Discussion 9 December 17th

Last week, our discussion topic was "Discussion". All of us, we experienced the panelist two times in the class. Therefore, the last group suggested us that what is a good discussion. To our surprise, this group had two topics about discussion. So, at first, we thought that what should we do for making a good discussion.

This discussion member were Ms. Masako, Satoko, Jun, Mr. Marukom and a moderator. First, the moderator explained that Ms. Masako and Satoko have the idea which they think leading to a consensus is important. On the other hand, Ms. Jun and Mr. Marukom think that audience's opinions are the most important things. Ms. Masako and Satoko said our purpose is leading consensus so it is the most important thing. However, Ms. Jun and Mr. Marukom said audience have an obligation to say their opinion so it is important thing. Therefore, they discussed it and after that a moderator summarized as following:

It is exactly that we need some good opinions because it will make our consensus. What is important is that we should recognize limited time and strong opinion.

After we found the consensus, we moved the next topic. It was should we say more our opinion in the discussion. Ms. Masako and Jun think audience should say more their opinion but Ms. Satoko and Mr. Marukom think they don't think so. The reason why Ms. Satoko thinks that, she thinks audience should say more support opinion. However, Ms. Jun said some audience say their opinions but some audience don't say so it is problem. Therefore, Ms. Masako who is a strict teacher suggested that teachers will deduct points from the students' results if they don't say their opinion in the discussion. However, other three panelists disagreed with this idea because it is very childish. Then, Mr. Marukom said the most important thing for audience is to try to say their opinion in the discussion. And the teacher should estimate their endeavor.
When other three panelists listened to his opinion, they agreed with it.
So, end of the discussion, the moderator summarize about the second topic as following:

Every students should try to voice in the discussion.

From today's discussion, I learned some important things and thought that I shouldn't be afraid of a challenge to say my opinion.

Today's song 1

~Last Christmas~
Last Chiristmas, I gave you my herat
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby do you recognise me?
Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me

Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you" I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now I know you'd fool me again

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
My fod I thought you were some one to rely on
Me? I gress I was a shoulder to cry on

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man undercover but you tore me apart
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again

Small Discussion 1 Dicember 8th

Last week, we divided into small groups and discussed a topic. It was that if I am the son's father, what would I say to the police in the case?
First, we read the text and thought about it. When I finished reading the text, I thought the son should say the bag is his. However, I changed my opinion after discussion with my group member.
In our discussion, we had many kinds of ideas. First, Ms. Nanase said she would say the bag is hers so she would cover for the son. She and I had a different idea so I asked her why would you cover him. Then, she answered that if the police knows that marijuana is the son's, he could be jailed for life or worse, executed. Therefore, she wants to protect him so she would say that. When I heard her opinion, I noticed the side of punishment and I rethought about it. Of course, I want to protect him from the punishment too, so I changed my opinion and agreed with Ms. Nanase's idea.
Then, Ms. Azusa said her opinion. That was she would say "The bag is mine but I don't know the marijuana so maybe somebody put it in my bag." I thought her idea was good too so I hesitated which idea is better.
However, Ms. Misaki suggested that if the lie will be out to police, all family members may be punished by the country's low. When we heard her suggestion, we agreed with it. Even so, we want to protect the son so we rethought about it. Then, I suggested that initiating a contact with a lawyer is the best idea. However, one of the members said to me that it was good idea but at first, we have to think what we should say to the police in this situation.
After a few thinking time, Ms. Nanase suggested a good idea. That was we would say "The bag is my son's bag but I put the marijuana in his bag. The reason why I did that, it fell down on a floor in our hotel so I thought it belongs to my son and I put it in him bag. Therefore, my son and I didn't know it was marijuana!" Of course, it was a downright lie but we thought it was the best idea so her idea became our consensus.
After the discussion, I considered my group member's opinion and I found that all members said lie is the best idea. I think maybe speaking truth is one of the ideas so I want to discuss with someone who think speaking truth is the best.

Discussion8 November 26th

Last discussion topic was that Japan should introduce the system of grade skipping, or not.
The member were Mr. Taro, Lee, Ms. Hayashi, Koizumi and a chair person.

First, Mr. Taro who is a fifth grade of elementary school student said he agreed with this idea. The reason why he did, he thought it is nothing but a giant waste of time that we have already understood study.
However, Ms. Hayashi who is a elementary school teacher worried that the system would cause the difference of communication among the students who skipped their grade. Then, Mr. Lee who is a Chinese student said that in fact, he does not have any best friends because he skipped his grade so he could understand Ms. Hayashi's opinion.

Next, Ms. Koizumi said her opinion. She is a Minister of Education so she explained the current Japanese situation about this country's education system. Now, in Japan, we introduce the compulsory education system from elementary school to junior high school. Therefore, she thought that children should complete their 9 years studies so she disagreed with the grade skipping system.

After they said their opinion, the chair asked them what is the solution about the difference of communication. Then, Ms. Hayashi suggested that we give a test to children who hope to skip their grade. The test type is terminal or oral examination. That way, it will solve the problem, she thought. However, the other panelists and audience had some questions and opposite ideas. Additionally, we started deviating from the topic.

Then, Mr. Jeff suggested a good idea. It was that we make a special class for talented students instead of introducing the grade skipping system. I think Jeff's idea is better than the system. The reason why I think that, talented students can study at their level in their classes but they can communicate with the same grade students while their break time. Therefore, we can solve the problem of the difference of communication so I think the idea is good.

Happy time!!

Last Friday, I ate this ice cream! The name is "Hot caramel Ice cream".

Nowadays, "nama caramel" is very popular sweet in Japan. It is very softly so when we put it in our mouth, the caramel melts quickly.

Its owner is Tanaka Yoshitake. He is a Japanese talent so he introduced his caramel in a variety show. Then, it became a very famous sweet in Japan.

This picture shows that a vanilla ice cream was covered with hot caramel sauce. Yes!! The caramel sauce made of "nama caramel". Additionally, the sauce was hot caramel sauce so I enjoyed eating cold and hot taste.

You know, "nama caramel" is very expensive sweet and we can't buy this "Hot caramel Ice cream" in Kumamoto. The reason why I could eat it , Tsuruya depart held a fair of Hokkaidou so the shop came to Kumamoto and I could eat it.

Unfortunately, the fair had already finished so you can't eat it now.

There are some this ice cream shops in Japan, so if you really want to eat it, you should go somewhere in Japan. Of course, in Hokkaidou, you can eat!

Discussion 7 November 19th

Last discussion topic was that we should introduce the system of daylight saving time. This discussion member were Ms. Satsuki, Kamazuka, Amasawa, Mr. Nikaidou and a chair.


