https://ameblo.jp/fkino/ I introduce about Japanese culture. ja
Three more times ... I do my best.

Ok,
I'd like to introduces this time,J-pop!!!

There is traditional music called Enka in Japan. A "fist" characterizes enka.
A "fist" is like a vibrato.
However, a "fist" is lower than an ordinary vibrato. Although enka is sung even now and it is inherited, the latest young person seldom hears it.

J-pop is various.
Now, there are many musicians.

AKB48 and ARASHI run the top now also in it. AKB48 is popular with a male.
ARASHI is popular with a woman.




If it sees like this, an idol will think that he is popular, but that is not right, either.
For example, EXILE.
They are not Idle but performers.
And while band groups, such as Mr.Children and B's, are long　time, they have pulled Japanese music. It seems that a band is popular overseas.
Incidentally, Western music popular in Japan is One direction, Lady　Gaga, etc.
I also often hear it.


The group which I like is AAA.
AAA is a vocal & dance unit of five men and two women.
The very cool and fine song which comes out is sung.



There is much J-pop which is not known yet by Japanese me.
Japanese music has much the music which rises, moved to tears music, painful music, and music encouraged.
They are very attractive words.
And it is an attractive music tone.
The music which is certainly pleasing should be found!

And what kind of music is sung at the opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympic Games?
What kind of performance can see? It is pleasure!
Not to miss, from now on, please J-Pop　see and observe!
Although music is all over the world, it is completely different among the countries.
If it comes to Japan, music peculiar to Japan will surely entertain you.



Thank you for reading.See you next time.　　　　　Nozomi ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11730665489.html Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:09:47 +0900
Is there anything you know about the traditional Japanese performing arts?
There are a lot of traditional arts from ancient times in Japan, but I will introduce only a little of them today.

At first, Kabuki!



Along with Bunraku and Noh and Kyogen, Kabuki is a performing arts traditional.
It is an old theater that was born 400 years ago.
It is the best art that mankind has created.
It is intended to continue to play in the old story and history of the old days.
It is a performing art that will liven up the actors and audience together.
There is also a unique culture the audience or call out.
Kabuki is performed　Kabuki-za, has been rebuilt this year. It is recommended that you see in the Kabuki-za Kabuki that are new.

I never seen Kabuki.However, my grandmother love kabuki.

Next, Japanese dance[Nihon buyo]!



Those combined traditional japanese dance[Mai] and dance[Odori] is a traditional dance of Japan.
Even though the dance of Japan, not folksy, such as folk songs and Bon dance or tradition folk art, and Kagura, is a performing arts of one who intended to performance on stage.
Of course, is the essence of folk art various elements that are leading entertainment "Bugaku" and "Noh" is included in the form of sophisticated, it is what can be called the culmination of the Japanese performing arts ranging from ancient times to the present is there .
Through a history of nearly 400 years, and now, Japanese dance, has a face and various other creative dance that aims so-called Kabuki dance to the mother Kabuki, Kyomai above or dance with the tradition of parlor Mai, a new creation .

My grandmother has learned Japanese dance. I have seen it several times stage of grandmother. It is a beautiful and very elegant.


Last,Traditional Japanese musical instrument.



Is there anything you know? The Japanese instruments, there taiko, shamisen, shakuhachi, and Japanese flute.
Respect the change of tone extremely delicate, Japanese instruments to pursue. Therefore, the sophistication of the tone in the room-based traditional Japanese instrument is very high in particular. For example, the tone changes greatly in one piece is shamisen, in Jiuta shamisen, player of one person to hold many pieces of the frame, use it properly to match the weather of the day, the condition of the instrument, and the atmosphere of the song, among others. Pursuit due to the difference really delicate and weight have been made also piece itself. That the beauty of noise was observed early on, even noisy elements have been incorporated in many ways is a major feature in the Japanese instruments.

I can play the Japanese flute.



Please come and experience the beauty of the static of Japanese performing arts.

Thank you for reading!See you next time! nozomi. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11726494414.html Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:03:16 +0900
Today　I'd　like to introduce about famous place in Japan.

First of all, Mount Fuji!This is something that is world-class.A beautiful and magnificent, dignity, but I feel the warmth somewhere.I climbed at the time of the elementary school. The big even when viewed from a distance, but larger than that it try to climb. The blue when viewed from a distance, but actually full of rocks and sand.I can see every day from my house. Mount Fuji is part of my life. For example, I can see if there is a cloud, such as the umbrella on top of Mount Fuji, it will rain.
Watching is also good enough, but you can see Mount Fuji different again when it tries to climb.




Next,Tokyo tower&Sky tree

These are the wave tower. Tokyo Tower is 332.6m. Sky tree is 634m. It is a tourist spot both famous. I like more of the Tokyo Tower, the Sky Tree is so beautiful when lit.



