There will be no hokou lessons on 12/21 as I said. Please have a good holiday and if you have a chance to watch the movie "White Christmas," which was my plan, please do!
See you on January 16th. That will be our last class. We will have an exam in January during exam period. I am now thinking of having a speaking test. I will give you the details on the 16th after we have 3 film presentations. Presentation groups - please bring the DVDs to class and your handouts and notes. Let us enjoy the last class together to the full.
Hi, I'm Ayako Kawanaka. Today, I want to introduce my favorite CM(commercial).
I love CM very much. It is so short, but a lot of massages and informations are concluded.
The best CM I like is "Soft Bank"'s CM. It is so popular as "Otousan sireas" . May be most of people know a white, cute dog. He is a talent dog from Hokkaido. (His real name is "kai".)
I love this one very much. In Ichijyoutani, Otousan and his family discoverd the hiro of Showa's special effects, Ultra-man. Surprisingly, Ultra-man deliverd mail. Otousan's wife, Okasan said that "Great. In spite of his youth, he deliver mail for the earth."But, as you know, Ultra-man could not stay the earth over 3 minutes. When his chest lump on and off, he suddenly pedaled bicycle too fast. Otousan ran after and said "飛べばいいじゃないか (The best and simple way is fly away)" I like this comment because it makes me smile.
CM has full of devises, so it is so fun to see. I'm looking forward to see more variations of this series.
Emika Yura
Recently, it's gotten cold. So, please take care of yourself in this cold season. By the way, in this blog I want to introduce my favorite TV commercial. I like "chojuku" 's cm. Well, "chojuku" is a bread which is sold by PASCO. In this work, Satomi Kobayashi is chosen to be the image character.
I like the scene that she make appetizing dishes by using "chojuku" bread. In the woods she is cooking for little guests. A little twin sister eat her dishes. I feel relaxed by watching this scene.
Also I pay attension to these dishes, they look like so delicious. So I want to make it at home. PASCO's homepage has those recipes and we can watch the cm. If you want, please check it!
Hello. I'm Ayako Muto. The cold weather has set in. I hope that you are not catch a cold.
Today, I introduce Toyko Gas company's commercial. People call it "Tokyou Gas Story".
Do you know "Tokyo Gas Story"? It is love story and it is related to Tokyo Gas products. An appearance actor and actress are Tumabuki Satoshi (the part of the hero of the story) , Konishi Manami(she act the part of tumabuki's former girlfriend), Azuma Mikihisa(the part of Konishi's former boyfriend), Kiritani Mirei(the part of Azuma's sister), Tanoshingo(the part of Azuma and kiritani's sister). I think this commercial is very mysterious and I can't predict how does it end. That's why I want to watch the next installment of the this story.
If you watch Tokyo Gas Story, please tell me your impression.
Hello, I'm Mio.
It is very cold. In this season, I cann't live without a kotatsu.
Today, I want to introduce my favorite commercial. First please watch it!
Have you ever seen this commercial? This commercial was made by Toyota Motor Corporation. In this commercial, famous acters and an actress performed Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Jaian and Suneo. Moreover They was schoolchildren in the original, but they are 30 years old adult. Doraemon is one of the most famous Japanese animation and comic, so the commercial become the center of public attention.
Now, the third story "Nobita no Dorabanare(Nobita don't reply on Draemon's help)" is broadcasted. This is my favorite story. The third story is this!
In this story, Nobita wanted to drive a car for Shizuka he like very much, but he didn't have a driver's license. Doraemon took "Dokodemodoa(The door that we can go everywhere)" and "Takekoputa(If you attach it to your head, you can fly)" from his pocket to help Nobita. Nobita said "I don't want to reply on any tools!", but finally, he asked Doraemon to took "Dokodemodoa".
Once he decided that he did not reply to any tools, but after all he reply on the tool. I think that this is the most interesting point.
If you check homepage of Toyota "TOYOTA ReBORN", you can know detail. Please check it!
Hi, I'm Ayako Kawanaka. Do you know "Caramel bread"? It is caramel flavor sliced bread manufactures by Pasco Company. Caramel bread is new product, it has just been on sale in November 1.
