And my recommend is the beautiful and sparkle illuminations at the night. It is held from 3rd November to 28th January, it is received a special award in this year's Japanese illumination ranking. Please enjoy it!
　
I wish you enjoy the trip in WAKAYAMA!
　
[ Information ]
1) Region: Kinki
2) Acreage: 4, 724.71km²
3) Population: about 944, 000 people
4) Prefectural government: Wakayama city
5) Major cities (without prefectural government): Arita city, Hidaka city,
6) Prefecture's flower: Japanese apricot
7) Prefecture's bird: Japanese White-eye
　
Tomorrow, I introduce specially products and famous place and more that is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

11/12/2017

[Studying Japanese　: Name of thing (Nature edition) in Japanese]
　
Good evening! It was the new week.
Thank you for reading always!
　
Let's study the " Name of thing " in Japanese today!
This time is "Nature Edition".
　
Here we go! lesson!
　
The earth = "Chi-kyuu"
Sky = "Sora"
Ground = "Jimenn"
Wind = "kaze"
flower = "Hana"
Tree = "Ki"
grass = "kusa"
Sun = "Taiyou"
Moon = "Tsuki"
Star = "Hoshi"
Rainbow = "Niji"
cloud = "Kumo"
rain＝"Ame"
shooting star = "Nagare-boshi"
　
It's easy Japanese, so I'll try it out!

08/12/2017

[Today's Japanese food "tsukemen"]
　
Today's Japanese food is "tsukemen".
　
Tsukemen is a noodle of style that eats with dipping noodles into the soup. It is a Japanese noodle dish mainly treated as a kind of "ramen".
　
Because noodles and soup are offered in separate containers, it is common to eat with dipping a favorite amount of noodles in soup.
The soup of "tsukemen" is more stronger seasoned compared with general "ramen". There are various kinds of ingredients used for soup, such as pig bones, chicken bones, seafood, and vegetables.
　
Also, Tsukemen is characteristic to taste of soup. So we often drink the soup after meal. It's very delicious!
Many "tsukemen" shops have special soup for thinning the soup and adjusting the taste.
You can enjoy drinking soup after meal by pouring the soup on tsukemen you finished eating. There are also cases where various seasonings are prepared, and it is preferable to drink soup with your favorite taste.
　
In this way, Tsukemen can be enjoyed in various ways until finishing eating.

07/12/2017

[Today's Japanese word "Nori"]
　
Today's Japanese word is "Nori" (Dried seaweed).
　
"Nori" is an algal generic name that it is said edible.
"Nori" is one of famous seafoods for Japanese people.
"Nori" as a food often uses "Ita-Noti" (paper Dried seaweed) dried in paper form.
"Nori" which does not dry is also called "Nama-Nori" (raw seaweed).
　
In Japan, as an ancient food, It was eating "Nama-Nori" and "Ita-Nori".
The end of the Heian era is called "Ama-Nori" (sweet seaweed), spreading as "Asakusa nori" which molded laver as board laver.
For example, it is an important material in Edo-mae Sushi etc..
　
Well, the Japanese word "Nori" originates from "nura" (meaning to slimy). "Nura" is a term that refers to algae that grows like moss on rocks and stones underwater.
However, it is a generic name of algae to be edible in a broad sense.
　
As for the kinds of "Nori", besides "Nama-nori" (raw seaweed), there are "Ita-Nori" (paper Dried seaweed) , "Kizami-nori" (cuted dreid seawood), "Ajitsume-nori" (seasoned seaweed) and the like.