According to the chair, in U.S.A, Canada, Australia and many European countries introduce this system. Therefore, we could introduce too.

First, Ms.Satsuki said she agreed with this idea. She is a government office worker so she stated one's views of the government aspect. For example, she proposed that we could reduce the number of traffic accidents because we could go home before it gets dark. Additionally, the system will lead to the ecology activity. The reason why she said such an idea that if we could go home before it gets dark, we could cut down on the use of lights at the each offices. Therefor, she agreed with the system.

Second, Mr. Nikaidou who is a company employee said his opinion. According to his opinion, he was on neutral ground because the system has both advantage and disadvantage. He said it was good for us to cut cost of energy thanks for the system because we could think about global warming. On the other hand, if we introduce this system, his company have to change all clocks so that means they need a lot of money. Therefore, he couldn't agree with the idea completely.

Third, Ms. Kamazuka said her opinion. She has a daughter who is a elementary school student so she worried about her child's physical condition. If we introduce the system, children's class schedule would change so Ms. Kamazuka thought that they wouldn't be able to keep up with the change of their environment. Consequently, she disagreed with the idea.

Last, Ms. Amasawa who is a elementary school teacher said her opinion. She agreed with the idea because she thought thanks for the system, children can go home before it gets dark so it is very safety for them.

Afterward all panelists said their opinion, they talked about the cost, advantages and case of Hokkaidou. Then, Ms. Nikaidou suggested that we would change only opening time instead of daylight saving time system. According to her idea, we have not to change our clocks and only change our schedule.

After their discuss, audience asked some questions to each panelists. Then, one of the students came up with a new idea. That was we would introduce only eastern Japan. The reason why she thought, western Japan's evening later than eastern Japan so western Japan need not to introduce the system. We thought the new idea was better but we couldn't understand the purpose of the idea completely.
Therefore, when the chair asked us that we agree with the system or not, most of us couldn't agree with the idea.

In the end, our consensus was "NO" so the team couldn't lead to the assent side.

Discussion6 November 12th

In last discussion class, we thought about free medical care for citizen. This discussion team had 4 panelists and a chair.


First, each panelists introduced themselves and they said agree or disagree with the idea. Then, there were 2 supporters in panelists. One was Ms. Ume who is a homemaker and the other was Mr. Tomozou who is a clerk at a cigar store. In particular, Ms. Ume and her husband have no income so they live on pension. However, they have regular health problems so their medical bill is very expensive. Therefore, if medical care change into a free service, it would be good for them.

On the other hand, Ms. Miyu who has a family disagreed with the idea. The reason why she did that she rarely goes to hospital so it is needless system for her. Additionally, her family isn't rich so she didn't want to pay more tax for the system.

However, concerning the raising tax, Ms. Ume and Mr. Tomozou worried too. Ms. Ume and Mr. Tomozou are not rich people so they want to get free medical care without raising tax. Then, the chair asked them that how to get money for free medical care.


Ms. Ume's idea that smoking and drinking is bad for the health so alcohol and cigarette taxes should increase for the system. However, of course, Mr. Tomozou disagreed with her idea and he insisted that we should raise only consumption tax. Then, Ms. Miyu said raising consumption tax is bad for not rich people like her. They argued with each other about what kind of tax we should increase so the chair suggested raising income tax.

Then, Ms. kyoko opposed the idea. Until this point, she said it is not her problem because her husband has a lot of money. However, if we change income tax, Ms.Kyoko would have to pay more money so she thought it was unfair for her.

While they talking about tax, they got off the subject and started talking about object person who can receive free medical care. Therefore, I didn't understand why raising income and consumption taxes was their consensus. So, I got my own thought. In my opinion, if we impose pleasure tax, it would be fair for all people. The reason why I thought that, like drinking, watching movies are not indispensability for our lives so we can pay tax about it. However, it is unhappy to live for people if we impose a tax on all pleasure so we need to limit the extent, I think.

Last, I think both panelists and audience should be careful to keep our discussion topic.

Discussion5 November 5th

Last discussion topic was that how to reduce the electric bill in PUK. The discussion members were Ms. Mariko, Keiko, Mr.Takashi and Shinohara.

First, Ms.Keiko who is a officer of General Administration Division in PUK explained that now, PUK pays a lot of money which is about 75 million yen for the year as electric bill so it is very expensive. Therefore, she suggested that we should reduce it by controlling the temprature of air conditioners. Her idea that we set air conditioners to 28 degrees in summer and to 18 degrees in winter.

However, Ms. Mariko who majors in English literature in PUK disagreed with Ms. Keiko's idea. The reason why she thought that in summer, 28 degrees must be hot and in winter, 18 degrees must be cold so it is bad for students to study in PUK.

Then, Mr.Takahashi who majors in combined management in PUK suggested that we set air conditioners to 26 degrees in summer and to 20 degrees in winter.

Ms. Keiko answered about Mr.Takahashi's idea that if we set 26 and 20 degrees each seasons, we have to reduce the electric bill by the other ways.
So, Mr. Shinohara who is a professor of environment department came up with a good idea. That is "solar panel". He thought if we have some ones, we could reduce the electric bill despite we set comfortable temperature. However, Ms. Keiko pointed that we need a lot of money to buy some solar panels so it is no meaning. Then, Mr. Shinohara explained about her opposing opinion that a solar panel can generate 1kilo watts so it is economical in the long run.
Mr. Shinohara's explanation was good so Ms. Keiko could agree with his idea.

From now, the chair asked Ms. Mariko that setting of comfortable temperature is good or not for the cost and environment. Of course, she answered it is not good but she said PUK should give us a good life for students to study comfortably. So, panelists and audience needed to find some solutions outside of solar panel.

Then, one student came up with a good idea. The idea is that we use an electric fan with air conditioners. The reason why the student thought the idea that if we use it, we could cycle the room's air! It was very good idea so we could say we found a good solution about the topic.
In fact, our consensus was using solar panel and electric fan.

After the discussion, I thought we should reconsider our discussion style. So, next discussion, I want to try to do discussion like group5's style!

Happy Halloween!!

On October 31Th, I had a Halloween party with my friends. The day, we made a jack-o-lantern! The left picture is before making it. The pumpkin was so big and nice orange color. And the right picture is finished the lantern. We made a scared face it!

First, we made a draft on the pumpkin.

Then, we decided the scared face and draw it.

Second, we cut off the top of the pumpkin. The part of jagged shape! The pumpkin was hard to cut so it was difficult for us.

Third, we removed pumpkin fibers. There were a lot of fibers in it so it was very hard work.

Last, we cut off the eyes, nose and mouth. It took an hour for us to complete the jack-o-lantern but we could make a very good it!It was my first time so I enjoyed making it very much.