This is a collaborration products of Pasco Company and Morinaga Campany. Pasco's sliced bread, and Morinaga's long saler product, "milk caramel" match well. "Milk caramel" have saled since 1899. It is the first products of Morinaga Company. We can see it everywhere. Not only children but also adults loves milk caramel's sweet taste. "Caramel bread" maked use of Pasco sliced bread's deliciouusness and milk caramel's sweet flavor. It is so great combination! The way of eating it deliciously I recomend is toast it and eat just as it is. When I toasted it, my room was smelled of so sweet caramel. If you see it at store, you should buy it. I'm sure that you will have a good breakfast time with it!
Hello. This time, I want to introduce a movie which I recently watched. A title of the movie is " Mona Lisa Smile" It was made in America in 2004. Julia Roberts played reading stars in the film. It was derected by Mike Newell.
*Summary
In 1953 autumn, Katherine Watson (Julia Roberts) who was a young beautiful teacher started to teach art history in Wellesley College. Wellesely College was a celeblated school and a womens college. It had a lot of traditions.
In those days, it was very important for sutudents to marry and be a good wife in spite of them graduating from celebrated school. So, Katherine wanted to bring any change there. She wanted to teach her students " an importance to think themselves". Students were gradually began to look up to Katherine.
*My impression
" Mona Lisa Smile" was very interesting. In the movie, not only women's liberation but also the way of women's living in those days were taken up for themes, I thought. Irrespective of an era, it was important for us to think life ourselves. The movie taught me.
What movies do you recommend? If you have, please tell me!
Emika Yura
Hello. I'm Ayako Muto. The temperature dropped day by day. Today I introduce one hot drink. I think this is just right for cool day. Please looking at this photo.
This is "White Cocoa". Nestle Company has sold White Cocoa. This company is very big and produces many merchandies. For example KitKat, Milo and many kinds of coffee(Nescafe).
White Cocoa is a big fad for me. Last weekend, I went to shopping with my mother. Then I found it and bought it. White Cocoa is very sweet and delicious. Why this is white, because it's ingredient is white chocolate. I think White Cocoa is hot drink, so it is winter drinks. Do you know White Cocoa? If you interested to it, please try to drink it.
<How to make>
1. warm up milk(120ml)
2. three tablespoonfuls of White Cocoa powder into hot milk
3. mix thoroughly
Finish!!
Hello, I'm Mio. Speaking of autumn, what do you recall? I recall "Autumn of appetite". There are many food in season in autumn. Especially, I like Pacific saurys very much. I eat Pacific saurys every autumn.
I came back my parents' home last weekend. Then, my mother asked me, "which do you want to eat, Pacific saurys or hamburg steaks for dinner?" Of course, I chose Pacific saurys, because I know that Pacific saurys in season are very good.
This photo is a grilled Pacific saury I ate. My mother grilled it for me. It was very delicious!!
I ate it with grated radish and soy sauce this time. But I recommend you eating a grilled Pacific saury with grated radish and Ponzu(a sauce containing soy sauce and vinegar or citrus juice). It is very good!
Hi, I'm Ayako Kawanaka.
I love taking a walk so much. When I can find the time, I often go outside. Mejiro has a lot of beautiful park.Today, I introduce one of my favorite park I finded. This is a picture of "Otomeyama Park".
"Otomeyama Park" is near from our univrsity. It takes only 10 minutes. "Otome" means "御留め" in Japanease. It's not means "乙女". This name came from this park's history. The Edo Era, this place was Tokugawa shogun's hunting ground. So, people could not tresoass this place. This is the origin of "Otomeyama Park".
In the park, there is many kinds of trees, waters, and animals.
I can meet many cats in the park. They were very friendly. They often came up to me. Also, the little river flows through the park. Actually, we can see fireflies in summer. I couldn't go this summer, so I want to see it next summer.
There are many good place to go at Mejiro. If you have a chance, it's good for you to go for a walk.
Something new discovery is waiting for you!
An autumn wind blows, we can feel coolness in these days. But, today I want to introduce a new kinds of ice cream which I found at convenience store to you. I like ice cream irrespective of seasons.
Look at the picture, and read the package. The name of this ice cream is "Banana Boys".
Yesterday I found it for the first time. It looked like very delicious and interesting, so I couldn't help buying it!
After buying it I opened the package ,then there was an ice cream which was as if a banana. I thought it was so cute.
It had of course banana taste, and there were chocolate was also in it. I thought it was so delicious. I recommend it to you, so if you have a chance please try it!!
Hi , I'm Ayako Muto. Today I talk to about the Internet. This is my computer. I use it many time a week.