06/12/2017

[ NARA vol.2 - Japanese prefecture introduction - No.29 ]
　
On Wednesday, I introduce several specially products, famous places and more.
　
1) "Kasuga-Taisya"
"Kasuga-Taisya" is the most famous shrine in Japan. It is the inside of "Nara Park". "Kasuga-Taisha" is the total head office of "Kasuga Shrine", which has about 1, 000 in Japan. Inside a turf, many deer eat grass leisurely in many places. 90% of it are female, and 10% are male! If you touch it quietly it's all right. Of course you will be very liked by them, when you give a deer rice cracker (150 yen).
　
2) "Nara Park"
Nara Park extends across an area of 660 hectares. It is regarded as an historic site of unparalleled natural beauty, with magnificent trees and lush greenery. It encompasses major temples and shrines, including "Todaiji Temple", "Kohfukuji Temple" and "Kasuga-Taisha", as well as the cultural institutions of Nara National Museum. Also about 1, 200 deer inhabit inside this park, you can feed them. You should try it.
　
3) "Kakinoha sushi"
"Kakinoha sushi" is the local food in NARA or Wakayama. "Kakinoha sushi" is sushi cooked with vinegar rice with mackerel or salmon, wrapped in persimmon leaves and pressed. When you eating, will peel the persimmon leaves. It is said that persimmon leaves have a bactericidal effect, and it can be storage for about several days by wrapping. Please taste it!
　
I'm pleased that this article is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

05/12/2017

[ NARA vol.1 -Japanese prefecture introduction - No.29 ]
　
On Tuesday, I introduce summary and characteristic about the prefecture.
　
Today, I introduce "NARA".
NARA is located at Kinki region.
"Todaiji Temple" is the famous temple in NARA, the world's largest wooden building. It was registered to the UNESCO World Heritege in 1998. Also "Todaiji Temple" is popular school trip spot of junior high school or high school in Japan. If you visit here, you may see group of school trip students in uniform. Inside of main hall, there is a big Buddha and we call it "Buddha of NARA".
　
"Nara Hotel" was established in 1909. "Nara Hotel" was built with a compromise between Japanese and European style. It was designed by "Kingo Tatsuno" and others. "Kingo Tatsuno" designed "Tokyo station" too. You can have the special tea "Tippy Golden Darjeeling Earl Grey" at a terrace seat in the tea room. The hotel guests and others can relax deeply by the warm service of all staffs.
　
"Mt. Yoshino" is a place famous for its cherry blossoms. About 30, 000 cherry blossoms attracts many people. Full blooms of them is from earlier to lately of April and about 20, 000 people per day visit here to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. Not only season of cherry blossom but also summer and autumn you can see the beautiful view.
　
I wish you enjoy the trip in NARA!
　
[ Information ]
1) Region: Kinki
2) Acreage: 3, 690.94 km²
3) Population: about 1, 348, 000 people
4) Prefectural government: Nara city
5) Major cities (without prefectural government): Tenri city, Ikoma city,
6) Prefecture's flower: Double Cherry Blossom
7) Prefecture's bird: Japanese robin
　
Tomorrow, I introduce specially products and famous place and more that is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

05/12/2017

[Studying Japanese: "○○ than ~" in Japanese]
　
Good evening! It was the new week.
Thank you for reading always!
　
Let's study the "～Yori ○○" （○○ than ～）in Japanese today!
　
Here we go! lesson!
　
① "A kun hayaku toreta"
(I got it earlier than A.)
　
② "Watashi ha kimi ookii"
(I am bigger than you.)
　
③ "Watashi ha kimi takusann no shurui no yasai wo motte iru"
(I have many kinds of vegetables than you.)
　
It's easy Japanese, so I'll try it out!

01/12/2017

[ Japan of December]
It became in December.
　
Are you preparing for the end of the year?
In Japan, we are preparing for the new year.
　
We will introduce some events in December.
　
1) Reception of a New Year's card (From December 15
to December 25)
Japanese Post corporation begins an acceptance of a 2018's New Year's card.
　
2) "touji" (Winter solstice) (12/22)
In twenty-four seasonal datum points, 22nd.
"Touji" is In the Northern Hemisphere, the time of noon (from sunrise to sunset) is shortest in a year.
In Japan, we have a habit of eating pumpkins. and, we take a "Yuzu"(Japanese citron) bath.
　
3) Emperor's Birthday (12/23)
It is one of the national holidays of Japan. It is a day to celebrate a birthday of the present Emperor.
The date is December 23 (from 1989).
　
4) New Year's Eve (12/31)
It's the last day in this year.
We eat a special meal in family on that day, and celebrate the safety of one year.
Also we have a habit of eating "Toshi-Koshi soba" (New Year's Eve's buckwheat noodle).
　
December has many events.
Was this year a wonderful year?
The end of the year is coming soon!

