Japan is one of the countries where the cell phone has been highly developed. Although there are so many kind of cell phones in US or in Europe, It is rare to find such a cell phone that has a ton of functions. The cell phone made in Japan has function of a call signal with melodies or songs called Cyaku-uta. Cyaku uta is an advanced signal which turned songs of good sound quality into a ring.
Japan is one of the countries where the cell phone has been highly developed. Although there are so many kinds of cell phones in the US or in Europe, It is rare to find such a cell phone that has a ton of functions . The cell phone made in Japan can use call signals with melodies or songs called Cyaku-uta. Cyaku uta is an advanced signal which turned songs of good sound quality into a ring tone .
In addition, the users can see website, play games, and have GPS devices with their cell phone.
.In addition, the users can see websites, play games, and have GPS devices with their cell phone.
The one of reason why cell phones in Japan has been so improved and functions have been gotten complex, we could say Japan is a society of commute by trains. The cell phone replaces books or newspapers as a device to pass time during commute. As for US, they use a car as transportation; therefore they seldom have enough time to manipulate their cell phones. It is a very interesting point that improvement of cell phone could definite the life style.
The one of reason why cell phones in Japan has been so improved and functions have been gotten complex, we could say Japan is a society of commute by trains.
This is good but a little awkward so I would change it to, 'One of the reasons why cell phones in Japan have been improved with new functions and increased in complexity would be that Japanese people commute by trains.'
The cell phone replaces books or newspapers as a device to pass time during commutes . As for US, they use a car as transportation; therefore they seldom have enough time to manipulate their cell phones. It is a very interesting point that improvement of the cell phone could define the life style.
Can you live without cell phone?
Can you live without a cell phone?
To write polished English, it is indispensable to read a lot. However, it is not that you should devour books as many as possible, but you should take plenty of time for a book. The thing you should not do is getting through 24 hours without reading at least 1 or 2 pages of good book.
To write polished English, it is indispensable to read a lot. However, it is not that you should devour books as many books as possible, but you should take your time reading plenty of time for a book . The thing you should not do is getting through 24 hours without reading at least 1 or 2 pages of good book You shouldn't go 24 hours without reading a page or two of a good book.
I have enjoyed reading over the Internet. I have saved words and phrases I found interesting and good expression in my vocabulary data base. I try to use a few of them when I write an essay.
.I have enjoyed reading over the internet . I have saved words and phrases I found interesting and good expressions in my vocabulary data base. I try to use a few of them when I write an essays .
INTERNET is not a proper name and should not be capitalized.
As for Eigobin, I found very interesting that Eigobin ask me to use a phrase when I submit email to other members. In the beginning, it was tough to find a good phrase among the list to write an email. I come to use them steadly. Thanks to that system, my active vocabulary have been accumulated. Next target is that I can use these vocabulary in speaking. I was so busy writing emails here in Eigobin for 6 months. From March, I will try to speak using good expressions I learned in Eigobin.
As for Eigobin, I found it very interesting that Eigobin asked me to use a particular phrase when I submit email to other members. In the beginning, it was tough to find a good phrase among the list to write an email. I have come to use them often steadly . Thanks to this that system, my active vocabulary has have been accumulated. My next goal Next target is that I can to use these vocabulary in words while speaking. I was so busy writing emails with here in Eigobin for six 6 months. From March, I will try to speak using good expressions I learned from Eigobin.
GOAL is more common for language study
Miso soup is indispensable dish for Japanese daily life. Japanese standard breakfast is grilled fish with salt, boiled white rice, pickles, and miso soup. It seems that many people who travel to a foreign country would miss Japanese foods after several days of eating local foods. Some of them would bring instant miso soup and Umeboshi which is salted japanese plum to a foreign country. I have the same experience. I decided not bring anything relating to Japanese food to France. Because France is the great country of foods. I thought I could be satisfied with baguette bread, much kind of cheese and good wine. However I missed Japanese food even though I enjoyed French foods. I could not help buying soy sauce, and miso, rice in a Chinese food shop. I ended up buying a rice cooker to satisfy my stomach and soul.
Miso soup is an indispensable dish for Japanese daily life. Japanese standard breakfast is grilled fish with salt, boiled white rice, pickles, and miso soup. It seems that many people who travel to a foreign country would miss Japanese food after several days of eating local food . Some of them would bring instant miso soup and umeboshi which is salted Japanese plum to a foreign country. I have the same experience. I decided not bring anything relating to Japanese food to France . because France is the great country of foods. I thought I could be satisfied with baguette bread, much many kinds of cheese and good wine. However I missed Japanese food even though I enjoyed French food . I could not help buying soy sauce, and miso, and rice in a Chinese food shop. I ended up buying a rice cooker to satisfy my stomach and soul.