In the party, I don't have any costumes so I wore a Minnie Mouse hairband which I bought in Disney Land. I had a very good party with my Friends! I hope that next year we have a Halloween party too.

Discussion4 Octorber 29th

Last Discussion topic was "Should all elementary school students have their own mobile phone, or not?" This discussion's guests were Ms. Miyagawa, Sakamoto, Tanaka and Sato.

First, the chair read a data that 30 children died last year so if they have their mobile phone, they would escape the accident. According to the data, in Japan, 70% children don't have their own mobile phone now. Therefore, the chair suggested that the government should give the mobile phones to all elementary school students.

Then, Ms. Sakamoto said that now her daughter doesn't have her own mobile phone but if the government give a phone, it would be a good idea for her daughter. However, she worried about the cost because it is very expensive. So, Ms. Tanaka who is a government officer said if the idea pass after the discussion, they would support the cost so home obligation fees will be only￥1,000 per month. This idea was so good for Ms. Sakamoto but she had another problem. It was that she worried about the trouble of mobile phone. The mobile phone has a lot of troubles now, so she couldn't agree with the idea completely. Then, Ms. Miyagawa who works for a mobile phone company suggested that they would set up the lowest limit system so the mobile phones are safety for children. Therefore, Ms. Sakamoto could solve her cares so agreed with the idea completely.

On the other hands, another guest had a problem. That was Ms. Sato because she is a single woman so she doesn't have her child. If the government support the cost of mobile phones for all elementary school students from income tax, the idea would not be good for her. However, Ms. Tanaka said to her that children would be responsible for the next generation so adult people should save them from a lot of dangerous things. Ms. Sato was convinced by Ms. Tanaka's persuasion so she agreed with the idea at last.

So, the discussion team's consensus that the government should give the mobile phones to all elementary school students. However, the mobile phone has restrictive functions that children could call and send mail to their parents, school and emergency systems. And the cost of mobile phone will be supported by the government from income tax so home obligation fees will be only ￥1,000 per month.

After the discussion, we talked about the problems. Then, one student asked that why 70% elementary school students even now don't have their own mobile phones? The student continued that maybe the 70% parents think their children need not to have their own mobile phones but you recommend mobile phone to them. So, the student didn't understand the reason. When I heard the question, that was exactly what I thought . However, the discussion team couldn't give the good solution to her so I couldn't satisfy the idea.

I think the topic was interesting but the team should have developed their idea deeply.

Frog and Toad are friends 3

~Summary~

One day, Toad and Frog went for a long walk. They walked across a large meadow, in the wood and along the river. After that they went back home to Toad's house.

Then, Toad found that he lost one of the buttons on his jacket. Therefore, Toad and Frog went back to all the places where they walked.

First, they walked back to the large meadow and began to look for Toad's button in the tall grass. Then, Frog found a black button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was white. So, Toad put the black button in his pocket.
After that, a sparrow flew down and he showed a button which the sparrow found to Toad. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button had four holes but that had only two holes. So, Toad put the button with two holes in his pocket.

Second, Toad and Frog went back to the woods and looked on the dark paths. Then, Frog found a small button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was big. So, Toad put the small button in his pocket.
After that, a raccoon came and showed a square button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was round. So, he Toad put the square button in his pocket.

Last, Toad and Frog went back to the river. They looked for the button in the mud. Then, Frog found a thin button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was thick. So, Toad put the thin button in his pocket.

At last, Toad was very angry and ran home and slammed the door. Then, he found a white, four-holes, big, round, thick button. It was his one! And he thought what a lot of trouble he has made for Frog. Therefore, he took all of the buttons out of his pocket and sewed them all over his jacket.

The next day, Toad gave his jacket to Frog. Frog felt so happy. Of course, Toad had sewed all buttons on very well so none of them fell off.

~My impression~
I think this story is very rhythmical so it is very interesting to read for readers.
It is very good point that Toad felt regretful for Frog and apologized to him.
The story has many good points in it!

An apple pie!

Last Sunday, I went to a cafe with my two friends.

The meeting time was 4 p.m. so we were little hungry. The cafe is famous for an apple pie so we ordered it each other. However, my apple pie had a little different point compared with my friends. It had a big ice cream on it! The price was a little expensive but I want to eat an apple pie with an ice cream so I ordered it.

The apple pie had some very good baked apples and apple jam between upper and under pies. It was so delicious! Of course, ice cream too.

After eating, we enjoyed talking about anything for a long time. The reason why we did that, the cafe has a relaxed atmosphere so we wanted to relax there.

So, I had a very good time there.

If you want to go the cafe, please tell me. I can teach you the place of the cafe.

Disccusion 3 Octobor 22th

Last week, we had third time discussion. The discussion's topic was "Should we pay for the ambulance, or not?" The team member were Ms.Yone, Shizuko, Kashiwagi, Dr.Shindou and the chair.

First, the chair suggested that the fare is 15,000yen. Then Dr.Shindou said that he agreed with the idea because if we pay for the ambulance, survice of ambulance would be better.
However, Ms.Yone said she disagreed with it because she often uses the ambulance. She has a regular health problem so if we have to pay for them, it is difficult for her. In additionally, Ms.Shizuko said that 15,000yen was too high so we should reduce the price. The reason why she said that she lives in a country side so it takes about a few hours to get to hospital from her country by car.
Therefore, if we have to pay for the ambulance, it is difficult for her too. So, the chair suggested that 10,000yen to the fare. Then, Ms.Kashiwagi agreed with it because she is a local government officer so the price was good for her.
However, Ms. Shizuko said 10,000yen was still expensive so we should reduce the price to 5,000yen. Expect for Ms.Yone, everyone agreed with Ms.Shizuko's idea but Ms.Yone has a lot of medical expense so she couldn't Ms. Shizuko's idea.
Then, Ms. Kashiwagi suggested that if people who use over 5 times in a year, we could reduce the price by 30%. The idea was so good for Ms.Yone so she agreed with it.
Therefore, the team's consensus that our fare is 5,000yen for the ambulance. However, people who use over 5 times in a year can reduce the price by 30%.

After the discussion, we talked about some problems and other ideas for the discussion.
Then, one of the students suggested a good idea. The idea was that the doctors can have a right to decide whether the patients should pay for the ambulance or not. Most audience agreed with the idea and of course me too.

I think if the team had deeper discussion, they could find better idea. However, this topic and discount system are very interesting idea. The discussion need to have a better society for us.

Discussion 2 October 15th

Last Thursday, we had second time discussion. The discussion team was my group.
Our discussion topic was about "No my own car day".