30/11/2017

[Today's Japanese word "Kin-tsugi"]
　
Today's Japanese word is "Kin-tsugi" (repairing pottery with Japanese lacquer mixed with gold, silver, etc.)
　
"Kin-tsugi" is one of the restoration techniques.
　
How do you repair it? I will briefly explain.
At first, adhere the broken parts of the ceramics that were cracked or missed by Japanese lacquer. Then decorate it with metal powder (such as gold) and finish it.
It is also called "Kin-tsukuroi".
　
Well, it is the history of "Kin-tsugi".
"Jomon era's pottery" which was restored pottery with Japanese lacquer has been found.
After the Muromachi era, artistic value has been found in "Kin-tsugi". It depends on the spread of the spirit of the "Sa-dou" (tea ceremony) which accepts the repaired pottery.
There are also "Kin-tsugi" pottery which are designated as cultural properties or prized as antiques, such as "Sekiraku-chawan" made by "Hon ami kouetsu" (Calligrapher of the Edo era).
　
There is the person to repair precious pottery in the present time, and to used for a long time.
There are also people who enjoy "Kin-tsugi" as art.
Therefore, there are also manufacturers of "Kin-tsugi", and culture school for "Kin-tsugi" .

27/11/2017

[Studying Japanese : Name of thing (Vegetables edition) in Japanese]
　
Good evening! It was the new week.
Thank you for reading always!
　
Let's study the "Name of thing " in Japanese today!
This time is "Vegetables Edition".
　
Here we go! lesson!
　
Carrot = "Ninjin"
Potato = "Jyaga-imo"
Sweet potato = "Satsuma-imo"
Onion = "Tama-negi"
Turnip = "Kabu"
Mushroom = "Kinoko"
Eggplant = "Nasu"
Cucumber = "Kyuuri"
Spinach = "Houren-sou"
Pumpkin = "Kabocha"
　
It's easy Japanese, so I'll try it out!

24/11/2017

[Today's Japanese food "Mont-Blanc"]
　
Today's Japanese food is "Mont-Blanc".
Mont-Blanc is one of sweets known all over the world, but here we introduce Japanese unique Mont-Blanc.
　
Generally Mont-Blanc consists of these.
· Base made of meringue
· Brown chestnut cream
· Chestnut is put at the top
On the other hand, the following points differ from Mont-Blanc in Japan.
· Base made of castella
· Yellow chestnut cream
· Sweet cookie of chestnut is put at the top　
　
Recently, not only chestnuts but also many Mont Blanc using pumpkins, sweet potatoes and chocolate are seen.
Among them, Mont-Blanc using Matcha(green tea) boasts tremendous popularity from foreign tourists as well.
Since there are many variations in Mont-Blanc in Japan, you surely find your favorite.