Korean people thought the same feeling. I saw them make kimuch in a public kitchen in a student residence.
Korean people thought had the same feeling. I saw them make kimuchi in a public kitchen in a student residence.
What is indispensable food for you?
What is an indispensable food for you?
Do you think it is difficult to learn Japanse for foreign people?
It is partly right. For example, it is said that a Jesuit missioner who came to Japan around 16th century had problem with learning Japanese. He said Japanese was innovated by demon not to succeed in conversion of Japanese to Christianity.
It is partly right. For example, it is said that a Jesuit missioner who came to Japan around the 16th century had problems with learning Japanese. He said Japanese was innovated by demon not to succeed in conversion of Japanese to Christianity. controlled by a demon so that they could not be converted to Christianity.
The Japanese speakers use 4 kinds of words at once. Kanji, also know as Chinese character was imported around the 5th century B.C.
The original words, Hiragana and Katakana, which are phonograms of Japanese are innovated and came to generalize down to people around 8th century.The original words, Hiragana and Katakana, which are phonograms of Japanese are innovated and came to generalize down to the common people around the 8th century.
Simply said, Kanji is used to represent of noun, Hiragana is used to change Kanji to verb or to adjective, Katakana is used to spell the words which came from foreign language. Romaji which we can find easily on the advertisement virtually could be the 4th words of Japanese language.
Simply said, Kanji is used to represent of nouns , Hiragana is used to change Kanji to verbs or to adjectives , Katakana is used to spell the words which came from foreign languages . Romaji which we can find easily on the advertisements virtually could be the 4th words of Japanese language.
I think each language has each difficulty. You try to learn Japanese to expand your horizon?
.I think each language has each difficulties . You try to learn Japanese to expand your horizon?
Which part of Japan is famous for rice farming?
The Japanese people profoundly like rice. Even at a western style restaurant, they order a plate of rice instead of bread.
02.The Japanese people profoundly like adore rice. Even at a western style restaurant, they order a plate of rice instead of bread.
They have considered rice as deities, they called rice used in sushi "Syari". Syari means the holly Buddha's ashes.
They have considered rice as a deity ies , they call rice used in sushi "Syari". Syari means the holy Buddha's ashes.
Delicious rice is indispensable for them. Japanese farmers have been continuing improvement to meet their request.
Delicious rice is indispensable for the Japanese . Japanese farmers have been continuing improvement to meet their request.
The two grand main rice brands in Japan are Koshihikari and Akitakomachi.
As for Koshihikari, the most famous area of production is Uonuma city in Niigata prefecture. Uonuma has a extreme temperature between warm day and cold day. In addition, the good quality of water bring up good rice which is glutinous and sweet.
As for Koshihikari, the most famous area of production is Uonuma city in Niigata prefecture. Uonuma has an extreme temperature between warm day and cold day. In addition, the good quality of water bring up makes good rice which is glutinous and sweet.
The second one is Akitakomachi which are produced in Akita prefecture. Glutinous rice is the best for making rice balls.
The second one is Akitakomachi which are produced in Akita prefecture. Glutinous rice is the best for making rice balls.
If you want to eat Japanese rice, I recommend that you to eat at first a simple rice ball. You can find sweetness in it.
.If you want to eat Japanese rice, I recommend that you to eat at first trying a simple rice ball. You can find sweetness in it .'You'll find it to be nice and sweet'
In Buddhist temples there are various types of statues. Can you explain the differences?
I like visiting temples. The faces of Buddhas make me feel at peace. However I realized I did not distinguish the differences of each statue of Buddha.
03.I like visiting temples. The faces of Buddhas make me feel at peace. However , I realized I did not distinguish the differences of between each statue of Buddha.
The more I searched through books and Internet, the more I am interested in statues of Buddhas.
04.The more I searched through books and the Internet, the more I am interested in statues of Buddhas.
We can divide statues of Buddha into 3 big groups.
One is the statue of Buddha also known as Nyorai. The original meaning of Buddha is a person who have spiritually awaken. The founder of Buddhist, Gautama Buddha is the most famous. The other one is Amida Nyorai. Bacically, Buddha wears a simple cloth without much decoration.
We can divide statues of Buddha into 3 big groups.