First, I explained the topic and a Korean example. The example that the Korean government held on "No my own car day" and got some effects. So, we proposed an idea that we try to have the campaign day all over the country once a week in Japan. This plan is that we can use all public transportation without charge on the campaign day. Our group discussed this idea and found our consensus.

First problem was about the point which is all over the country. Ms. Hirota said it is difficult for people so the government should start from all cities. Then, the government should extend to cuontries bit by bit. The reason why she proposed that she always goes to school by car because she lives in a country. So, we agreed to her idea.

Second problem was about the point which is a whole day and once a week. Mr. Shiraki said that all day and once a week is not good for people so the government should do it twice a month. His idea was good so we agreed with him.

Last problem was about the point which is twice a month. Ms. Yamada said that if we have the campaign day twice a month, it is not good for her businees. The reason why she thought, she is a public transportation worker. Therefore, Ms. Satou who is a city office worker said she could help them by gasoline tax. In additionally, Ms. Hirota gave a idea that people must pay only 100 yen for them. From these ideas, Ms. Yamada felt easy about the point of no charge.
However, Mr. Shiraki didn't satisfied because the idea doesn't think about businessmen like him. Therefore, we discuss and found an idea that if businessmen like Mr. Shiraki apply to the city office, they could use thier cars in spite of the campaign day.

Our discussion finished at this point so we asked audiences and requested some opinions. Then a few audiences gave us very good question. Unfortunately, the question was very difficult problem so our group couldn't solve it. Therefore, I thought that we should discuss too deep.

Discussion was so difficult because it was first time for me. However, I knew that we need to discuss about the topic in various aspects.

Frog and Toad are friends 2

~Summary~
One day, Frog was not feeling well so Toad said to him that Frog should get into bed and rest. Therefore, Frog followed Toad and went to a bed but he asked Toad to tell him a story while he is resting. Of course, Toad said "OK" but he couldn't come up with a story to Frog. So, he went out on the front porch and walked up and down but he couldn't come up with any stories.
Then he went into the house and stood on his head because he thought that if he stand on his head, it would help him to think of a story. However, he couldn't come up with any stories.
Then Toad poured a glass of water over his head because he thought that if he pour water, it would help him to think of a story.
Then Toad began to bang his head against the wall because he thought that if he beng his head against the wall hard enough, it would help him to think of a story. However, he couldn't come up with any stories.

Finally, Frog was feeling much better without a story but instead of him, Toad was not fooling well. Therfore, he borrowed Frog's bed and had a rest.

~My impression~
Toad is a king man because he endeavored to have a story for Frog. In the end of story, he couldn't come up with any stories but Frog must be satisfied with Toad's behavior.
I think they are veyr good friend each other.

A movie!

Last Wednesday, I went to the cinema with my two friends. The reason why we went to there on the day, on every Wednesday is "Ladies Day" so we can watch all movies only one thousand yen!

On the day, we watched "Kaizi". It is the movie's titile. The movie's main character is a slovenly man. His name is "Kaizi". One day, he has a high-interest debt. After that, story developed and Kaizi grew up with his friends.

The movie had a lot of cruel scene so I looked away from those many times. However, the story was good so I could enjoy watching it!

After the movie, we went to a restaurant. I orderd an omelette containing stir-fried rice. This picture is it. You know, it had two kinds of sauces. One was ketchup and another was cheese with black pepper. Therefore, I could enjoy eating two kings of tastes.

I had very good time in the day and I want to go cinema every Wednesday, I thoght.

A chocolate!

Tofay, I finished my class at 2:20 p.m. So, my friend and I went to lobby and enjoyed talking for a long time. We talked about each other. A few hours later, we felt a little hungry so we went to a kiosk and bought some snacks.

This picture is my snack! It is a chocolate. This character is "Baikinman". Maybe almost people know him because he is very popular character in Japan. He is an enemy of "Anpanman". Anpanman is a hero in Japanese animation so almost Japanese people had seen him before when they were children.

This chocolate was very good. Additionally, I could have a nice time with my friend.

Haagen-Dazs

Last Monday, I went to Haagen-Dazs with my friends. You know, Haagen-Dazs is very delicious ice cream shop. During this term, shop has a lot of ice cream which sells only in the Autumn. So, I bought a limited ice cream. It has whipped cream and cream which taste is Japanese chestnut. I could choose an ice cream cone or cup so I chose a cone. This picture is my ice cream! Do you want to eat it, don't you?

Additionally, I got double points in my point card so I was very happy!

A local food restaurant

Last Saturday, I went to a Okinawa food restaurant with my friends. I had never been to there before so I was very excited.
When we reached there, we ordered one cocktail each other. I ordered taste of pine cocktail! It was so delicious.
Second, we decided our order and ordered 6 dishes at once. I had never eaten "Tonsoku" before. "Tonsoku" is food of pig's feet in English. I tried to eat it but I don't like it because it was very greasy. However, "Tonsoku" has a lot of collagen so if we ate it, our skin would look shinier. Therefore, "Tonsoku" is very famous and popular among the younger people.

And I'll introduce other food. For example, "Somen chanpuru", food of pig's ears. In the end of our party, restaurant owner presented us a ice cream! Of course, it was taste of Okinawa too.

After we left the restaurant, we went to cafe and enjoyed talking very long time. I had a very good day! My friends and I planed next restaurant!

Frog and Toad are friends1

~Summary~
One day, Frog ran up the path to Toad's house and he knocked on the front door. Because he wanted to wake up Toad and tell him to come spring so walk together. However, Toad refused Frog's offer and he had pulled all the covers over his head in bed. So, Frog dragged Toad to the balcony and said "What you see is the clear warm light of April. We will skip through the meadows and run though the woods and swim in the river." However, Toad said he would be too tired so he was going back to bed. Additionally, Toad said to Frog that please come back again and wake him up at about half past May. So, Frog looked at Toad's calendar and tore off the November page. And he tore off the December to April pages.
Finally, Frog ran back to Toad's bed and waked up him. He said "It is May now." Therefore, Toad looked at the calender and climbed out of bed. Then he and Frog ran outside to see how the world was looking in the spring.

~My impression~
I love this story. I have known this book series when I was a elementary school student.
I think Frog and Toad are very good friend. When I finished reading this story, I was very relaxed.
In my opinion, Frog's behavior is very nice idea. And Toad is an obedient!

Discussion1 October 8

Last Thursday, I became an audience in Integrated Skills Ⅳb class. In this class, 5 students discussed about salary for house maker in front of others. Today, I will organize summary of this discussion.

Mrs. Risa is a woman who works at the trip company. She earns her salary and she is a house maker too. Mrs. Hanako is a full-time house maker woman. She has to do a lot of housework so she can't do part-time-job. Mr. Sato is Hanako's husband and Mr. Tanaka is Risa's husband.