When I first used the Internet, I was 11 years old. This year my elementary school got the computer room.
So student learned how to use the Internet once a month. But I did not used the Internet in everyday life. It was same at the time of junior high school and high school. I felt it is not troubled even if it does not use the Internet. But entering in the university, the opportunity using the Intenet increased sharply. Because information needed is obtained for a short time when I was busy.
Now I think the Internet is very convenience, but it becomes somehow even if there is nothing. How do you think?
Hello, I'm Mio. Today is very cold. Please take care not to catch a cold.
Today, I introduce what I bought these days. The other day, I went shopping with my mother in Kawagoe. I was busy these days, so I relaxed after a long time by going out. When I was walking in a department store, I found lovery necklace. This is a photo of it.
When I found it at first, I thought "It's very cute! I must buy this necklace!", so I decided to buy it soon.
Now, I'm very please about it.
I have many goods of design of rabbit. This is a part of my collection!
This time, the necklace became my collection too. I want to find many goods of design of rabbit and collect them from now on. Do you collect anything?If you collect something, please tell me what you collect.
I got to know that the university will hold classes on October 17. So, we will have a class on that day after all. Make sure to bring your movie reports to the class. See you then!
Hello.I'm Ayako Muto.
Yesterday I went to Universal Studios Japan with my friends. Universal Studios Japan is a big theme park in Osaka. People calls it "USJ". We roud many attractions. The attraction that Iget excited most is "The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman-The Ride". This attraction is ride on a vehicle, wearing glasses which is 3D glasses. Since an image jumps out and it is visible when it does, so it can feel like the occurrence which actually occurred. If you will go to USJ. Please try to it.
Afternoon, we saw the parade. Many characters and dancers appeared. This was gorgeous and cute.
It became the good memory of the summer vacation.
I bought many souvenir. This is one of them. They are a friend and a set.
Hi, I'm Ayako Kawanaka.
September 6 to 9 was seminar camp. I belong to modern Japanese history seminar. We went to Oku-chicibu in Saitama. Oku-chicibu is ahigh elevation, so there is so cool place.
This is a Japanese-style hotel "Yatsugawa-kan" we stayed. The hotel is famous for the tasteseasonalnatureof Chichibuandfragrantmountain villageof woodoutdoor bath.
This is the dinner. This is so luxurious, isn't it? Wewere ableto eat rare wild vegetablesandfish,take onlyhere. It was really delicious and we were really full.
We havepresentedhereone by one. I was impressed bythe warm hospitalityof thepeopleof the hotel. Before breakfast, I taked a walk around the hotel. I found the river near from the hotel. I love a river very much, so I waslookingfor a while.
"Okuchichibu" is wonderful place. There has a rich nature and beautiful scenery. We could beaverypleasantand meaningful seminar camp. I'm looking forward to next year's camp!
Hello, I'm Mio. Have you ever seen panda? I have seen panda's photo and video, but I have ever seen panda in my face.
August 30, I went to Ueno Zoo(Ueno Zoological Gardens). Panda's room are near the gate of the zoo. LiLi and ShinShin were taken from China. Many people have been looking forward to coming to Japan, so they went to there to see panda. When I went to Panda's room, there were not only many children but also foreingner. Panda was very cute, so I took many picture!
I saw other animals, Elephants, monkeys, golillas, horse, European flamingoes and so on. Espesially, what I grew tence was that I saw many rabbit, and touched them!
I love rabbit, because I have a rabbit. I touched only 5 minutes, but I was very happy. I have thought zoo was a place for children, but I realized adults could enjoy in zoo too. If you like animals, please go to Ueno Zoo.
I went to Korea from August 7 to 27. The purpose of going to Korea was to learn Korean language and culture. For three weeks I spent my time in Daegu where was one of the Korean cities. I took part in a short-time study and training program.
By the way, now "IAAF World Championships in Athletics" is held there. Look at the picture, I went to the Daegu stadium.
I have been interested in Korean language and culture for about three years, and I have wanted to go to Korea. In this program, there were not only Korean language classes but also culture classes. I experienced making Korean food, Tae Kwon Do, wearing traditional clothes and so on. These were all very interesting.
In this period I went to Seoul and Pusan and Kyongju too. In Seoul I did shopping, in Pusan I saw the sights of sea, in Kyogju I visited a temple of a world heritage.I ate many Korean food. Korean food was almost so spicy, but I felt Korean food was very delicious.