23/11/2017

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22/11/2017

[ HYOGO vol.2 - Japanese prefecture introduction - No.28 ]
　
On Wednesday, I introduce several specially products, famous places and more.
　
1) "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge"
"Akashi Kaikyo Bridge" is a suspension bridge between HYOGO and Awaji Island. And it goes to TOKUSHIMA pref. directly. It is the longest suspension bridge in the world with a length of 3911 meters! This is one of the automobile ways from "Honshu" to "Shikoku". You can across the bridge by the bus. In the "Awaji" Island, the specialty local gifts are various taste salt, olive and onions.
　
2) "Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum"
"Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum" is located in Takarazuka city. Tezuka Osamu is one of the most famous cartoonists in Japan, and "Astro boy" is his masterpiece. In this museum, you can enjoy and experience some exhibits related his manga. Also there is a small theater, so you can see the short animation movie. If you like Japanese manga or animation, you may love here, too.
　
3) "Akashi-yaki"
"Akashi-yaki" is a small round snack. It is local food in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Local people refer to it simply as "tamagoyaki". The dumpling snack is made of an egg-rich batter and octopus. When we eat "Akashiyaki", we dipped it into "dashi" (thin fish broth). Please eat both "Akasiyaki" and "Takoyaki", and compere the difference!
　
I'm pleased that this article is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

21/11/2017

[ HYOGO vol.1 -Japanese prefecture introduction - No.28 ]
　
On Tuesday, I introduce summary and characteristic about the prefecture.
　
Today, I introduce "HYOGO".
HYOGO is located in Kinki region.
　
The "Kitano Kobe Ijin-kan-gai" (foreigner's house street) is the sightseeing spot. The recommendations in there are the "Kazamidori-no-yakata" (hall of the weathercock) and the "Uroko-no-ie" (the house of scale). The garden of "Uroko-no-ie" is beautiful. These are called the representative of the "Ijin-kan" (foreigner's house). There are many souvenir shops and restaurants, because it is now a sightseeing spot.
　
"KOBE HARBORLAND" is the port town where tourist attractions of Kobe gather. There is the superb view point that can look at a port tower becoming the symbol. The concerto of the cruising ship is to be particularly recommended. In "KOBE HARBORLAND", many events are held every month. To see the events are recommended.
　
The Takarazuka Revue's members presently comprise five troupes; Flower, Moon, Snow, Star and Cosmos. Since the first performance in 1914, it is composed of only unmarried women who are graduates of Takarazuka music school. It is a very shining and popular stage so it is difficult to get a ticket. If you get a chance to watch the stage of Takaraduka, you should go!
　
I wish you enjoy the trip in HYOGO!
　
[ Information ]
1) Region: Kinki
2) Acreage: 8, 400.93 km²
3) Population: about 5, 503, 000ple
4) Prefectural government: Kobe city
5) Major cities (without prefectural government): Takaraduka city, Himeji city,
6) Prefecture's flower: Chrysanthemum Japonense
7) Prefecture's bird: Oriental Stork
　
Tomorrow, I introduce specially products and famous place and more that is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

20/11/2017

[Studying Japanese: Type of school in Japanese]
　
Good evening! It was the new week.
Thank you for reading always!
　
Let's study the " Type of school " in Japanese today!
There are many short sentences.
　
Here we go! lesson!
　
"Youchi en"（Kindergarten）
"Hoiku en"（Nursery school）
"Shou gakkou"（Elementary school）
"Chuu gakkou"（Junior high school）
"Hou kou"（High school）
"Daigaku"（University）
"Daigaku in"（graduate school）
　
"Youchi en" and "Hoiku en" are not schools.
　
Well, I will show the age of each school's students.
　
Kindergarten (3 years) : 3-5 years old
Nursery school (3 years or 6 years) : 3-5 years old or 0-5 years old
Elementary school (6 years) : 6-12 years old
Junior high school (3 years) : 13-15 years old
High school (3 years) : 16-18 years old
University (4 years) : 19-22 years old
Graduate school (2 years or 5 years) : 23-24 years old or 23-27 years old
　
By the way, there is no system of "grade-skipping" in Japan.
　
It's easy Japanese, so I'll try it out!