In this discussion, Hanako insisted that she does a lot of housework every day so the Japanese government should pay salary for house makers. She thinks that housework is one of the justifiable jobs in the society. The reason why she thinks that, she always works about four or five hours so it is same thing as Risa.

However, Risa thinks that housework doesn't have any responsibilities. Additionally, in her opinion that she does housework too so it is nothing special. Therefore she thinks the Japanese government needs not to pay salary for house maker. Mr, Sato and Tanaka agree with her idea.

Here, after they said their opinion, the chair gives one result of survey to them. According to the survey, a lot of Canadian house makers want to get salary a hundred thousand yen per month. And Mrs. Hanako wants to get the amount salary too. However, they have a problem about a source of revenue so they discussed and try to find a solution. But they can't find a good idea so I think we need to think and discuss more.

In the end of the discussion, they think that a hundred thousand yen salary for house makers is too high but they can't find a solution so their consensus is the Japanese government need not to pay salary for house makers.

I think the topic is very difficult for us but very good point. This time, we can't solve some problems about it. For example, a woman who does housework with her mother can get a hundred thousand yen salary or not and a source of revenue is from our tax or husband salary. Therefore, we should think more and find a good solution.

Mouse Tales

~Summary~

When seven little mouse boys sleep, they ask their papa for a bedtime story. Papa said that if they promise to go right to sleep when he does for them. Therefore, seven mouse boys said "yes" so papa started talking seven bedtime stories.

The all seven storied is good story. Story1 is about kind a mouse. She can come true her wishes by her good idea. Story2 is about kind mother mouse and mouse boy. The kind mother mouse is gentle admonition to her son. Story3 is about a very tall mouse and a veryshort mouse. They are good friend and they have each advantages. Story4 is about a mouse and the wind. A mouse can travel thanks for north, south, east and west wind. Story5 is about a very devoted mouse. The mouse goes to his mother's house by getting through some difficult things. Story6 is about a lod mouse. He doesn't like children but one happening changed him. And last story is about cleanly mouse. The mouse is selfish man.

When papa finished talking seven bedtime stories, seven little mouse boys have already slept. So, papa is happy and says that good night and see you all in the morning.


~My impression~
I could enjoy seven short stories. All story was easy to read for me but the content is very good. I think papa is good mouse because he chose these good stories for his sons. And these seven little mouse would grow up as good boys each other, I think.

Tokyo Disney Land

The second day of our travel, we went to Tokyo Disney Land. This park usually opens at 9 a.m. so we went to there at 8:30 a.m. and stood in line for open. A lot of people had already stood when we arrived there so we were in a hurry.

After we got through the open gate, fortunatelly we could meet Donald Duck! He is my favorite character so I was very happy. Of course, I asked him take a picture with us so could do that. Additionally, I asked him that I could touch his white hip. He permitted me to do that so I stroked his so cute hip!

At noon, we watched a show at a best position because we waited for one hour for the good place.

All the day, we had a good time in a Dream Land!

After the travel, my friends and I thought that someday we go travel there again!

Tokyo Disney Sea

On September 6, I went to Tokyo Disney Resort with my 2 best friends. I had never been to Tokyo and Disney Resort so I was very excited about going to there before travel!

The first day of travel, we went to Tokyo Disney Sea. First of all, we bought a character's hairband! I bought a Minnie's one. It has 2 cute ribbons so I suit it.

My friends and I rode many scream machines and ate many delicious foods. Especially, a restaurant which we went for dinner was the best restaurant in Disney Sea, I think. First reason, we could eat course dinner and choose each food ourselves. Second reason, we could meet many Disney character during the dinner. When we had dinner, we could meet Micky, Minnie and Pluto. Of course, we took a picture with each charadters. We were very happy! The price of restaurant was about three thoudand yen per person so it was reasonable, I think.

After we went back to our hotel room, we went bar and enjoyed drinking one cocktail. It was very good.

After that we slept soon for the next day. I dreamed a good dream on the day!

A fireworks display

On August 7th, I went to Ninomaru Park in Kumamoto castle with my friends. The day held on summer festival so we could see a lot of fireworks on the day.

First, we met at 6:30 p.m. and had dinner at Italian restaurant. We ate very delicious pizza but the amount of food too much so we couldn't eat all foods. When we finished our dinner, time was at 7:30 p.m. so we left the restaurant soon because a fireworks display would start at 8 p.m.

A fireworks display already had started when we arrived at Ninomaru Park. We looked for a good place for watch it and sat there. A fireworks display was very good. For example, we could see a heart-shaped and a clover-shaped fireworks!

After the festival, we went to a caffe and enjoyed talking about anything. I had a very nice day on August 7th in 2009.

Self Introduction 2

Self introduction

The golden goose

~Summary~
Once upon a time a young boy lived with his mother, father and brother John. John didn't like his brother and he called him Simpleton. However, Simpleton was clever and good.

One day, the boys' father who was a woodcutter said to them, " One day you can be a woodcutter." Therefore, first, John started to be it. When he walked into a forest, his mother gave him food and drink.

John found a big tree so first, he thought he could eat his food and have a drink. Suddenly, there was a little old man appeared and said to him that he wanted to eat John's food but John refused the old man's request. Then, the axe cut John's arm when he started to cut down the tree. Therefore, John couldn't get the big tree.

The next day,Simpleton said to his father," I'll try to cut down a big tree for you." so Simpleton walked into a forest with his lunch.
When Simpleton found a big tree and thought he started eating his lunch, the little old man appeared again! And he asked Simpleton that he wanted to eat his lunch. Then, Simpleton smiled and gave him self lunch.
After that, the little old man said to him, " You're a goof boy so I'll give you a nice present."
So, Simpleton began to cut the tree. It fell down and a golden goose appeared inside it.

Therefore, Simpleton decided to take it to the market. When he walked with the goose, many people stuck him so they had to follow Simpleton.

The end of this story, Simpleton met a beautiful princess and he got married with the princess!

~My impression~
I think this story is a good success story! The reason why I think that, Simpleton had a kind heart and good boy so he could meet a princess as a present by the God.

A game arcade.

Last Saturday, I spent time in a game arcade with my friend.

First, we enjoyed with a game of racing car. Of course, we competed our speed and technique. The result was I won the game!

Second, we enjoyed a game of table hockey. This game had to guard self position and get a point from self opponent by shooting. I was gotten many points by my friend but I got much more points from her! That means I won the game too.