This summer, I could spend delightfuly. I want to go to Korea again, and learn Korean language more!
Oh, of course I'm going to study English more hardly too(^^)
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Hi ,I'm Ayako Kawanaka. I saw a little rare butterfly. Do you know "Aosuji ageha"? It's a kinds of butterfly. It has beautiful blue line wings, so it calls "Aosuji ageha". Forewinglengthof adultsisabout32-45mm. We can oftenseenaround thecity,parks,street trees.
I found it at Meiji-jingu in Harajyuku. Meiji-jingu has many kinds of trees. Not only this butterfly, but also many kinds of insects and animals are living.
↑This is the gate of Meihi-jingu.
Aosuji ageha has highflight abilityand oftenrapidlyhoppingaround thetrees andflowers. When I found it, it stayedquietlyonthe leaves. I thought that"It's chance!". So I took this photograph.
Aosuji ageha's charmisinthe beauty of the wings. Some time, malegathered in thepuddle andsucksthe water in summer.
I have ever seen it in my hometown, but this is the first time I saw it in Tokyo. Naturestillremainsa lotin urban! If you find the butterfly, let's talk about it! You must be likethisbutterfly.!
Today, I went to "Yoshoku-tei Ohashi" with my father. This restaurant is not so big, but tastes really good. It islocated just10 minuteswalk from Omori station.
Actually, this restaurant was reported on the TV. So, Many people came to try it! After I checked restaurant 's schedule on the Internet, we went there. I ate "spaghetti Napolitana and an omelet contaning fried rice". My father orderd "omu-hayashi".
We were surprised that the dishes were so big and miso soup refills were free! We ate heartily! It was a very enjoyable dinner. If you want to eat something delicious, pleasecometothis shop!
Hello. I'm Ayako Muto. Yesterday, I went to Japanese cake shop with my friend. We ate shaved ice in the tea drinking corner. This shop is "Shimura". It is 5 minutes' walk from Mejiro station.
There is very popular, so people lined up in front of the store. We were lined up too. I ate black honey and soybean flour (黒蜜きな粉) taste. This is very delicious and very big.
There is many kind of shaved ice. I think if you will go to here, you can find your favorite taste.
Hello, I'm Mio. I went to Enoshima Aquarium with my friend two weeks ago. I have been to an aquarium when I was 5 years old, so I went to an aquarium after a long time. Enoshima aquarium is large, and there are many kind of fish and sea animals. I don't have any chance that I see these, because an area that I live don't have sea.
We watched 2 show program. First, we watched "Kurage no Sora", it was a show of jellyfishes. The jellyfishes were picked out by colorful lights. It was very beautiful!
Next, we watched "Kizuna", it's a show of sea lions and dolphins. The sea lions walked up to the audience, and showed us some tricks. It was very cute! The dolphins showed us tricks too. They and trainers performed perfectly in tune with each other. We were very exciting!! If you have a chance, please go to Enoshima Aquarium.
Today I want to talk about one of the memory of this summer. I went to Kamakura with my friends at the end of July. That day, weather was unsettled. However, we walked around Kamakura, and went to many places actively.
Especially, I want to recommend " Hokokuji Temple( 報国寺)" to you. This temple is one of the Zen temples which belongs to Kenchoji Temple of Rinzai Sect.It was established in 1334.There is the bamboo garden. We can relax and fully appreciate the beauty of about two thousand bamboo all the year round.
Moreover near the bamboo garden, there is Kyukoan (休耕庵）where we can appreciate the bamboo garden and have a cup of tea (powdered green tea) and Japanese style confectionary.
In spite of hot summer, I could feel coolness. I felt like staying there longer. Someday I want to go to Hokokuji Temple again!
Hello. I'm Ayako Muto. Today I went to shopping and bought it.
This is "Kanzashi". Kanzashi is Japanese hair ornament. I looked for "Kanzashi" because I didn't have a Japanese hair ornament for a coming of age celebration. I thought my Kimono is red, so this Kanzashi is very match when I found it. Now I'm very happy and I'm looking forward to a coming of age celebration.
Hello, I'm Mio. Last week, I went back my hometown, Yamanashi, after a long time. Then, I ate "Torimotsuni" at first time. It was very delicious!! This is Yamanashi's Local specialities, and it won a victory in B-1 grand prix in Atsugi. It tastes salty-sweet, and gizzards, lever of chicken and Kinkans(egg before it is born) are in it. Most of Soba shop in Yamanashi serve it, but I have never ate it. I usually eat Soba in my house, so I don't go to Soba shop to eat Soba.