17/11/2017

[Today's Japanese food "temarizushi"]
　
Today's Japanese food is temarizushi.
It is a kind of sushi, especially a dish popular with women.
It is small and round like a "temari"(palm-sized ball), so it is called "temarizushi".
　
How to make this is very easy.
Just put the ingredients on the rice mixed with vinegar, wrappe in lap and shape the shape, this will be completed. The ingredients are such as fish and shellfish.
Raw fish and shellfish are commonly used, but smoked salmon, avocado, roast beef etc. also go well.
　
Temarizushi can be easily prepared with many types of sushi, so it is useful in scenes such as home party.
Because it looks so pretty, it is also very popular among women and children.
If you have home party, why do not you try making temarizushi?

16/11/2017

[Today's Japanese word "Tsuke-matsuge"
　
Today's Japanese word is "Tsuke-matsuge" (False eyelash).
　
"Tsuke-matsuge" is a type of make-up.
It is to attach artificial eyelashes to emphasize eyelashes.
　
Well, do you know the history of "Tsuke-matsuge" of fashionable necessities?
　
"Tsuke-matsuge" has been used since about 1920.
In 1920s, The prototype of "Tsuke-matsuge" was invented by the "geisha" of Asakusa in Tokyo.
A "geisha" of Asakusa knits one's hair and seems to handcraft it by oneself in those days.
For the "Geisha", the face is very important. So, they make make-up for the impressions.
　
By the way, it is false eyelashes maker called "Kohji" (now KOJI) to have sold "Tsukematsuge" as a product first.
In 1947, "KOJI" is released "Tsukematsuge" as a product for the first time in Japan.
　
Now, "Tsuekmatsuge" is very popular make-up item.
And you can buy various kinds cheaply.
　
Do you use "Tsukematsuge"?

15/11/2017

[ OSAKA vol.2 - Japanese prefecture introduction - No.27 ]
　
On Wednesday, I introduce several specially products, famous places and more.
　
1) "Tsutenkaku Tower"
"Tsutenkaku tower" is an observation tower of 100meter at Osaka. It is well known as the symbol of "Osaka Shin-sekai". On the 5th floor, there are observation deck. In a gorgeous shrine colored in Gold, there is the seven Gods of good luck . It is called "Billiken", he is famous as the God of the good fortune. Please visit the tower and touch his sole (your wish will come true!)
　
2) "Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan"
"Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan" is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums, world-renowned for its innovative presentation. Many visitors to Kaiyukan enjoy inspired by its stimulating and interactive new exhibition area, a space designed to offer sensory experiences of the natural environment, including touching sharks. Past 17 o'clock, we can enjoy the night aquarium, it is fantastic atmosphere and good for dating.
　
3) "Takoyaki"
"Takoyaki" is one of the most popular Japanese foods using flour in Japan. An octopus and a spice are put into wheat flour dough, and baked in a sphere about 3-5cm in diameter. It is a dish represented to be OSAKA. In general, we put Worcester sauce on "Takoyaki", and sprinkle with "Katsuo-bushi" (dried bonito shavings) and "aonori" (green dried seaweed). You should try it!
　
I'm pleased that this article is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

15/11/2017

[ OSAKA vol.1 -Japanese prefecture introduction - No.27 ]
　
On Tuesday, I introduce summary and characteristic about the prefecture.
　
Today, I introduce "OSAKA".
OSAKA is located in Kinki region.
　
"Dotonbori" is the central area of Osaka. There are many restaurants serving these delicious dishes. When you come to "Dotonbori", don't miss taking photos in some places. Taking a photo with the large "Glico" advertisement is very popular. Most visitors to Osaka like to copy his victory pose in the photo as proof they have visited "Dotonbori"! Also you should take photos with the statue of a man ("Kuidaore-Taro") wearing glasses, red and white striped clothes and holding a drum.
　
"Universal Studios Japan" (USJ) is the famous big amusement park in Japan. It opened in 2001; many people visit and can experience the world of Hollywood movies. Recently opened some attractions collaborated with famous anime or game or a movie, especially attraction of the Hurry Potter's series opened in 2014 is very popular! If you visit OSAKA you should go "Universal Studios Japan" (USJ), it has be fun!!
　
"Cup Noodle Museum" is located in Ikeda city, and it is presented by Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.; the famous as company of "Chicken Ramen" or "Cup Noodle". It is the museum for learning about instant noodle and you can make original Cup Noodle. You can learn the history of instant noodle that are popular in many countries.
　
I wish you enjoy the trip in OSAKA!
　
[ Information ]
1) Region: Kinki
2) Acreage: 1, 905.14 km²
3) Population: about 8, 831, 000 people
4) Prefectural government: Osaka city
5) Major cities (without prefectural government): Sakai city, Hirakata city,
6) Prefecture's flower: Primrose
7) Prefecture's bird: Bull-headed shrike
　
Tomorrow, I introduce specially products and famous place and more that is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