Third, we tried to do a shooting game. This game had to shoot many zombies or ghosts with a pistol. We screamed with terror but shot them. However, we couldn't shoot all of them so lost the game. When I finished it, I thought that I'm bad at doing the shooting game.

Last, we enjoyed with many kinds of stuffed animal game machine. During did them, I got some small stuffed animals! This picture is one of them which I got.

Do you think this is very cute, especially his eyes, don't you?

I had a very good time with my friend in the place.

A Buffet restaurant!

Last Sunday, I went to a all- you-can-eat-and-drink restaurant with my friend.

We can eat all dishes only 2625 yen so we ordered a lot of foods. Our member was only 2 people but we ordered 10 kind of dishes, so that we were feeling completely full!
In addition, we ordered 3 glass of alcoholic drinks each other so our conversation became more lively.

In my opinion, "custard fondue" was best menu at the restaurant. Maybe you know that "cheese fondue" and "chocolate fondue" but some people don't know the "custard fondue". We dipped some bananas, rice-flour dumplings and bread into the custard. It was very good!

During time limit, we enjoyed talking over our dinner.

July 7th is the day of Tanabata in Japan!

Today is the day of Tanabata! Japan has a great story about Tanabata so I'll tell you it. Maybe you know but please read it.

On July 7th is a special day for one couple. The man's name is "Hikoboshi" and the woman's name is "Orihime". This couple always talked so they never didn't their stroke of work.

Therefore, they provoked the anger of god and he separated them. However, god allowed them to meet only one day. For the reason, Hikoboshi and Orihime can meet on July 7th.

You know, "Amanogawa" is a important river of galaxy for the couple because they can't meet each other without going across it.

In addition, Tanabata is a important day for us because Japanese people believe that our wish will come true. Therefore, we hang up colored strips of paper with prayers written on them on sticks of bamboo on the day!

What's your wish? My wish is ........

On a rainy day.

From yesterday to today had a heavy rain so both the days had any warnings. For example, Kumamoto city had a warning of heavy rains and local flooding. In addition, we had a thunderstorm advisory. However, we didn't have any happenings so I was very happy!

However, the rainy season has begun in Japan so it remains possible that we would have some warnings during the term. Therefore, we have to care them.

By the way, do you know that in these days, Japan has many nice goods for rainy days? For example, "Rain Boots"are very popular among young women! The reason why they like "Rain Boots", there are 2 good points about them.

First, the boots are the kind of rubber boots so we can walk in the rainy day without fear of rains! Second, the Rain Boots are very stylish and cute.

For these reasons, the boots are very popular. If you interested in the Rain Boots, you could search in the Internet!

In class: Time after Time

Last week, we took the words to a song's dictation. The title was " Time after Time". It was a little difficult for me to do that but I enjoyed listening to the song!

In this post, I would think about the meaning of this song. The question is that what do I think about this song?
I think this song's theme is disappointment in love. For example, "You're calling to me, I can't hear what you've said" and "Then you said go slow," show that a discrepancy between man and woman. In other words, woman walks ahead of boyfriend. On the other hand, the man walks behind the girlfriend. Therefore, the woman can't hear what he said . However, the woman wouldn't walk slowly so they might feel the end of their relationships.

My sister's sport.

Maybe you know, my young sister's name is Mika. She has belonged to a badminton club for 3 years. And this Monday, she retired the club because she finished her last game in a big tournament.
She is 15 years old so she is in her last year of junior high school now. Therefore, she had to retire the club and to use her energy for her life of a student preparing for an entrance examination.
She couldn't rank high on the tournament but she did her best so it is OK! I said to her, " You practiced it very hard so you are good player." She smiled and said "Thank you, Mai."

By the way, I had belonged to a badminton club when I was a junior high school student too. So, I hope that if both Mika and I have much time, I want to play badminton with her!

My favorite cat!

This animation is my favorite cat! This cat named " Manchikan". The kind of this cat's character is that they have short legs!

Do you think this cat is very cute, don't you?

When I knew the cat, I watched one of the television programs. I have never had any animals in my house. However, when I knew the cat, I fought the impulse to have one.

If I would start my single life, I want to have one.

The Last Photo

~Summary~

Martin and his sister Pam are in Cambridge for the day. They are looking at the beautiful old buildings of this University City. Pam has a camera with her because she likes taking photos.

It is five o'clock so they are about to leave there. Then, Pam says that she wants to take a photo because she wants to finish the film in her camera. And just when Pam starts to take a photo of Martin, a man with a big rucksack on his back walks between Pam and Martin. Therefore, Pam can't take a photo of her brother. They gets angry so they see the man when he is getting into a bus. Martin and Pam find that the man is going to Aberdeen in Scotland.

Three days later, Pam has got her photos from the shop and she enjoys looking them with Martin. And when Martin looks at the last photo, he remembers the man's face. The reason why he knows the man's face, there is a photo of the man in the day's newspaper. According to the newspaper, the man's name is Alan Rook. He works in a bank in London but on Monday morning, he stole $100,000 and remain at large.

Martin and Pam take the picture to the police and speak to a policeman. Fortunately, they knew that Alan Rook had a tent and got a bus. Therefore, the next day, the police in Aberdeen find Alan in a tent in the mountains near Aberdeen. In addition, the money from the bank is in his rucksack.

For this reason, the people at the bank are very happy and they give Martin and Pam a thousand pounds. Pam says, " My last photo's a good one after all" and laughs.

~My impression~

When I finished reading this book, I thought that this story shows a proverb, "A lucky mistake". Pam's last photo is not good as a photo in an album but it led to the best result!

And for the result, she can buy a very good new camera. What a wonderful story!

In class: About self-introduction

Last class, we chose 12 topics about self-introduction. And, we talked what we will talk about the each topic with our partner.
In fact, we have to choose many topics so we confused that what should we talk about it? Therefore, we practiced the presentation with our partner so we could formulate our idea.

In last class, my partner was Kasumi so she and I talked about our topic. First, I spoke about my hobby so I said that I like playing badminton! The reason why I like it, I belonged to the club when I was a junior high school student. When I talked about it, she said she knows that because she and I have played badminton together before. So I was happy because she remembered that.

Second, Kasumi spoke about her family. Her family is her father, mother and young brother. Kasumi calls his brother "Yu-u chan". I know that too because I have met him before.

Next time, I will think more about my self-introduction's topic.

And, Mr.Tomei, thank you for your advice for my blog!

Mister Donut!

Yesterday evening, I went to Mister Donut shop with my 2 friends. The time was evening so we were very hungry and we ate 2 donuts each other!

In these days, Mister Donut company sells many new type Donuts so we dithered what we bought. And finally, I ate the picture's Donuts!

Those was very delicious. In addition, we enjoyed talking about something else for 4 hours in the shop.

