If I'm going to show my host family and new friends about Japan, I would probably bring many pictures with me.
First, I thought about bringing Japanese comics, because they may be interested in the Japanese subculture. But...this will make my bag too heavy!
So I would bring pictures and introduce my family (and may be friends) in Japan.
Hmm...is there anything else I can bring?
Since I'm planning to leave Japan probably in August or September (if I can get a recommendation;;), Japanese fans could be one of the presents. They are different from ordinary fans and the price is reasonable. Something unique from my homeland sounds very good!
Thinking about gifts is really fun whether they are for my old frinds or new friends:D
I wish they'll love Japanese items!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
LOVE
LOVE...what a hard topic to discuss!
There are many kinds of love in this world.
Right now I don't have a special person who I love in a romantic sense, but my family and friends are occupying most of the feeling of LOVE. They not only care about me, but also scolds me when I act selfishlly or thoughtlessly. Each time they point out my defects, I am motivated to improve myself.
Being kind is not love. Sometimes it needs severeness. I think scolding is more difficult than praising. If you like someone, you can say many good things about him/her. However, if you are going to scold that perosn, your affection may hinder you from saying strict things. Love is challenging!
There are many kinds of love in this world.
Right now I don't have a special person who I love in a romantic sense, but my family and friends are occupying most of the feeling of LOVE. They not only care about me, but also scolds me when I act selfishlly or thoughtlessly. Each time they point out my defects, I am motivated to improve myself.
Being kind is not love. Sometimes it needs severeness. I think scolding is more difficult than praising. If you like someone, you can say many good things about him/her. However, if you are going to scold that perosn, your affection may hinder you from saying strict things. Love is challenging!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
MY FAVORITE SINGER
Hi! Do you guys have a favorite musician/actor/writer/etc... who is not very famous but you really like?
For me, KOKIA is that kind of person. She is a young Japanese singer-song writer, but I have never met someone close to me who knows her name and works.
What I really like about this artist is that she has a very clear voice. Her songs make me both relax and enjoy. She has also written every original song that appear in her album, and those songs reflecting her honest feelings really encourage me from time to time.
May be she is more well known in Europe than in Japan, because she has been actively holding most of her tours and concerts in France, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Belgium. As a matter of fact, I myself found this singer through the introduction of my friend who is from Paris. If I can go on a trip somewhere, I would definitely choose France so that I can go to her concert:)
Well, I really hope that people will have more chances to listen to her music! If the number of fan increases, we can share our love for KOKIA and enjoy her songs together^^
For me, KOKIA is that kind of person. She is a young Japanese singer-song writer, but I have never met someone close to me who knows her name and works.
What I really like about this artist is that she has a very clear voice. Her songs make me both relax and enjoy. She has also written every original song that appear in her album, and those songs reflecting her honest feelings really encourage me from time to time.
May be she is more well known in Europe than in Japan, because she has been actively holding most of her tours and concerts in France, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Belgium. As a matter of fact, I myself found this singer through the introduction of my friend who is from Paris. If I can go on a trip somewhere, I would definitely choose France so that I can go to her concert:)
Well, I really hope that people will have more chances to listen to her music! If the number of fan increases, we can share our love for KOKIA and enjoy her songs together^^
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
THOUGHTS
These days my mind is wandering off without much focus to certain ideas or subjects. The first thing that comes to my mind is...what I should do during the summer vacation.
At the end of August, our club (KG choir) is going to have a concert tour in Kantou and Tohoku. Before we set off by a shinkansen train, we will practice songs at a one-week camp in preparation for the tour. Last month, We had another camp at Sengari, Sanda, but the summer camp is more longer than the previous one, and each day is going to be devoted to practices. I'm really looking forward this event!
However, I must work hard to earn my traveling expenses and hotel expenses. Some of my friends say that they are planning to attend driving school in order to get a driver's licence by the end of the summer. Umm...it is true that this vacation is a big chance to experience new things that you cannot challenge on usual days. Well...making plan is very exciting, but at the same time it is very difficult!
At the end of August, our club (KG choir) is going to have a concert tour in Kantou and Tohoku. Before we set off by a shinkansen train, we will practice songs at a one-week camp in preparation for the tour. Last month, We had another camp at Sengari, Sanda, but the summer camp is more longer than the previous one, and each day is going to be devoted to practices. I'm really looking forward this event!
However, I must work hard to earn my traveling expenses and hotel expenses. Some of my friends say that they are planning to attend driving school in order to get a driver's licence by the end of the summer. Umm...it is true that this vacation is a big chance to experience new things that you cannot challenge on usual days. Well...making plan is very exciting, but at the same time it is very difficult!
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