1.Have you ever eaten in a restaurant in a foreign country? Where? What did you eat? Did you make any mistakes? Please explain your experience.
I've never eaten in a restaurant in a foreign country, so I would like to write about my experience in a Italian restaurant in Japan.
I made some mistakes...
I mistook the way of using spoon. When we eat soup, we have to scoop up with a spoon from the front. But, I did reversely... So, I was pointed out the mistake by my mother.
Also, I was using my napkin wrong side out...This mistake is scatterbrained rather than bad table manner.haha
It's difficult to try anything new!!!
2. Did you learn anything?
I learned table manners are very important to enjoy meal!!!
Bad manners make people feel bad. Meanwhile, good manners make people feel more HAPPY☆ So, I have to understand each of countries' table manners.
Anyway, I watched on TV about to make noise when we eat buckwheat noodles.
That TV program said it's in order to enhance flavor of buckwheat by breathe the air.
I think it's similar to the case of wine. Of course, we don't make noise when we drink wine, but it's because we move wine all around our wine .
2009年12月20日日曜日
2009年12月5日土曜日
Weddings
1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
Yes, I think it's a good idea.
Because, the bigger the ceremony is, the more expensive it is in Japan.
If we can invite a lot of people, we can be blessed by a lot of people.
Also, a lot of people can get happy feelings.
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I think eloping is not good.
On TV dramas, it's depicted as romantic episodes. Certainly, eloping may be a proof of their deep love. They may not want anything but to be with their lovers.
However, it's difficult to live without cooperation. I think family is the best supporter. I want to believe LOVE can move parents' hearts!!!
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
Yes, I have.
I yearn for a wedding in a foreign location☆
However, I'll not do it. Because, it's very expensive... And, I think it's difficult to organize.
After all, I LOVE JAPAN!!!haha
4.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is hold a ceremony in a restaurant with atmosphere.
I want to have a buffet party, and want to make a original wedding cake!! Of course, I want to wear a fashionable white wedding dress♪” Even if it's a small ceremony, it makes me very happy☆★
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I would read a letter to my parents & friends on a ceremony.
I can't express thanks to their face for shame. So, I would like to use this good opportunity to say"Thank you!!!!!"
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I've never been to there.
By the way, I want to go to a Spanish wedding!! Because, they march down the street. At first, performers march down, and a couple and guests follow them.
This is a cartoon film of Spanish wedding. Please check it out♪→
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XTo_Ke4cVw&feature=player_embedded
Yes, I think it's a good idea.
Because, the bigger the ceremony is, the more expensive it is in Japan.
If we can invite a lot of people, we can be blessed by a lot of people.
Also, a lot of people can get happy feelings.
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I think eloping is not good.
On TV dramas, it's depicted as romantic episodes. Certainly, eloping may be a proof of their deep love. They may not want anything but to be with their lovers.
However, it's difficult to live without cooperation. I think family is the best supporter. I want to believe LOVE can move parents' hearts!!!
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
Yes, I have.
I yearn for a wedding in a foreign location☆
However, I'll not do it. Because, it's very expensive... And, I think it's difficult to organize.
After all, I LOVE JAPAN!!!haha
4.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is hold a ceremony in a restaurant with atmosphere.
I want to have a buffet party, and want to make a original wedding cake!! Of course, I want to wear a fashionable white wedding dress♪” Even if it's a small ceremony, it makes me very happy☆★
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I would read a letter to my parents & friends on a ceremony.
I can't express thanks to their face for shame. So, I would like to use this good opportunity to say"Thank you!!!!!"
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I've never been to there.
By the way, I want to go to a Spanish wedding!! Because, they march down the street. At first, performers march down, and a couple and guests follow them.
This is a cartoon film of Spanish wedding. Please check it out♪→
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XTo_Ke4cVw&feature=player_embedded
2009年11月29日日曜日
Superstitions
Which part surprised you the most?
I surprised about ornaments for Christmas trees.
Because, they decorate foods on Christmas trees.
I've never seen such trees in Japan. I feel anew Japan is humid!!
But, I want to try to decorate foods on Christmas trees♪”
What kind of Danish food do you want to try?
I want to try to eat "open sandwiches"!!
I think it's OPEN as its name suggests.
It's also interesting because they use not normal breads, but rye breads.
Anyway, I LOVE sandwiches very much!!!
So, I really want to try to eat them!!
1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
Yes, I do.
I think we can compare each countries' culture.
Because, superstitions express their sense of values, I think.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
Yes, it's.
Because, Japanese people believe judgement of someone's character by blood types.
I think most of Japanese think of them when we talk with someone.
Also, we may change attitudes by their blood types.