This time, Soba shop which I went is "Okuto". The shop served "Torimotsuni" at first time. If you have a chance that you go Yamanashi, please try to eat "Torimotsuni"!
Recently everyday is so hot, how are you everyone? This week I went to the movie. The title of the movie which I watched was " Kokurikozaka Kara"( in English "From Poppy Hill"). " Kokurikozaka Kara" was originally Japanese comics. It was announced to be the source material for studio Ghibli film. The movie directer is Goro Miyazaki who is Hayao Miyazaki's son.
The story is set in 1963 in Yokohama. The main character is Umi Matsuzaki . She is a high school student. If you still don't watch the movie, I shouldn't write about the story. So, I'm going to talk about my impression on the movie.I like Umi so much, because she is honest and cute. I think the atmosphere of this movie is very nice, we can feel Showa era's atmosphere.
In any case if you you have a chance, please check the movie!!
Today, I want to talk about shopping. I went shopping in Omori and Oimachi Atre with my friend. Recently, many shops are having sales! I want to buy a skirt or dress, so I looking for it and compared a white skirt with a light blue dress. Finaly, I choiced this one.
I bought this dress cheap at the sales! It's one of my favorite clothes. Yesterday, I wore it and went school, some of my friend praised my cloth. This was so good bargain. My friend and I enjoyed shopping very much. If you like shopping, why don't you go shopping together?
I want to talk about my trip which I took this February. I went to Ise and visited Ise shirine with my friend.
There I ate many kinds of food. I introduce one of them. Look at the picture , this is "Tekone Zushi(Sushi)" .
Fresh slices of raw fish which is seasoned is on vinegar rice. It is a local food of this area. I thought it was very delicious.
This is my collection's photo. I made these sweets. My hobby is "Fake Sweets". Do you know "Fake Sweets"? Fake sweets is a model of a sweet. It is made from clay.
I started it four months ago. I fell in love with "Fake sweets" at first time then I went to a handicraft shop. Now I try to make sweets every weekend. Last weekend, I made a new work.
If you tell me your favorite sweets, I will try to make it.
Hi, I'm Mio. Today, I try to introduce my pet rabbit. Here is the photo of my pet.
I have a rabbit for six years. Her name is Ramu. When I was child, I didn't like animals much. But, I came to like animals after beginning to live with her. Now, I can rarely meet her, because she is in my parents' house in Yamanashi, and I go to school in Tokyo. I feel sometimes sad, but if I see the photo of her, I become energetic! I like her very much!! Do you have a pet?
On Tuesday of this week, I went to a restaurant with my friends. There we can eat sweets and dishes as much as we can. I like the restaurant so much, because I like sweets. For example,chocolate cake, fruitcake, and so on.
By the way , all the time I only eat them but I want to make sweets another time . The kind of sweets I want to make are simple sweets, as if in the stories chalacters eating. When I was an elementaly schoolchild , I read " THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE" series and "ANNE OF GREEN GABLES" and so on. In the story, chalacters made a lot of appetizing sweets. So, I want to make and eat them someday.
Hi, I am Ayako Muto. The other day, I went to Sweets Paradaise with my friends. Sweets Paradise is sweets buffet restaurant.I ate many kind of sweets.
For example cheesecake, chocolatecake, fruitcake, mille-feuille, jelly. These are very delicious.
I recommend sesamepudding and cheesecake.
The sesame pudding has wonderful flavor.
The cheesecake is very smooth.
If you go to Sweets Paradise, please tell me your recommendation sweets.
Hi, I am Ayako Kawanaka. I would like to talk about one of my favorite dishes. Do you know "sara-udon"? "Sara-udon" is a dish which puts many seafoods and vegetables on dry noodles. This is a picture of it. (I made it!)
Have you eaten it? "Sara-udon" is very delicious and nutritious! It includes cabbage, carrot, been sprouts, shiitake, green pepper, onion, chikuwa (tubular roll of boiled fish paste), kamaboko, and pork, squid, shrimp,scallop and quail's egg. This is indeed the treasure house of nutrition! So, if you want to have a healthful diet, you should try! (How to make it is here.) If you will eat this, please tell me your impression.
