I love ice cream more than any other dessert, so I am often looking for a good ice cream parlor.
Last year, I finally met the best ice cream parlor in Japan. Many of you guys may know this name, "Cold Stone." It sells various ice cream related products such as ice cream cakes, pies, and frozen drinks. I need hardly tell you that all the flavors offered here is so delicious and sweet. Various fruits, nuts, and candies are mixed together on a cold iron plate, creating a smooth and creamy taste.
However, the most special thing about Cold Stone is that crew members will sing you a Cold Stone song while they serve the ice cream. Phrases are short, but they make us happy and cheerful. After watching their unique performance, customers enjoy their ice creams in a jovial mood.
Since Cold Stone opened its first shop in Japan several years ago, now you can find this amazing ice cream parlor almost anywhere. Recently I went to the shop in Nishinomiya Kitaguchi. Prices are bit higher than other places, but I am sure that I will order another cup of strawberry & cheesecake ice cream.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
FIRST TRIP TO TOKYO
In the last winter vacation, I took a trip to Tokyo with my friends at high school. It was a trip of five days and six nights, including a stay at hotel and night bus. We visited some famous cities such as Harajuku and Shibuya, and had a great time at Tokyo Disney Land (@Chiba), but the most shocking place we stopped was Akihabara.
As many of you guys may know, Akihabara is a big shopping area for electronics, anime, and otaku goods. We often shorten its name to Akiba. When we got off from a train at the station, there were too many things to see that our eyes could not catch up with excitement and curiosity. First, bright neon lights came bursting into view. A concrete wall was decorated with colorful posters of anime and game. There was a jumble of little stores on both sides of a narrow street, and men and women of all ages were trying to go through the crowd. Some poeple stopped by a music store and examined earphones and music players newly put on sale, while young girls in showy costumes were walking along giving out handbills about their stores or concerts. Every person not only looked busy, but also free and jolly.
We saw everything with a big surprise at Akihabara. It was amazing that sometimes we heard other languages such as English, Chinese, Korean, French, etc. Foreign tourists from various countries were gathering at that unique town. Akihabara showed us so many kinds of faces in only one night.
As many of you guys may know, Akihabara is a big shopping area for electronics, anime, and otaku goods. We often shorten its name to Akiba. When we got off from a train at the station, there were too many things to see that our eyes could not catch up with excitement and curiosity. First, bright neon lights came bursting into view. A concrete wall was decorated with colorful posters of anime and game. There was a jumble of little stores on both sides of a narrow street, and men and women of all ages were trying to go through the crowd. Some poeple stopped by a music store and examined earphones and music players newly put on sale, while young girls in showy costumes were walking along giving out handbills about their stores or concerts. Every person not only looked busy, but also free and jolly.
We saw everything with a big surprise at Akihabara. It was amazing that sometimes we heard other languages such as English, Chinese, Korean, French, etc. Foreign tourists from various countries were gathering at that unique town. Akihabara showed us so many kinds of faces in only one night.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
HOMETOWN
Hi, I'm going to talk about my hometown:)
I live in Katano, Osaka, as you guys already know if you have read my profile. But where I live now is very far from urban areas such as Umeda and Osaka. Katano city has nothing special to talk about. It is just a quiet town where we can see many trees and flowers from any place.
Because my house is on almost top of the mountain, it is difficult to ride a bicycle from the station. I tried to enjoy cycling when I was in first grade, but my bicycle was too stiff. And that was the only time I ever rode the bicycle.
Also, I don't know why, but my hometown is related to stars from old times. In addition to the Tanabata Festival on the night of the 7th of July, we have Star Festival (星祭) in February and Falling-Star Festival (星降り祭) at the end of July. So if you have an interest, please visit our town:D
I live in Katano, Osaka, as you guys already know if you have read my profile. But where I live now is very far from urban areas such as Umeda and Osaka. Katano city has nothing special to talk about. It is just a quiet town where we can see many trees and flowers from any place.
Because my house is on almost top of the mountain, it is difficult to ride a bicycle from the station. I tried to enjoy cycling when I was in first grade, but my bicycle was too stiff. And that was the only time I ever rode the bicycle.
Also, I don't know why, but my hometown is related to stars from old times. In addition to the Tanabata Festival on the night of the 7th of July, we have Star Festival (星祭) in February and Falling-Star Festival (星降り祭) at the end of July. So if you have an interest, please visit our town:D
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
FUTURE
Today I'm going to talk about my interests and future.
As a student of International Studies it may sound weird to say this, but improving the English skill is not my ultimate goal at this university. Of course I regard it as one of the most important factors. However, for me English is no more than an effective means of communication, and even communication skill is only a tool to accomplish my goal.
Right now, I'm really interested in working at NGO. It can be described by the one word "NGO," but NGOs come in all sorts of shapes and colors. It will be great if I can get involved in the fields such as human rights, enterprise, and education. Since I'm also interested in business, I want to study how NGOs are using marketing strategies in carrying out their global activities. Many people (including ME!) are still unaware of the work they do, so public relations and advertisement could be my other options.
Well...NGO is only a small part of my future prospects and they are still changing through the days at KGU. Nobody knows where we might end up!
Thanks:)
As a student of International Studies it may sound weird to say this, but improving the English skill is not my ultimate goal at this university. Of course I regard it as one of the most important factors. However, for me English is no more than an effective means of communication, and even communication skill is only a tool to accomplish my goal.
Right now, I'm really interested in working at NGO. It can be described by the one word "NGO," but NGOs come in all sorts of shapes and colors. It will be great if I can get involved in the fields such as human rights, enterprise, and education. Since I'm also interested in business, I want to study how NGOs are using marketing strategies in carrying out their global activities. Many people (including ME!) are still unaware of the work they do, so public relations and advertisement could be my other options.
Well...NGO is only a small part of my future prospects and they are still changing through the days at KGU. Nobody knows where we might end up!
Thanks:)
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