I'm a one of them...
This Example may not be superstition, but I think it is kind of superstition.
3.Do you believe in superstitions?
Yes, I do. Especially "mixing"
For example, "If we eat tempura and watermelons at the same time, we'll have our stomach hurt." It means "Don't eat oily foods and water at the same time."
I really believe, because I have experienced....haha
I surprised about ornaments for Christmas trees.
Because, they decorate foods on Christmas trees.
I've never seen such trees in Japan. I feel anew Japan is humid!!
But, I want to try to decorate foods on Christmas trees♪”
What kind of Danish food do you want to try?
I want to try to eat "open sandwiches"!!
I think it's OPEN as its name suggests.
It's also interesting because they use not normal breads, but rye breads.
Anyway, I LOVE sandwiches very much!!!
So, I really want to try to eat them!!
1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
Yes, I do.
I think we can compare each countries' culture.
Because, superstitions express their sense of values, I think.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
Yes, it's.
Because, Japanese people believe judgement of someone's character by blood types.
I think most of Japanese think of them when we talk with someone.
Also, we may change attitudes by their blood types.
I'm a one of them...
This Example may not be superstition, but I think it is kind of superstition.
3.Do you believe in superstitions?
Yes, I do. Especially "mixing"
For example, "If we eat tempura and watermelons at the same time, we'll have our stomach hurt." It means "Don't eat oily foods and water at the same time."
I really believe, because I have experienced....haha
2009年11月16日月曜日
TIME
1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
There are a lot of TIME proverbs in Japan.
I think it is because TIME is very important, and most of them show the brevity of life.
Examples...
一朝一夕
A short time like one morning and night.
寸陰を惜しむ
To value even a short time.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a) Time is money.
TIME is precious just like MONEY.
So, we don't have to waste time.
We cannot get back the time we've lost, so I think we don't have to wast even a short time.
b) A stitch in time saves nine.
Longtime effrt go to waste by minor complications at the very end.
I have to stay sharp!!haha
c) There's no time like the present.
Once youVe made up your mine, you should move into action just now.
I'm indecisive...So, I keep in mind this proverb!!
d) Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
I don't know the meaning, but does it mean "It's a waste of time"???
Please tell me!!!
There are a lot of TIME proverbs in Japan.
I think it is because TIME is very important, and most of them show the brevity of life.
Examples...
一朝一夕
A short time like one morning and night.
寸陰を惜しむ
To value even a short time.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a) Time is money.
TIME is precious just like MONEY.
So, we don't have to waste time.
We cannot get back the time we've lost, so I think we don't have to wast even a short time.
b) A stitch in time saves nine.
Longtime effrt go to waste by minor complications at the very end.
I have to stay sharp!!haha
c) There's no time like the present.
Once youVe made up your mine, you should move into action just now.
I'm indecisive...So, I keep in mind this proverb!!
d) Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
I don't know the meaning, but does it mean "It's a waste of time"???
Please tell me!!!
2009年10月25日日曜日
The Language of Clothes
☆CLOTHES☆
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
Yes, but sometimes.
For example, I judge their jobs, age, hobby and so on...
I don't judge their character only their clothes!!
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
Yes, I think so.
Because clothes show their cultures very well!!!
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing white clothes.
I don't think my clothes' colors reflect my mood, but I may choose them unconsciously...
☆Friends☆
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
It's sooooo difficult question!!
I don't have good ideas, but I think I will talk anything to close friends.
Also, I won't talk about my worries to friends who are not so close to me.
2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different places?
Yes, I do.
Some friends are lifelong mates for me, and others are just talking, greeting etc...
I take a trip with close friends.
And, I make a promise to meet my close friends who live far away from me.
However, every friends are PRECIOUS for me ♪”
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
Yes, but sometimes.
For example, I judge their jobs, age, hobby and so on...
I don't judge their character only their clothes!!
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
Yes, I think so.
Because clothes show their cultures very well!!!
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing white clothes.
I don't think my clothes' colors reflect my mood, but I may choose them unconsciously...
☆Friends☆
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
It's sooooo difficult question!!
I don't have good ideas, but I think I will talk anything to close friends.
Also, I won't talk about my worries to friends who are not so close to me.
2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different places?
Yes, I do.
Some friends are lifelong mates for me, and others are just talking, greeting etc...
I take a trip with close friends.
And, I make a promise to meet my close friends who live far away from me.
However, every friends are PRECIOUS for me ♪”
2009年10月12日月曜日
Death and Funerals 2
1.Death and Funerals
(a) Yes, I have some international friends.
If their familly member died…
I never treat them brightly and try to keep calm.
Because it's very sad, but we have to accept their death...