Turn a little description Akihabara, since the introduction earlier. Akihabara, there is a image of the city of otaku, but it is famous for the fact that there are a lot of electronics center really. So, I think people electric appliance such as a personal computer and also want to enjoy. Recently, there seems to a lot of ramen.



I think there are a lot of more famous place, but the research on your own also to be fun.
Tokyo, my advice is, please be careful.Because people are many. You tired just walk so as not to clash with a lot of people. Please be careful to get lost and crime. It is a good idea if you do not know, you asked the Japanese nearby. Friendly Japanese people will tell you politely perhaps.


thank you for reading. see you next time! nozomi ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11716696294.html Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:14:38 +0900 Long time no see!

Today,I'd like to introduce about Japanese sports.
Sumo.Judo.Kendo.kyudo.
Do　you know there?

Sumo is one of the festival, was previously event men strong force is grateful before God. Now is the martial arts. It is the national sport of Japan.We call Rikishi who have sumo. Rikishies will wear only Mawashi. Strictly to etiquette, there is a unique greeting and end before the beginning.Efforts will end soon. However, the moment will be very excited. There is no time to the blink of an eye!




Next,Judo

Judo is famous in the world. It is also the competition of the Olympic Games.In judo, there throwing techniques, the art of grappling. Throwing techniques, such as flying mare is beautiful and powerful. Also here, etiquette is very strict.It is a major sport enough to be done in the classroom.




next,Kendo
Kendo is a martial arts competition and of the swordsmanship of Japan.
It will hit the body and face opponent in the bamboo sword.




Next,Kyudo

It is a Japanese martial art that is shot an arrow in the bow sum, and through the conduct of a series are medium in basis, to the discipline of mind and body.Sumo, I did at the time of the nursery. Judo, I did at the time of middle school students. However, I want to try because there is no that I've done archery.



Sports in Japan, you can see that very polite.This is because, in a country of warrior (samurai), Bushido was present in Japan originally. The spirit, or will not because he remained in the martial arts of Japan.

I think in the Tokyo Olympics, sports in the world is watch a lot. I look forward to. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11716677140.html Mon, 02 Dec 2013 23:30:05 +0900 Today, I write about Japanese anime and manga.

Anime is coming from the 'animation' of English. However, the 'animation', next to the M is A. Anime shows the Japanese animation.So Manga? 'Manga' is Japanese. It means the same as 'comic' in English. However, Japanese comic, is said to be 'Manga', and this is used abroad.This is probably because is recognized in the world of japanese anime and manga.
Manga and anime, is the culture of Japan typical!I also love anime＆manga！.

Popular Anime abroad could be, for example, Naruto and Pokemon and Dragon Ball.



The best, nice thing about Japanese anime, is where a picture is beautiful! It is fun to look at the picture with attention to detail.Another is the story. There are many kinds of Japanese manga. Action, SF, comedy, romance. Or excited, laughing, which is also interesting story.
So, what you like you will find always.

As mentioned before, anime and manga is a culture that Japan is proud of. These cultures are called subculture. It is about some people to study Japanese in the manga and anime.
Subculture of Japan is popular with foreigners now. If, that would be a good place to go to Akihabara if you're interested. There is a anime shops and　Gundam cafes. In addition, recently, Nakano Broadway is also popular.
Did you got it？ Now, subculture of Japan is hot!
Japanese and 'otaku' abroad, called 'Moe' or is used, the cosplayer in the world is increasing.It is to disguise the character of the anime and manga. In recent years, some people disguise oneself as [be dressed like] a man.

Did you know about the subculture of Japan?
If,you came to Japan, anime characters a lot is waiting for you. And would welcome you(O・MO・TE・NA・SHI). And you will MOE.




Thank you for reading.See you next time! nozomi ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11702631741.html Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:56:13 +0900 It was getting cold recently. I can see the snow in the Mount Fuji seen from Shizuoka where I live. Season is winter. It has four seasons in Japan. Spring, summer, autumn, winter. Landscape visible to each is different. It is very beautiful.In the season to go change, there is also a lot of events. Some events unique to Japan, there is also a event that was introduced from abroad. Today, I will introduce the beauty of the four seasons of Japan　and some events.

Spring
New fiscal year and new semester begins in April in Japan.Grass and flowers that withstand the severe cold of winter trees grow, it is beautiful. In Japan, Sakura is famous spring.And the Hanami in order to see the cherry blossoms a lot of Japanese.



Summer
Spring is over, it will be rainy season. Daily damp is followed by rain followed.Rainy season ends in about two months, it will be summer earnest. There are a lot of events in the summer.
First, Tanabata. The decoration on bamboo to write that wish to strip on July 7 Tanabata.
Also, there are a lot of events that exciting in the summer sea, Bon Odori, summer festival and fireworks.



