Japanese Culture(Chisato Nozawa)

Today , I would like to introduce about Japanese food culture.

Do you know DAIZU ?

It is called Soybeans in English.

Japanese like soybeans very much and eat a lot.
It can be processed in many foods. For example, Soy sause ,Miso,Nattoand Tofu.
Soybeans is fermented ,dried and crushed.
Japanese use dip soy sause with Natto.
It is soybeans on soybeans!! Very funny!

 

These days, soybeans are gaining attention in the world because soybeans have a lot of nutrition

That’s why it is called a miracle food.
In the United State,the production amount of soybeans is very high.

 

The traditional day of Japan is February 3.
On the evening of this day, people open the doors of their houses and throw handful soybeans to the demons so that bad luck disappears and good luck comes into their house.
 
My favorite soybeans food is Misosoup.
We dissolve Miso with hot water.
Soybeans are very important food in Japan culture and Japanese everyday life.
What is a food like soybeans that you eat well in the world?

 

 

A good holiday ;D



Japanese Culture (Kaito Higa)

Hello everyone.

 This time, I would like to introduce one of the Japanese cultures.

 The topic I chose is a Japanese public holiday.

 Do you know there’re a lot of public holidays established in Japan.

 I will tell you about the name of the day and the origin of the day.

 

On January 1st is New Year’s Day. It is the day which starts with a New Year celebration.

 The second Monday of January is Coming-of-Age Day. It is the day for congratulation the young kids who realize they are grown-up and represent as an individual.

 February 11th is the National Foundation Day. It is the day for the cultivation of our mind which recalls foundation of a nation and love for our country.

 March 21st is the Spring Equinox Day. It is the day for praising nature and showing love for all living things.

 April 29st is the Greenery Day. It is day to nurture rich sprits by becoming close to nature and thanking nature’s blessing.

 May 3rd is Constitution Day. It is the day for commemoration the enforcement of the constitution and hoping growth of the nation.

 May 4th is a local holiday because the previous day and the next day is holiday.

 May 5th is the Children’s Day. It is the day on which wishes are expressed that the children grow up good and find happiness. This day is also for expressing thanks to mother.

 These consecutive holidays are called Golden week in japan. We often go on trip with our family during these holidays.

 The third Monday of July is the Marine. This day is for giving thanks for the many blessing Japan receives from ocean and also for hoping to prosper as maritime country.

 The third Monday of September is Aged People’s Day. It is the day for showing respect and affecting to the elderly people who devoted themselves to society for many years and for celebrating their long life.

 September 23rd is Autumnal Equinox Day. It is the day when ancestors are honored and remembering the deceased.

 The second Monday of October is the Sports Day. It is the day to be familiar with sports and cultivate healthy mind and body.

 November 3rd is the Culture Day. It is the day to love freedom and equality, promoting culture.

 November 23rd is Labor Thanks Giving Day. It is the day for praising and cerebration of labor and production. The people thank for benefits of labor.

 December 23 is The Emperor’s Birthday. It is the day for celebration birthday of emperor.

 It is important that we understand the meaning of these holidays.

 Thank you for your reading.

Japanese culture(Ikki Aoshima)



Japanese Ney Year holiday's pictures

Hello every one!!

This week, we introduce about Japanese cultures.

 There are a lot of special New Year holiday events in the world.

Japanese New Year holidays are also so special!!
I’d like to introduce about Japanese New Year to you all!

 Japanese people clean our room elaborately by 12/31. We believe that if we clean our room, we can get furniture next year! So I cleaned my room last year.

In 12/31, many people eat “Toshikoshi soba”!
Soba is buckwheat noodles.
We want to cut off an accident last year by eating “Soba”.

 

Midnight of 12/31, some people go to a shrine to pay their first visits of the year, the others watch special TV programs. Many special TV programs are broadcasted on that day.
The most popular program is “Kouhakeutagassenn (red and white singing contest).
Only Japanese top singers can appear on this program. So, a lot of Japanese singers aim to appear it.

 



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In 1/1, many families eat Osechi (New Year dishes), Zoni, and a rice cake and so on.
We place “Kadomatsu” in front of the gates which are a pair of pine decorations, and also place “Kagamimochi” in our house.

 Then, Japanese children can get a New Year’s gift i.e. money (Otoshidama)!

I think, receiving it is one of the most pleasures for children during the New Year holidays!!

 
As Japanese old traditions, we send a letter in turn of the year.
And on 1/1, we send a special letter which is called “Nengajyou”.
Reading it also gives pleasure because it explains about everybody’s life and their health.

 

These things describe Japanese New Year holidays the best!
I want to know other countries New Year’s too.


 
Thank you.









Sele introduction (Chisato nozawa)

Hello,everyone.