(b) No, I haven't.
I have ever been to only one time even a Japanese funerals.
2.The language of Clothes
(a) Most people may unconcerned about what thir clothes are written in, I think.
It may only just a DESIGN like painting, photo and so on...
(b) I think it means, for example, "if a boy is soooo cool, he may be egocentric, bad manners and so on." We don't have to judge by just appearance.
But, I think superficial things are conected to inner things.
(a) Yes, I have some international friends.
If their familly member died…
I never treat them brightly and try to keep calm.
Because it's very sad, but we have to accept their death...
(b) No, I haven't.
I have ever been to only one time even a Japanese funerals.
2.The language of Clothes
(a) Most people may unconcerned about what thir clothes are written in, I think.
It may only just a DESIGN like painting, photo and so on...
(b) I think it means, for example, "if a boy is soooo cool, he may be egocentric, bad manners and so on." We don't have to judge by just appearance.
But, I think superficial things are conected to inner things.
2009年10月4日日曜日
Death and Funerals
Where do you go when you die?
I think we will go to the new world beyond the sky!!
But, it's not the universe. It's a PURE world.
We can meet our family, friends and new people.
It's a completely new world, so there are no brutal conflict and so on...
We can enjoy new life there, I think.
Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Because we tell the dead people that you are in our mind forever and show gratitude, I think.
They might feel lonly and sad as well as us.
So, we have to tell them periodically.
I think we will go to the new world beyond the sky!!
But, it's not the universe. It's a PURE world.
We can meet our family, friends and new people.
It's a completely new world, so there are no brutal conflict and so on...
We can enjoy new life there, I think.
Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Because we tell the dead people that you are in our mind forever and show gratitude, I think.
They might feel lonly and sad as well as us.
So, we have to tell them periodically.
2009年7月28日火曜日
Politics and Reflections
If I am working for the UN, I would like to be public relations officer.
I'm not sure what is UN and what do they do...
I think some people think as me.
So, I want to do effective public relation activities.
By doing this, lots of people, who don't know anything about it, can know and realize the importance of UN.
More people know more people in need are helped, I think.
I'm not sure what is UN and what do they do...
I think some people think as me.
So, I want to do effective public relation activities.
By doing this, lots of people, who don't know anything about it, can know and realize the importance of UN.
More people know more people in need are helped, I think.
Working with different cultures
I want to work in Norway.
Because, they are gender equal in the workplace!!
I want to be treated same as men, so it is very imporatant for me.
Also, they have introduce flexible working hours.
I can choose my convenient time to come work.
I am not trouble by commuter rush!!
I want to enjoy both private time and work time, so Norway is the best place for me.
Because, they are gender equal in the workplace!!
I want to be treated same as men, so it is very imporatant for me.
Also, they have introduce flexible working hours.
I can choose my convenient time to come work.
I am not trouble by commuter rush!!
I want to enjoy both private time and work time, so Norway is the best place for me.
2009年7月7日火曜日
Dating Practices
It is a pie chart of my ideal partner★
I think his character is so important!!
Of course, I like a handsome man.
But!! I choose a good character man, because I can't be with him forever if he is a bad character man...
What is particularly important for me is "same sense of value." Because, I think it is very important anytime and anywhere.
I have to go on a journey to find my ideal partner...
2009年6月8日月曜日
Names and Address
Q1. Yes, I think so.
It can cross the border and common all over the world!!!
Q2. いらいら(irritate)
ゆううつ (depressed)
はればれ (cheerful)
わくわく (excited)
せかせか (restless)
ふゆかいな (disagreeable)
はらだたしい(irritate)
すっきり (refreshed)
もやもや (gloomy)
こわい (horrible)
るんるん(happy mode)
はらはら (uneasy)
どきどき (pound)
おちついた(composed)
うきうき (high spirit, buoyant)
ひやひや (scared)
らくたんした (dejected)
ふあんな(anxious)
Q3. おそれいります。
つまらないものですが。
おせわになっています。
おつかれさまです。
These are very difficult to express...
I think modest expressions are difficult.
It can cross the border and common all over the world!!!
Q2. いらいら(irritate)
ゆううつ (depressed)
はればれ (cheerful)
わくわく (excited)
せかせか (restless)
ふゆかいな (disagreeable)
はらだたしい(irritate)
すっきり (refreshed)
もやもや (gloomy)
こわい (horrible)
るんるん(happy mode)
はらはら (uneasy)
どきどき (pound)
おちついた(composed)
うきうき (high spirit, buoyant)
ひやひや (scared)
らくたんした (dejected)
ふあんな(anxious)
Q3. おそれいります。
つまらないものですが。
おせわになっています。
おつかれさまです。
These are very difficult to express...
