| **************************************************** "Treasure Box" - Discovery of Japan <Vol.14> **************************************************** Renewal! >>> Web Site: http://www.jpn-miyabi.com Date: January 16th, 2004 The story about "Eto" and its' 12 animals was introduced in the previous issu. Did you like it? Speaking of animal, have you noticed that each column of Treasure Box is designed with frog and rabbit pattern on the wall? This design is called "Cho-jyu-giga" (= Birds and Beasts Caricature), based on a picture scroll made in the 12th century which is a satire of real life with a personification by frog, rabbit, monkey, fox, etc. and painted with black-and-white ink. The author is unkown and desiganated as a national treasure. The wall is one of famous scene that frog and rabbit wrestle sumo. After New Year's holiday passed, our web site have renewed to winter version. Some beautiful winter scenes of Japan are introduced, so drop by our site and check them out. <Japanese> 前号Cultureでは干支に関わる動物についてお話しましたが、楽しんで 頂けましたでしょうか。動物といえば、Treasure Boxでは各コラムの 背景にカエルと兎が描かれた絵柄が使われています。（お気づきでし たか？）これは12世紀頃に作られた絵巻物「鳥獣戯画」に出てくる場 面のひとつ、カエルとウサギが相撲をとっている様子です。鳥獣戯画 の作者は定かではありませんが、原物は水墨によって描かれ、カエル、 兎、猿、狐などの動物達を擬人化して世相を諷刺したものと考えられ ており、現在では国宝に指定されています。 お正月も過ぎ、ホームページも冬バージョンにアップしました^0^ Treasure Box Galleryとして日本の美しい冬景色をご用意しました ので、どうぞ遊びに来て下さい♪ m(^^)m ********************************************** "Treasure Box"では相互広告して下さる方を募集しています。 こちら jpnmiyabi@aol.com までご連絡お願いします。 ***************************************************** ============================================================ *** CONTENTS *** <TOPIC> Japanese society Click to read more on this sequel: http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.14/shakai-e.html (English) http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/vol.14/shakai-jp.html (Japanese) ============================================================ <CULTURE> "Gagaku" Here's an introduction to the world's oldest form of orchestra called "Gagaku". Please click the following URL. http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.14/gagaku-e.html (English) http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/vol.14/gagaku-jp.html (Japanese) ============================================================ <EVENT> "Seijinshiki" (The ceremony of Coming-of-Age Day) We are recognized as an adult when we become 20 years old. We are going to introduce about the ceremony of becoming an adult and it's history. (English) http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.14/seijinshiki-e.html (Japanese) http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/vol.14/seijinshiki-jp.html ============================================================ <JAPANESE LESSON #14> Let's learn some useful Japanese phrases through this issue! Of course the English phrases we used may be helpful for Japanese as well. http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.14/conversation14.html ============================================================ <RECIPE> "Nikujaga" It is said that "Nikujaya" is one of the most popular and typical Japanese home cooking. Try your hands on this popular dish! http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.14/recipe.12.html ============================================================ <RESTAURANT> Chinese cuisine is loved all around the world! Many Chinese restaurants exist in the Tokyo Metropolitan area. Check it out! http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.14/restaurant-8.html ============================================================ *** PREVIEW *** <JAPANESE LESSON #15> Have you tried to use Japanese? Let's learn more Japanese simple phrases in the next issue! <CULTURE> "Sho-do" (= The art of calligraphy) In case of formal occasion like ceremonies, we sometime write our name and address with brush. This Japanese calligraphy is called sho-do. In the next issue, we are going to introduce you to the history and origin of "Shodo". <EVENT> February 3 is named "the day of Setubun" and an event is held called "mamemaki". What's mamemaki? <TOPIC > "Repeated medical trouble" <RECIPE> A very very simple recipe, "Ginger-fried pork" is going to introduce at the next issue. Satisfaction guaranteed for lovers of pork and ginger! <RESTAURANT> Have you ever tasted "Yakitori"? One stylish Yakitori Dinning Bar is going to be introduced in the next issue. ============================================================ *LIVING INFORMATION 1) Entertainment 2) Hospital 3) Hotel 4) Japanese Alphabet 5) Postal Service 6) Supermarket 7) Taxi 8) Telephone 9) Travel(Metro Map / Flight Information / Travel Agency) The above subjects are shown on our HP. Please click now ^0^ http://www.jpn-miyabi.com ============================================================ *BACK NUMBER : http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Menu/backnumber-top.html *CONTACT US: Please feel free to send your request or question of Japanese life. e-mail: jpnmiyabi@kza.biglobe.ne.jp See you at the next number ^_^/ Please access the following URL, if you would like to register or unsubscribe. http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Menu/magazine-top.html (C) Copyright 2003-2004 JPN-MIYABI All Rights Reserved |