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Neighborhoods in Tokyo Posted by Ginny on Mar 3, 2011
There are special places in Tōkyō that are known for possessing certain qualities that are different from the other neighborhoods in Tōkyō. Let’s see where those special places are: Yūrakuchō (有楽町) is a neighborhood that gives you a small glimpse of what Japan looked like in the prewar period. There are lots of izakaya (居酒屋)…
Snail Song Posted by Ginny on Feb 28, 2011
There’s a cute Japanese children’s song calledかたつむり(katatsumuri) , which means “snail” in Japanese. It’s not often that you hear songs about snails, so this one really stands out in my memory as one of those nostalgic childhood songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BdtggRdFrk&feature=related でんでん虫々 (dendenmushimushi) snail かたつむり (katatsumuri)snail お前のあたまは (omae no atama wa) your head どこにある (doko ni aru)…
Japanese Haiku Continued Posted by Ginny on Feb 27, 2011
We’re going to continue to talk about the haiku. If you missed the previous post about the haiku, please read that first! Let’s take a look at this particular haiku: 几市 (i-ka-no-bo-ri) a kite きのふの空の (ki-no-u-no-so-ra-no) in yesterday’s sky ありどころ (a-ri-do-ko-ro) in the same place This haiku is by Yosa Buson (与謝蕪村), who was a…
Most Populated Cities in Japan Posted by Ginny on Feb 17, 2011
If you’re wondering where to find the location with the most people in Japan, than you’ll probably want to go to the top three populated cities in Japan. Going to a populated city has its benefits. In a populated city, you’re more likely to find better transportation options and interesting places to hang out in…
The Tortoise and the Hare Posted by Ginny on Feb 9, 2011
Do you know the story about the tortoise and the hare? It’s about a race where the tortoise wins a race with the hare, despite the tortoise being slow. There is a Japanese children’s song called うさぎとかめ, which tells the story of the fast hare being defeated by the slow tortoise. もしもし亀よ 亀さんよ (moshi moshi kame…
Japanese Herbal Drinks Posted by Ginny on Feb 3, 2011
If you have a cold or headache, there are several Japanese herbal drinks that you can drink to make yourself feel better. One type of herbal drink is called kuzuyu (葛湯). Kuzuyu is an herbal plant in which the root of the plant is made into a powder. The powder is then dissolved in hot…
Japanese National Parks Posted by Ginny on Jan 27, 2011
Did you know that Japan is a beautiful place with many national parks? Here are some my favorite national parks: Kushiro Shitsugen Kokuritsu Kōen (釧路湿原国立公園) or Kushiro Shitsugen National Park is known for its beautiful, green wetlands. Daisetsuzan Kokuritsu Kōen (大雪山国立公園) or Daisetsuzan National Park is the largest national park in Japan. Shiretoko Kokuritsu Kōen…