I think modest expressions are difficult.
2009年5月29日金曜日
Greetings
1. How do you greet members of your family?
I do not have big differences.
I just say "Ohayou" or "Oyasumi" etc.
Of course, I never bow to them.
2. How do you greet people that are important in society?
I just bow to them and not to say anything.
If they say me something, I will reply.
3. Do you greet people from the opposite sex in a different way?
No, I do not.
I will do the same way.
4. Do you hug anyone?
I do when I meet friends again after a long time.
So, I never do for strangers and my family.
I do not have big differences.
I just say "Ohayou" or "Oyasumi" etc.
Of course, I never bow to them.
2. How do you greet people that are important in society?
I just bow to them and not to say anything.
If they say me something, I will reply.
3. Do you greet people from the opposite sex in a different way?
No, I do not.
I will do the same way.
4. Do you hug anyone?
I do when I meet friends again after a long time.
So, I never do for strangers and my family.
2009年5月18日月曜日
World Religion
I nod or wave to person in greeting.
I nod to older people and wave to close people because waving to older people is impolite and too familiar.
And also, I sometimes touch people. However, it is only for close people when I agree with them or request agreement. It has not special reason. I involuntary do that.
I nod to older people and wave to close people because waving to older people is impolite and too familiar.
And also, I sometimes touch people. However, it is only for close people when I agree with them or request agreement. It has not special reason. I involuntary do that.
2009年5月11日月曜日
How is your daily life affected by Buddhism?
I give five examples here.
1. We offer the first things of the season at the altar.
‐It is because to thank the crops.
2. We never wear Kimono with its left side okumi is under the right side.
‐This style is for burial clothes.
3. Some people worship the Buddha every morning and evening.
‐In the morning, we pray that we hope to spend an ordinary day. In the evening we express to Buddha my gratitude of the day. My grandfather does it every day.
4. We put an eggplant and cucumber with legs which made by the disposable wooden chopsticks in the Bon festival.
‐The eggplant is a cow, and the cucumber is a horse. It is the means for Buddha to come back our house.
5. We sprinkle our body with salt after a Buddhist service for the dead.
‐It is because to cleanse our body,
1. We offer the first things of the season at the altar.
‐It is because to thank the crops.
2. We never wear Kimono with its left side okumi is under the right side.
‐This style is for burial clothes.
3. Some people worship the Buddha every morning and evening.
‐In the morning, we pray that we hope to spend an ordinary day. In the evening we express to Buddha my gratitude of the day. My grandfather does it every day.
4. We put an eggplant and cucumber with legs which made by the disposable wooden chopsticks in the Bon festival.
‐The eggplant is a cow, and the cucumber is a horse. It is the means for Buddha to come back our house.
5. We sprinkle our body with salt after a Buddhist service for the dead.
‐It is because to cleanse our body,
2009年4月27日月曜日
"Sour Strawberries"
I chosed an article "'Sour Strawberries' spotlights plight of non-Japanese 'traineese'."
It is the summary.
Last month at Ben's Cafe in Tokyo, people discussed about the plight of foreign "trainees" in Japan at the screening of a German-Japanese collaboration, the documentary film "Sour Strawberries."The night's event started by human-rights activist Debito Arudou.The story of this film is that two people of Japanese descent, who would be working as actuall unskilled laborers. In the climax, Chinese trainees who sought help from a labor union are forcibly sent back to thire countries.The movie is heavy theme, but many participants said they enjoyed. A teacher said she wants to use the film for her class. Meanwhile, a documentary filmmaker from Australia, said he is thinking of making a movie on illegal immigrants in Japan and refers to the recent case, the Filipino couple was deported, but their Japan-born daughter was permitted to stay.
The Japan Times
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
By TOMOKO OTAKE
URL: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20090414ev.html
It is the summary.
Last month at Ben's Cafe in Tokyo, people discussed about the plight of foreign "trainees" in Japan at the screening of a German-Japanese collaboration, the documentary film "Sour Strawberries."The night's event started by human-rights activist Debito Arudou.The story of this film is that two people of Japanese descent, who would be working as actuall unskilled laborers. In the climax, Chinese trainees who sought help from a labor union are forcibly sent back to thire countries.The movie is heavy theme, but many participants said they enjoyed. A teacher said she wants to use the film for her class. Meanwhile, a documentary filmmaker from Australia, said he is thinking of making a movie on illegal immigrants in Japan and refers to the recent case, the Filipino couple was deported, but their Japan-born daughter was permitted to stay.
The Japan Times
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
By TOMOKO OTAKE
URL: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20090414ev.html
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