| ************************************ "Treasure Box" - Discovery of Japan <Vol.8> ************************************* Web Site: http://www.jpn-miyabi.com Date: October 24th, 2003 Hello, everyone! The season of the tinted autumn leaves arrived. Autumn tint front is going south from Tohoku region at a slow speed. In Japan we can enjoy the transition of the season by seeing autumn tints which is coming down from north to south or cherry-blossoms in spring which is going up from south to north. These phenomena are given to us by the geographic feature of Japan which is long in the direction of north and south. Tinted autumn leaves are marvelous especially if they are combined with view of a lake, mountain torrents, Mt.Fuji, etc. Why don't you check the recommended spot of every place and go out! Well, let's take a look at this number. <Japanese> 紅葉シーズン到来です。紅葉前線が東北地方からゆっくり 南下。日本では南から北へ移り行く桜、北から南へ移り行 く秋の色を見て、季節の移り変わりを楽しむことができます。 この現象は南北に長い日本の地形によって与えられたもの です。特に湖や渓流、富士山などと相まった紅葉は絶景です。 各地のお薦めスポットをチェックして出掛けてみてはいかが でしょう。 それでは、今号にいきましょう。 ============================================================ *** CONTENTS *** *JAPANESE LESSON <Lesson 8 - At the office> We are going to show you some basic Japanese phrases to be used at the office. On the contrary, English phrases we mention should be useful to Japanese as well. http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.8/conversation8.html ============================================================ *CULTURE : "Noh" Noh is the oldest form of theater in Japan. The history of Noh is about 600 years old. Although it's origin.. Please click the following URL to read the sequel. http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.8/noh-e.html ============================================================ *TOPIC : "The color of Kurosawa's movie (2)" Akira Kurosawa is popular to the world, especially in United States where he was invited to make movies in... Sequels of this column are here. Please click now! http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.8/kurosawa2-e.html ============================================================= *RECIPE : "Tempura" "Tempura" is known as one of typical Japanese foods. It is not difficult to cook as it looks. Let's try! http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.8/recipe6.html ============================================================ *RESTAURANT "Iron Chef's Restaurant" As you may know, Japanese TV program named "Ryori-no-Tetsujin" was broadcasted in USA as well and won popularity. We are going to introduce Iron Chef's restaurant by printable card. http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/Vol.8/restaurant2.html ============================================================ *** PREVIEW *** *JAPANESE LESSON 9 We are going to provide some Japanese phrases to express your feeling. *CULTURE: "Bonsai" "Bonsai(dwarf tree)" is Japanese artistic potted plant. It takes long time for you to create its elegant form. We are going to introduce "Bonsai" with some pictures. *EVENT : "Shichi-go-san" On November 15th, we have a special event called "Shichi- go-san" for celebrating of children's growth and praying for children's future. We are going to introduce "Shichi- go-san". *TOPIC :: "Are safety and water free?" *RECIPE :: "Chawan mushi" "Chawan mushi" looks like pudding though it doesn't taste sweet. You will find various kinds of ingredients, such as chicken, shrimp, nuts, etc. in a cup as you eat. *RESTAURANT: We are going to introduce one popular restaurant in Shinagawa. ============================================================ *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 ●^^● ****************************************** "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 までご連絡下さい。 ************************************************ ============================================================ *BACK NUMBER http://www.jpn-miyabi.com/backnumber.html *CONTACT US: Please feel free to send your request or question of Japanese life. e-mail: jpn-miyabi@jpn-miyabi.com (English) jpnmiyabi@aol.com (Japanese) 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 JPN-MIYABI All Rights Reserved |