07.One is the statue of Buddha also known as Nyorai. The original meaning of Buddha is a person who has spiritually awakened . The founder of Buddhism , Gautama Buddha is the most famous. The other one is Amida Nyorai. Bacically, Buddha wears a simple cloth without much decoration.
The second type of statue is Bosatu. The original meaning of Bosatu is a person who is a trainee. It is said Bosatsu is so busy helping others that he could not do enough spritual exercise for himself. One of the most famous and popular Bosatsu is Kannon who is a deity of mercy. Bosatsu puts a crown, earings, bracelets and leg rings and other ornaments.
09.The second type of statue is Bosatu. The original meaning of Bosatu is a person who is a trainee. It is said Bosatsu is so busy helping others that he could not do enough spritual exercise for himself. One of the most famous and popular Bosatsu is Kannon who is a deity of mercy. Bosatsu puts wears a crown, earrings , bracelets , and leg rings and other ornaments.
Do you know a famous Japanese high tech company called Cannon? This name came from Kannnon Bosatu. The founder of Cannon was a believer of Kannon.
Do you know a famous Japanese high tech company called Cannon? This name came from Kannon Bosatu. The founder of Cannon was a believer of Kannon.
You will find a small house which is enshrined a statue along the street. This statue is Jizo Bosatu. Jizo is the patron deity of travelers, children and pregnant women.
Sometimes when you are walking along the street, you will find a small house which is enshrines a statue along the street . This statue is Jizo Bosatu. Jizo is the patron deity of travelers, children and pregnant women.
The third one is Myo-ou. Myo-ou is messenger from Dainichi Nyorai (Buddha) who was asked to convert people to Buddha. The most famous Myo-ou is Fudou Myo-ou whose face express the anger toward evils.
The third one is Myo-ou. Myo-ou is a messenger from Dainichi Nyorai (Buddha) who was asked to convert people to Buddhism . The most famous Myo-ou is Fudou Myo-ou whose face express the anger toward evils.
When you go to Kyoto and temples, you will be fed up with a lot of statues of Buddha. But once you can distinguish the difference of statues, you can feel friendly toward Buddha. You could find one Buddha who resemble you somewhere in Kyoto or in Japan. I think this Buddha would help you in your life.
When you go to Kyoto and temples, you will be fed up with a lot of statues of Buddha. But once you can distinguish the difference of between the statues, you can feel friendly toward Buddha. You could find one Buddha who resemble you you can relate to somewhere in Kyoto or in Japan. I think this Buddha would help you in your life.
On what occasions do Japanese people wear a kimono?
Men seldom wear a kimono even though on a special event for family. Men choose a formal black suit as a alternative.
02.Men seldom wear a kimono even on a special event for the family. Men choose a formal black suit as an alternative.
Compared with men, women have much occasion of wearing a kimono. As kimono is reagarded as a formal suit, they would wear it on the occation of wedding ceremony of their relative and friends, of graduation, entrance ceremony of school for their kids. If they engage in the tea ceremony, they wear a kimono on the ceremony. They wear a black kimono when they attend to the funeral of their family member. Wearing kimono need a technique and knowledge.
04.Compared with men, women have many occasions to wear a kimono. As the kimono is regarded as a formal suit, they would wear it on the occasion of a wedding ceremony for their relatives and friends, at graduation, and the entrance ceremony to school for their kids. If they engage in the tea ceremony, they wear a kimono on at the ceremony. They wear a black kimono when they attend to the funeral of their a family member. Wearing a kimono needs a technique and knowledge.
On the other hand, yukata which is a cotton simplified kimono for summer season is now well used among young generation. Yukata is very simple to wear compare with kimono.
06.On the other hand, the yukata which is a cotton , simplified kimono for the summer season is now well used among the young generation. The Yukata is very simple to wear compared with the kimono.
You can try on kimono and you can enjoy Japanese traditional colors and patterns. However you shoud pay attention when you walk with a Japanese sandal and tabi socks.
07.You can try on a kimono and you can enjoy Japanese traditional colors and patterns. However , you shoud pay attention when you walk with a Japanese sandals and tabi socks.
Is the Imperial Palace always open to public?
There are two Imperial Palace in Kyoto and Tokyo. After Meiji restoration, the Emperor moved to Tokyo. Before that he lived in Kyoto for about 1000 years. Imperial Palace in Tokyo was the Edo castle which was the residence of Tokugawa shogunate. After Meiji restoration, Tokugawa vacated this castle to the Emperor.