When we went back home, we decided that we should study hard starts tomorrow.

My sister's Birthday!

On June 19 was my young sister's Birthday! Her name is Mika. She was 15 years old on the day. So, my family had a birthday party at night. We ate delicious chikens and cake!

The upper side picture is a present for Mika from me. It is a small cushion which is very soft and has a smooth feel.

Mika was very pleased so I was very happy!

And, the the bottom of picture is her birthday cake! My family member is my father, mother, Mika and me so we could eat a quarter cake each other.

Of course, we sang the birthday song to Mika when she blew on 1 long candle and 5 short candles. It is my family rule!

When we sang to her, she gave a little shame-faced laugh so I thought that she was cute.

Once again, we could have a nice birthday party this year.

The Big Bag Mistake

~Summary~

Gisela who is a main character woman is going home to Rio de Janeiro after a month's vacation in London. She lives in an apartment in Rio with two friends so she puts her clothes and a manuscript into a travel bag. The manuscript is very important to her because she is writing her first book.

Now, she sits down on her seat in an airplane. Then, a man who is a student, named Ricardo talks to her and smiles. However, Gisela doesn't smile and she continues reading her book. Still, he continues talking to her but Gisela get increasingly out of sorts.

Many hours later, the airplane arrives at Rio de Janeiro airport and the passengers go into the building and wait for their bags. First, Gisela's blue bag comes so she thinks that she can escape him because Ricardo can't follow her. Therefore, she quickly takes the blue bag and leaves the airport. After Gisela leaves, Ricardo's blue bag comes so he takes it and runs to catch Gisela. However, he can't catch her because she is in a bus and the bus doesn't stop for him.

So, Ricard is looking down at the blue bag.......Then, he finds that something is wrong! That means Gisela has Ricarddo's bag!!

On the other hands, Gisela's eyes close in the bus so a thief steals the bag and takes off the bus. When she found that, the thief was running down the street. So, she was very shock because she losts her important manuscript.

However, she arrives at her house and Ricardo is waiting for her at the door! Ricardo makes her happy because she doesn't lost her manuscript. According to him, he puts his only dirty shirts and dirty jeans into his blue bag soo, it is OK!

~Impression~

I think the two people's meeting is interesting. It say that " A lucky mistake".

However, first Ricardo's contact to Gisela is not good because that is too aggressive. So, first, Gisela dislike him. Still, in the end of story, they can come to a compromise each other so the ending is good!

Birthday Party!

On June 20, I took part in a Birthday Party among a department of English literature second year students at PUK. The party was held for 3 students who were born on June.

We had a lot of delicious food at a restaurant and enjoyed talking about something else.
Of course, I drunk some alcoholic drink but I didn't become get intoxicated! However, some of students became get intoxicated so I worried about them but they were OK.

After the party, I had to go back home but some of students had a second party at another restaurant. In fact, I wanted to go it so next time, I would take part it the second party too.

I could have very good time there with my friends.
And Happy Birthday the 3 students!

International Exchange at PUK!

On June 16, I took part in an international Exchange class. In the class, many American navy college students came to this university and we had a conversation.

Most of American students were able to speak Japanese well so I was very surprised.

First, we had a game to take a relaxed attitude each other.

Second, we talked about many kinds of topics over eating some Japanese snacks.

I brought some flavor of powdered tea chocolates and rice crackers. I worried whether foreigners like them or not. However, they enjoyed eating them so I felt happy and relief.

This photo is my group member. I took it when we finished our conversation time.

I hope to have like this chance to speak English with foreigners!

I had a very good time and great an experience in this class.

Carnival

~Summary~

Jake who is a main character in this book comes to London. He lives with his family in Manchester but he is in London now so he is very excited.

Jake takes a bus and he goes to Notting Hill. When he arrived there, a carnival would be just about to start.

Then, Jake looks at the beautiful tall girl and he falls in love to her. However, the carnival procession moves down the street so he is running to talk with the woman. Then, the woman and Jake catch their eyes. Therefore, he can ask her name, Maria.

Second, the procession goes near a street cafe so Jake moves too. Then, he sees a camera on the table and he thinks that he wants a photograph of Maria. So, he runs to the procession with belongs to other person's camera.

Fortunately, he can take a picture of Maria. However, unfortunately, he is caught by a policeman because he brought the camera without notice.

He apologized to the camera's owner but the policeman says, "I must take him to a police office." And Jake is standing in front of a police sergeant. When the sergeant checked his bilongings, he found a woman's picture. Then, the sereant smile and walks to the door to call someone.

At that time, a woman comes in. She looks at Jake and he looks at her too. Then, they were very surprise! The woman is Maria! They smiled each other.

~Impression~

I think their encounter is very romantic and fateful! It's very wonderful. And Jake has single-hearted love so maybe, Maria would fell in love to him too. I think Jake is a good man.

Okinawa episode4

My travel episode will finish in this post.

These 2 picture is a place of a beach. The name is "Manzamou". Do you know this place?
Manzamou is "cape Manza" in English.

I went there with my family in evening so we could see the setting sun! That was very beautiful.

Manzamou is designated a natural monument of Okinawa. The reason why there is done, Manzamou has many special plants.
Of course, we watched them.

I could asleep in the night with with a good mood.

Okinawa episode3

I would like to tell you some episodes of travel to Okinawa continue this week. So, please read them!







These pictures are aspect of the wedding party. First photograph is a bridal pair's best shot. Don't you think that the bride is very beautiful?
Before I took this picture, we presented a shower of flowers to this couple. A shower of flowers was my first time so I could have a good experience.

Second photograph is 2 very cute bears. The male bear is my cousin, Takahiro and the female bear is the bride. When I saw them, I wanted to get them very much because they were so cute!

Last photograph is a shot of the cutting of the cake. The couple cut a long rolled cake. The reason why they chose the cake, the day was on June 6 so that means "roll" . Therefore, the couple decided to choose one.
The cake was delicious!





The day of the wedding party was very nice weather so we could have better party.
I could have a nice time there!

The Big Balloon Race

~Summary~

Ariel is the main character in this book. One day, she got up early and hurried to her mother's room. The reason why she did that she wanted to go up in the balloon race. In 1882, they had the big race of balloon in a year and the day was the race day! However, Carlotta who is Ariel's mother disallowed that because Ariel was too young.

After the race's opening ceremony, Carlotta ordered the man so he let go of the ropes and her balloon took off to the blue sky. Then, Ariel waked up from inside the Odds and Ends box. Of course, Carlotta was very surprised but their balloon had been in the sky yet so Ariel couldn't go back to the ground.