13/11/2017

[Studying Japanese: The name of the position in Japanese]
　
Good evening! It was the new week.
Thank you for reading always!
　
Let's study the "The name of the position" in Japanese today!
　
Here we go! lesson!
　
"～ ni hai ru." （Go into the ～.）
"～ kara deru." （Go out ～.）
"～ no naka." （In ～.）
"～ no ue ni." （On top of ～.）
"～ no sh*ta ni." （Under ～.）
　
It's easy Japanese, so I'll try it out!

10/11/2017

[Today's Japanese food "hitsumabushi"]
　
Today's Japanese food is "hitsumabushi".
Hitsumabushi is Japanese cuisine using grilled eel.
　
It is common to eat a small amount of food from a container on which eel is placed on rice in own bowl.
Although it is possible to eat as it is, in general, it is provided with wasabi, chopped seaweed, chopped green onions, soup stock and tea etc.. So you can eat them as you like
　
Here I will show you how to eat in general.
1. Cut the rice in the container in quarters into a cross with a rice paddle.
2. Eat 1/4 of the divided rice in a bowl and eat it as ordinary eel.
3. Continue the next 1/4 and sprinkle green onion, wasabi, seaweed and so on according to your preference, mix and eat.
4. Continue the next 1/4, pour soup stock or green tea, and eat it like "ochazuke".
5. The last 1/4 is eaten by the most favorite way of the three above.

09/11/2017

[Today's Japanese word "Inu no hi"]
　
Today's Japanese word is "Inu no hi"" (The day of the Dog).
　
"Inu no hi" is the day of prayer for safe childbirth when an expectant mother progresses for 5 months.
　
In Japan, there is a custom of prayer for safe childbirth in the first "Inu no hi" that has entered the 5th month of pregnancy.
　
「Inu」is the one of the twelve Japanese zodiac signs.
And "Inu no hi" will come around once every 12 days.
　
Old Japanese people believed that the dog was safe childbirth and they having many children.
So, "dogs" have long been loved by people as "god of safe childbirth".
　
Therefore, in "Inu no hi" it is told to perform "prayer for safe childbirth" in hope of the expectant mother and the baby.
　
It is said that praying for "safe childbirth" is good to go to the first "Inu no hi" that entered the 5th month of pregnancy.
　
Well, I will introduce Japanese shrines that are popular with "safe childbirth".
● Sui ten guu (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
It is one of the most famous shrine prayer shrines in the metropolitan area.
● Sikichi jinjya Shrine (Kita-ku, Kyoto City)
It is famous as "Straw Tenjin".
● Kurume sui ten guu (Kurume-city Fukuoka prefecture)
It is the head shrine of "Sui ten guu" in the whole country.
● Nakayama-ji Temple Daihonzan (Head Temples) [Takarazuka City Hyogo Prefecture ]
It is the most famous "pray of safe childbirth" temple in Kansai
● Obitoke dera temple [Nara City, Nara Prefecture]
It is said to be the oldest "safe childbirth" prayer temple in Japan.