Autumn
When it comes to Autumn, you can see a beautiful autumn leaves.Autumn is also called Autumn of appetite, and Autumn of sports. Therefore, there are many people who picking up chestnuts and grape picking. There are a lot of delicious food such as pike and sweet potato are other. So, must be careful not to get fat.
And, there are a lot of school to do sports day.
We would know, there is a Halloween in Japan. It was really lively this year. However, Halloween in Japan, is to enjoy a fancy dress. So, there is no religious meaning. So please pay attention.



Winter
In the winter, there is a region that does not snow and the area it snows. Sometimes it falls about pile up in Tokyo. The piled up than the height of people in the Nihonkai side and Northeast.
When it comes to this season, the city is decorated with illuminations. That's right. Christmas is a big event in Japan.
Japanese are very busy Christmas is over. This is because we have to prepare for the New Year soon.It is housecleaning, making New Year's card, making the　traditional New Year's food.There are a lot of things to do.In the red-letter day, We will greet the New Year relatives gathered in New Year.
In addition, White Day and Valentine is also famous event in Japan.




Thus, in Japan, there is a beautiful four seasons and fun event. If you come to Japan, events and some of each season will O・MO・TE・NA・SHI for you.



Thank you for reading!See you again! ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11669327307.html Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:37:28 +0900 I ate tempura day before yesterday. Today, I ate noodles(UDON).I like Japanese food.
In Japan, there are a lot of good food.Today,I'd like to introduce about Japanese food!

What is popular in overseas It is sushi. I also love sushi. It is a delicious kind of material is rich.It is recommended to eat tuna. Many Japanese are eating.It is said that it is smart to eat by hand. Can you eat wasabi? Wasabi comes with most to sushi. Wasabi is spicy. However, not the hotness of spice. Eyes and nose will be painful. Please be careful.




Soba, udon, Japanese food is to be eaten quickly. And coming soon to order. You can also eat at the station. Furthermore, it is very delicious and put a tempura.Type of tempura is abundant, too. There are shrimp, sweet potato, and bamboo shoots.
You must use the chopsticks to good at these. You will be able to feel more Japan That way.


Japanese staple food is rice.Vegetables and fish have eaten many. And, do not use the meat almost. Seasoning is often soy sauce base. Ｄish beautiful consideration for color or using seasonal vegetables is characteristic. Ｗe use chopsticks as you know.





There are many food boiled and seasoned and grilled fish elsewhere. None is delicious all. You might feel the amount is small After from foreigners. However, rice is easy to collect in the stomach. So, please eat a lot of rice. There are a lot of side dishes that fit the rice.
When you came to Japan, please try to eat Japanese food all means. Good food takes care of O・MO・TE・NA・SHI.





SEE YOU AGAIN! ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11656713861.html Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:02:44 +0900
I will introduce about Japan from today. This time, I will introduce the characteristics of Japanese.


What image do you have about Japanese people?
I think　Japanese are　moralist!
A lot of people is serious,diligence,kind and observe the rules.So, I think it's a peace than many other countries.In the Tohoku Earth quake the figure of Japanese waiting in line supplies were reported in foreign countries, but it is commonplace in Japan.
Also,Japanese　regard vertical relationships.
But we don't say Yes-No clearly.Japanese consider the opinion and feeling of others.This might be frustrating from abroad　people.However, in order to avoid a conflict of ideas. Japanese because hate conflict.


There are many rules in Japan. Rule has many observe the order of Japan. You need to know it you.
When you ride on public transportation, the passengers wait in line.In the train and buss, you must be quiet. Mobile phone is silent mode.
In addition, it is to protect the time.
We should not give to cause trouble to other people.
Japanese are thinking of others always.



Buy the way,Do you know greeting of Japanese?
Hug or kiss? Answer is NO!!
The greeting of Japanese　nod to each other.
Bowing is the base of Japanese greeting.
Morning noon night, greeting to be different in English, we change in Japan.
Morning→OHAYOU
Afternoon→KONNICHIWA
Evening→KONBANWA

The Helpful? Still, there are a lot of features, and rules.
Maybe,Japanese will take O・MO・TE・NA・SHI！





Thank　you for reading.See you next time! ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11646547962.html Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:29:33 +0900 My name is Nozomi! I live in Japan.But I write in English.
Why?

As you know,Olympic Games 2020 will be held in Tokyo.This means that,a lot of people will come to Japan.

In this blog　I will introduce the culture of Japan　to foreigners.Food,place,traditional culture and subculture etc..
You look at this blog, when you come to Japan, you can enjoy Japan.

In addition, I will also introduce Japanese.
For example, Japanese greeting. Do you know how to greet Japanese?　kiss or hug？No.
How to ride a train, and manners of the meal, you should not bother in Japan.

Japan is a good country. There are a lot of interesting culture. I am not good at English. However, I try hard.



Thank you. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/fkino/entry-11625202780.html Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:45:08 +0900