There are two Imperial Palaces: one in Kyoto and one in Tokyo. After the Meiji restoration, the Emperor moved to Tokyo. Before that the emporor's residence was located in Kyoto for about 1000 years. The Imperial Palace in Tokyo was the Edo castle which was the residence of the Tokugawa shogunate. After the Meiji restoration, the Tokugawa left this castle to the Emperor.
The Imperial Palace both in Tokyo and Kyoto are not always open to public.
The Imperial Palaces both in Tokyo and Kyoto are not always open to the public.
We can enter the inner palace of Tokyo only on January 2 (New Year's Greeting) and December 23 (Emperor's Birthday), and see the members of the Imperial Family, who make several public appearances on a balcony.
We can enter the inner palace of Tokyo only on January 2 (New Year's Greeting) and December 23 (Emperor's Birthday), and see the members of the Imperial Family, who make several public appearances on a balcony.
For the rest of the year, visitors have to reserve in advance at Imperial Household Agency to tour the palace.
For the rest of the year, visitors have to make reservations in advance at the Imperial Household Agency to tour the palace.
The Imperial Palace in Kyoto is open to the public twice a year (April and November). For the rest of year, visitor who wants to tour the Palace also have to apply for permission in advance over Internet or mail.
The Imperial Palace in Kyoto is open to the public twice a year (April and November). For the rest of year, visitors who wants to tour the Palace also have to apply for permission in advance over the Internet or by mail.
Tell me the most famous festival in Kyoto.
The most famous festival in Japan is Gion festival.
The most famous festival in Japan is the Gion festival.
This festival spans the entire month of July. This festival is a ritual of Yasaka shrine which is located in the east Kyoto, the end of Sijyo dori street. The origin of the festival was making invocation to deity to stop expanding emidemic around 9th century.
This festival spans the entire month of July. This festival is a ritual of Yasaka shrine which is located in the east of Kyoto, at the end of Sijyo dori street. The origin of the festival was are in making an invocation to a deity to stop expanding emidemic around 9th century.
The ritual begins from the 1st July. Between 10th and 13th, people build their float in charge on the streets. The climax of this festival is massive floats parade on the 17th July. From two days before the parade, downtown streets are closed for passengers. Tourists can take a close look at beautiful decorated floats. I recommend you to go there at night. Because the floats are illuminated with attached lanterns.
The ritual begins from the 1st of July. Between the 10th and the 13th, people build their floats in charge on the streets. The climax of this festival is when massive floats parade on the 17th July. From two days before the parade, downtown streets are closed for passengers cars and pedestrians . Tourists can take a close look at beautiful decorated floats. I recommend that you to go there at night. Because the floats are illuminated with attached lanterns.
I recommend you to watch the big floats called Hoko. There are so many people sitting inside of Hoko. Some are traditional musicians, others are traditional ritual dancers.
I recommend that you to watch the big floats called Hoko. There are so many people sitting inside the of Hoko. Some are traditional musicians, others are traditional ritual dancers.
Gion festival announce the coming of the hot summer to the Japanese.
The .Gion festival announces the coming of the hot summer to the Japanese people .
Kyoto has other festivals such as Aoi festival and Jidai festival. The Aoi festival is the ritual of Simogamo shrine. This festival began from the Heian period as a national event. Therefore tradition of imperial dynasty still remain in it. They make invocation of fertility, good weather in this year. You can watch a traditional vehicle which is towed by a cattle.
Kyoto has other festivals such as the Aoi festival and the Jidai festival. The Aoi festival is the ritual of the Simogamo shrine. This festival began from in the Heian period as a national event. Therefore the tradition of the imperial dynasty still remains in it. They make invocations of fertility and good weather in this year. You can watch a traditional vehicle which is towed by a cattle.
The Jidai festival is not religious rite. This is a costume parade from Hean to Meiji restoration. You can watch parade of samurais, and court ladies wearing a twelve-layered ceremonical costume called Juni-hitoe.
The Jidai festival is not a religious rite. This is a costume parade from the Hean to Meiji restoration. You can watch a parade of samurais, and court ladies wearing a twelve-layered ceremonial costume called Juni-hitoe.
You can enjoy traditional aspects of Japan by watching these festivals. However you need to prepare yourself for congested traffic on the street in Kyoto. Kyoto still attracts lots of people including the Japanese.
You can enjoy traditional aspects of Japan by watching these festivals. However you need to prepare yourself for congested traffic on the streets in Kyoto. Kyoto still attracts lots of people including the Japanese.
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