08/11/2017

[ KYOTO vol.2 - Japanese prefecture introduction - No.26 ]
　
On Wednesday, I introduce several specially products, famous places and more.
　
1) "Kiyomizu Temple"
Speaking of tourist spot in KYOTO, where many people first come to mind is "Kiyomizu Temple". It is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Every day many tourists visit here from foreign and domestic, it is also the standard spot of school trip in Japan. In autumn you can see the colored leaves and townscape of Kyoto from the stage of Kiyomizu. At the night, it will light up, it is awesome scenery.
　
2) "Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine"
"Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine" is an important shrine in southern Kyoto. It has famous "torii" gates colored vermilion. Parallel rows of gates are called "Senbon Torii" (means thousands of tori gates). There are many visitors every time, so it's hard to take pictures of Torii only. You draw written oracle ("O-mikuji"), there is a rare "Dai-Dai-Kichi (mean Great Excellent Fortune)" of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine!
　
3) "Arashiyama"
Recently in Arashiyama, a huge popular spot is bamboo grove in Sagano on the northern side of Togetsukyo Bridge. Tens of thousands of bamboo are growing on both sides of small diameter, and the cool sound makes you feel comfortable in the summer. If you take a walk by wearing kimono, you will become the focus of attention. It is also recommended to take a rickshaw to go to look the bamboo grove.
　
I'm pleased that this article is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

07/11/2017

[ KYOTO vol.1 -Japanese prefecture introduction - No.26 ]
　
On Tuesday, I introduce summary and characteristic about the prefecture.
　
Today, I introduce "KYOTO".
KYOTO is located in Kinki region.
Probably everyone who has traveled to KYOTO would visit "Kinkakuji Temple". "Kinkakuji Temple" is standard popular tourist spot in KYOTO. So many tourists visit to see it all year around. It is covered in gold! If you visit here, you will surely be amazed by this breathtaking sight! Also it is a very popular location for school trips too, so you might see Japanese students if your visit here.
　
"Amanohashidate" is a natural land bridge located in the northern part of KYOTO. There is the span of 3.6km in Miyazu Bay. It is being called "Three Views of Japan" along with "Matsushima" in Miyagi and "Miyajima" in Hiroshima. It means ‘bridge to the heavens'. It was named for its shape which looks like a bridge linking to the sky. It is recommended to bend over and see the "Amanohashidate" upside down from the observatory and you will see how the bridge links to the sky!
　
"Kyoto International Manga Museum" is Japan's first manga museum operated jointly by Kyoto City and Kyoto Seika University. This is a facility that includes the functions of museums and libraries. About 300 thousand items are stored, and you can browse old manga materials and borrow current manga. You can learn the history of Japanese manga and recent popular manga in Japan.
　
I wish you enjoy the trip in KYOTO!
　
[ Information ]
1) Region: Kinki
2) Acreage: 4, 612.19 km²
3) Population: about 2, 602, 000 people
4) Prefectural government: Kyoto city
5) Major cities (without prefectural government): Uji city, Maiduru city,
6) Prefecture's flower: Dianthus
7) Prefecture's bird: Streaked shearwater
　
Tomorrow, I introduce specially products and famous place and more that is useful for your sightseeing in Japan.

06/11/2017

[Studying Japanese: An excuse for being late in Japanese]
　
Good evening! It was the new week.
Thank you for reading always!
　
Let's study the " An excuse for being late " in Japanese today!
　
Here we go! lesson!
　
You: "Sumima senn. Okure mashi ta"
(I'm sorry, I was late.)
Boss: "Riyuu ha nani desu ka?"
(What is the reason?)
You:
① "Nebou shima sh*ta"
(I overslept.)
② "Den-sha ga shima sh*ta"
(Train was delayed.)
③ "Maigo ni nari mash*ta"
(I got lost.)
Boss: "Asu kara ha ki wo tukete kuda sai"
(Please be careful from tomorrow.)
You: "Moushi wake arima sen desh*ta"
(I'm very sorry.)
　
It's easy Japanese, so I'll try it out!