And then, Ariel and her mother overcame a lot of accidents and tried to finish the race. But unfortunately, their balloon plunked into the water so they started to cry because they thought that they lost the race. However, the ending, Ariel and Carlotta could win the race and they were given a gold medal by the mayor.

Last, Carlotta hugged her daughter and said that Ariel were old enough to fly in the sky!

~Impression~

I think this book tells me that bonds of parent and child is important to do something. For example, Ariel helped her mother to finish the race when they had some problems about their balloon. From the reason, they could finish it and become a winner.

Additionally, the part of ending, Carlotta recognized Ariel as a racer in the balloon race. I think it is good thing for Ariel because she could have confidence about her doing!

So, I think this book is good.

Okinawa episode2

My second travel episode is about "Syuri castle". You know, Syuri castle is one of the famous castles in Japan. I went to there after our Okinawa Soba lunch!

Please look at the picture of left. This gate is called "Syurei-mon". It is a "Kankai-no-mon" of the castle. This place is very popular too.

Second, please look at the another picture. Yes! It is the "Syuri castle". Don't you think what a gorgeous color for castle. I took the picture with my mother for our background.

We went in the castle and saw a lot of things very carefully.

After our tour, we felt a little tired but we could have a very nice time there!

Okinawa episode1

Last Friday to Sunday, I went to Okinawa with my family. All 3 days was good weather so we were very lucky! I will write about my trip for more than a few weeks because I have many good episodes!

First, I will introduce our first food in Okinawa. We arrived at Okinawa in the afternoon so we ate our lunch at a grate Okinawa's restaurant. We ate "Okinawa Soba" and "Takoraice" there. Have you ever eaten these Okinawa's foods? I recommend a Okinawa Soba! Its was very good. However, I didn't like Takorice.........but you should try to eat it and see for yourself!

We could have a nice lunch time there.

Miyazaki sweets!

Last Thursday, I ate 2 very delicious sweets with my family. First, I will introduce "Nama caramel". In these days, "Hanabatake Nama caramel" is very popular among Japanese people. The reason why the candy is very popular that its oral sensation is very interesting and the taste is good. On this day, I ate "Miyazaki Mango" flavor of caramel. When I ate it, the caramel melted soon in my mouth! Its taste was good, so next time, I would like to try eating the Nomal taste caramel too.

Second, I will introduce another Miyazaki's sweet. Please look at the picture of right. This photo is a "Daihuku". However, this Daihuku is not general one. It had some bean jam, a strawberry, a Japanese chestnut and some cream cheese in it. Don't you think that this Daihuku is very wonderful? The reason why I think that general Daihuku has only bean jam or only one strawberry in it. Of course, this was my first time to eat it. Its taste was good too.

I could go through a very nice experience in this time.

A day on the beach

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One sunny day at the beach!

It was a beautiful day at the beach. The sun was shining. Some people were swimming and some people were playing volleyball. Some people were throwing Frisbees with dogs and some people were surfing and some people were drinking beer.

Suddenly, a strange humming started and got louder and louder and louder and stopped. Then, a monster appeared from the sea.

People were afraid. The monster pointed a girl with a stripe shirt so the girl was afraid and tried to run away. The monster said, "Stop" and she stopped. Next, monster said, "Come here" and she came.

Then, the monster pointed a boy with a blue shirt. The boy was afraid and tried to run away. The monster said, " Stop" and the boy stopped. The monster said," Come here" and he came.

Then, the monster pointed a girl with a red top. She was afraid and tried to run away. Then, the monster said, " Stop" and she stopped. Then, the monster said,"Come here" and she came.

The monster and three people made a circle and then, the strange humming returned and got louder and louder and louder. Then, it stopped and the monster and three people disappeared.

Next time, they were in a big castle under the sea. In front of them, there was a lot of foods for lunch. The monster said, "Why don't we have a lunch together?" At first, people were confused. However, they were hungry because they didn't eat anythings so they sat at the table and started eating with the monster.

Then, they talked about various kind of topics and the monster explained the reason why he brought them to his castle.

It's because he had been alone for a long time; his parents died when he was born and he had to live alone. Therefore, he wanted someone who had lunch with him.

Three people felt sorry for him and they became good his friends. Since this day, they had been friends for 60 years till three people passed away. While they were spent really fortunate lives.

Okinawa!

This Friday, I'm going to go Okinawa with my family! The reason why I go there, my uncle will hold a wedding ceremony at the Okinawa hotel!
According my father, when I was a child, I have gone Okinawa before. However, I don't remember that because I was a child! Therefore, this time will be my first trip to Okinawa for me.
Additionally, my family haven't tripped for ages so we are looking forward to going there.

Have you ever visited Okinawa? If your answer is "Yes", please tell me a lot of nice information for me! Thank you.

In class: Sport you love/ you hate

Last class, we tolked about our favorite and dislike sports. First, I will introduce myself.
I like both doing and watching sports very much. Especially, I like plaing Badminton. The reason why I like it, when I was a junior high school student, I belonged to the club for 3 years. On the other hands, I like watching Baseball and soccor game very much. Especially, I watched almost the second WBC games and I was very excited to watch it. Additionally, I'm looking forward to watcing World Cup soccer so I hope that Japanese team qualify for the semifinal round!
However, I don't like watching Sumou because I think that the sport seems to be in pain when a wrestler is throwed. Sumou is a Japanese traditional sport but from the reason, I don't like it.

Socond, I will introduce my first partnaer, Nao. She likes watching Baseball game too. Especially, she come from Fukuoka so her favorite baseball team is of course, "Soft Bank Hawks". On the other hands, she doesn't like swimming. The reason why she doesn't like it that swimming is too cold and it is difficult for her to swim compete only time score.

Third, I will introduce my second partner, Kazue. She likes playing Badminton too. The reason why she likes it that she has belonged to the club since she was a elementary school student. She said that playing badminton needs to exercise very hard but she likes that because it is a good way for her diet!
Fortunately, she doesn't have hate sports. However, she said that she is poor playing tennis. The reason why she said that badminton form and tennis form have some difference points so it is a little difficult for her.

After this talk, I though that a lot of my classmate like sport so I hope that I play many sports with them!

Ice cream!!

Today's after school, I went to "Haagen Dazs" ice cream shop with Miyo and Yukari.

The shop has a sale every Wednesday. The sale that we can eat 7 ice creams only 500 yen! This price is very cheap because we can enjoy 7 flavors!

I often this shop with my friends or alone on Wednesday.

Today, I enjoyed Green Tea, Custard Pudding, La France, Framboise, English Milk Tea, Bitter Caramel and Vanilla Caramel Brow.

Do you want to eat ice cream? Let's go to Haagen Dazs with me next Wednesday!