I am glad to introduce myself to everyone.

My name is Chisato Nozawa.

I am Japanese univercity student. I am 19 years old andthe only child of my parents.

I am from Kanagawa. My house is near a US base.

My major is law.

I belong to Seki seminar.

I like badminton and swimming.

Do you know badminton? It is sport to hit the ball.

Badminton resembles HAGOITA. HAGOITA is traditional culture in Japan.

I am cheerful girl and I laugh a lot anad cry a lot.

I dont speak English well.

But , I study English hard.

Get along with me ;D

Thank you for reading!

Self introduction (kaiki suzuki)

Hi ! My name is Kaiki Suzuki.

Nice to meet you!

I am 19 years old.

My major is economics.

I am from Yamagata. Yamagata is located in north of Japan.

Yamagata’s famous food is Cherry and Cherry blossom is very beautiful.

Not only cherry but sea foods also taste good along with edible wild plants.

My hobbies are singing songs, listening to music, watching movies and dramas.

These days, My favorite artist are Taylor swift and Kelly Clarkson.

Both of them received Grammy awards.

The reason is they have beautiful and attractive voice with nice lyrics.

I am going to study English hard from now on.

I want to speak English with you.

Please get along with me!!!

Thank you for reading.

Self introduction (Yuki Ishimaru)

Hello everyone.Nice to meet you.
I'm Yuki Ishimaru.
I'm 20 years old and in second year of Tokyo Economic University.
My major is business administration.
I live with my parents in chiba.
I have an older sister and younger brother, and I have a cat.
I like animals. Dogs and cats are my favorite.

I like tm play basketball.
Twice a week, I play basketball in the club of the university.
It's very fun.
I also like other sports.
Interacting with you, I want to know various things. I am looking forward to it.
In order to do so, I will do my best to study English.

Please get along with me :-)

Thank you for reading.

Self introduction(Yukari Yamazaki)

Hello, everyone.
I would like to iutroduce myself.

My name is Yukari Yamazaki.

I'm 19 years old.
I'm majoring business administration at Tokyo Economic Univercity.
It is now a sophomore in college.

I'm from Saitama. It is next to Tokyo.
My hobby is sports, listening to music, to take pictures and calligraphy.
I play basketball once a week in a basketball circle.
I like the most basketball in sports.
I like music is positive songs. It does not matter country.
Calligraphy I make to calm down and enrich the mind.

I'm positive and optimistic. And I like talking talking to people.

Thank you for reading.
Pleased to meet you.

Self intoduction(Kaito Higa)

Hello everyone.

I'm Higa Kaito.

I would like to introduce myself.

I'm majoring in business administration at Tokyo Economic University as a second-year student. I'm 19 years old.

I played basketball from the age of 12 to 18 years old. Basketball is the only sports I am good at.

 I've also played Karate and soccer, but they finished halfway.

 Recently, I started playing Golf. It is so much fun!  If I complete it, I want to be a master.

I often listen to Western music like Michael Jackson or Queen. I like Michael Jackson very much. I think His songs and dance are top of the world. He is the man I dream of!

I'm looking for some friends having same hobbies. So I will study English very hard to communicate with everyone!

Thank you for your reading.

Self introduction(Ikki Aoshima)

Hi, everyone!


My name is Ikki Aoshima.

I'm a leader of this seminar!

I'm a sophomore student and my major is Business management.
 

I live in Tsuru city in Yamanashi prefecture.
Yamanashi is located next to Tokyo! And, Yamanashi is famous for Mt. Fuji.

Do you know Mt. Fuji?

It's highest mountain in Japan!!
And it's going to be a world heritage.

 My hobby is playing tennis and watching movies!
I have played tennis since I was 9 years old. Playing tennis is so fun!!
I belong to the soft tennis circle in my university.

My favorite movies are Harry Potter series and Les Miserable.
I think that the movies are the most interesting movie!!

 I’m going to grow up my ability through this seminar.
I think its chance for me to get many experiences. I'll do my best and want to feel myself.

Thanks for reading!

Self introduction(Yuki Watanabe)

I'm Yuki Watanabe.

The man who is laughing is me

I'm a sub leader of this seminar.

My major is communication studies and in a junior grade.

I'm from Fukushima; I live in Kodaira, Tokyo now.

My hobbies are playing darts, listening to music, cycling, taking photos and so on.

I like reading books as well

Especially, I like mystery!

Recently, I bought new bike so I go somewhere on my bike.

I like going to places because I can explore new place and make new friends.

And I always want to do thing people usually do not do.

I want to try to do new things!!

So, if you know interesting or recommended things , please tell me :)

Welcome to Seki Seminar at Tokyo Keizai University!