I think he didn't work for a few years, but some years after he begun to take some photos of nature or something. He opened his photo studio, because he had to make a money for their life, but he never wanted to take a photo of celebrities for getting big money. They enjoyed quiet life for long time in the country.
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Thursday, 31 July 2008
The Big Picture
I think he didn't work for a few years, but some years after he begun to take some photos of nature or something. He opened his photo studio, because he had to make a money for their life, but he never wanted to take a photo of celebrities for getting big money. They enjoyed quiet life for long time in the country.
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Flying lessons at Luna
There's virtually no limit to the things you can learn at Luna. One of our classes has been learning about hibernation habits in northern Canada; another has been working on the Axe Effect. Yet another class has been working on predicting the weather, and Tana's toddlers have been patiently watching their sunflowers reach for the sky.
Now we are branching out into wildlife rescue! Jim found this tiny baby Swallow looking a bit stunned, on the concrete floor where we park our bikes. Obviously it'd "gone for it" and made its first attempt to fly. Unsuccessfully, by the looks of it. Distance travelled looked about 10 feet, all vertical! If we left it there, it would have been a cat-snack very quickly. Instead, we tried to return it to its nest - there were two to choose from. No way was the one on the left the right one - the little thing refused to go near it! Hopped into door number two with a happy 'cheep cheep' and poked its beak out to say thank you.
Another happy ending (beginning, really!) at Luna wildlife park!
The most beautiful building in Nogi is ...
It is in Nogi-town, in edge of Tochigi Pref.
It was designed by the "Shimotsuke Brickyard" company and built in 1889; it made bricks for 82years.
There are 16 kilns in a circle (actually, in a 16 polygon), 100m around. It has 31m chimney. Unfortunately, now there is no owner of this factory, its outside is bad.
Inside of this factory, it is dangerous! Roof of it is going to fall down; because there is no owner, administration can't aid fixing this building.
You can't see the view from this building, it's dangerous. If you can see the view from this building's chimney, you'll see only grassland, I think.
You can't go in the building, I think.
You can get more information about this building here.
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Logan's Choice
Logan is a very smart and cool woman. Grant is very good partner for her. They help and support each other well and investigate the murder case skillfully. Logan's let the murder be caught in a trap and the murder can't get away at all by her choice.
I think Logan's Choice is a good title. I make up another title "Money terminate heart". Alex lost his life and wife' love instead of money. Money lose Ross's mind. Ross lose his mind like Alex too. I understand they want more than money they have , because I hope too if it is possible.
I am very happy when I get on very well with my family or enjoy my taste. I don't need much money. I think that much money cannot make us happy, but warm heart can do it.
Posted for Shin
Monday, 28 July 2008
Three Tomorrows
Which of the three stories did you like best and why?
I like first story "Spam" because I know the feeling Joe's family. I hated spam and I hope spam's going to stop too. Then I felt very interesting "virus played a trick many people". They bought something, they spent lots money. Very afraid.
I hope not trick by virus.
Noriko
The most beautiful building - in Sheffield
The real attraction of the pub is the quality and variety of wonderful beers it serves. It always has `guest` beers, the most popular being Real Ales. The regulars are a knowledgeable crowd, and are a real cross-section of society. I used to go there with my climbing mates, as well as high school friends once we`d gone to uni. The food is great, and it is next to the Kelham Island Industrial Museum - well worth a visit too.
Jim
Sunday, 27 July 2008
Postcard from Amsterdam, Holland.
I having a great time in Netherlands. Unfortunately weather is not so good, but it doesn't matter for us. Today we went to Zaance Schans that famous for windmills. It was huger than I expected!! And very beautiful. I took a lot of photo. Tomorrow, we are going to tour museums and move to Den Haag.
See you in NHK class again.
Miyako in Amsterdam
Saturday, 26 July 2008
The most beautiful building in Tsuruoka ...
It was built in 1915 to celebrate the Emperor-Taisho ascended to the throne.
It is the baroque architecture. It was made from white wall and red roof.
Taiho-kan used to be a library from 1951 to 1985. After that, it has been used for a museum exhibiting a material of literary people who lived in Tsuruoka like Shuhei Fujisawa. You might have seen movies from his novel, "Bushi no ichibu" or "Semi shigure" for instance.
You can see a view of Tsuruoka Park from second floor of Taiho-kan. There was Tsuruoka castle in the Edo period but it has been using for a parknow. Taiho-kan was built in a part of there, beside a moat.
If you are interested in this building, try to access the following URL.You can get more information about it, but it is only Japanese.
Describing a building in my hometown
We don't usually get in the building. We can get in it when we do special event which for example, "Shichigosan", wedding and so on. There is no view, because the building is enclosed by a lot of tall trees. Therefore, it is very cool because of shade in summer. "Harumiya" is near my house, I usually walk to there with my children.
It is free to see the building. For pictures and more information see here. (Japanese Only) http://www.shimosuwa.com/siseki/harumiya/index.htm
http://park14.wakwak.com/~systemheart/suwataisya/simosya.html
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008
We are LIVE - at last!!!
I met our designers in 2001 in Sydney. My cousin`s husband`s cousin. They have been very patient and heard every excuse under the sun; we have asked various people to translate and re-translate the content - so I do need to thank Yukari, Rico, Eri, Chiaki, as well as the traditional Luna bow to Yuki (for proof-reading this time) for making me sound acceptable in Nihongo.
When I had the idea, websites were still relatively new, and I had no idea what we were really going to be - Luna was a puppy. This year we celebrate ten years of Luna...so much has changed, but the dream is all there still. Be the best school we can be; be the best school for our students; be the best school for our teachers. I think those are fairly honourable goals.
Please give us your feedback - http://www.lunalanguageschool.com
Monday, 21 July 2008
Nothing but the Truth
I thought this book was boring when I was reading in the beginning. But it became interesting from the halfway, especially after chapter 9.
I found 13 words as the right side. But I’m not sure if the “LAP” Is correct answer. Please correct me if you find the mistakes.
Saturday, 19 July 2008
My favourite photo - Shin
One of my favorite photos is of a beautiful mountain.
I took the photo in the autumn of 2005 when we were climbing the mountain.
It is Yakedake mountain in Kamikochi.
I was deeply impressed with the great beautiful view. I thought that nature was really great.
There were some long iron ladders in the mountain trail. I was afraid of them but I was excited and happy.
We were so tired because we walked for about 7 hours.
I had an onsen-bath near Kamikochi and I relaxed.
I keep this photo in my PC.This photo make me to want to climb the mountain again.
Posted for Shin
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Translations of poems
Today's contribution is made by Minemura who has translated three Haiku poems taken from NHK's radio program 'The Best 3'. Every week poems are sent in by listeners and the best three are chosen by the announcer. Each week people write on a different topic which is typically Japanese.
Today's poems are about roses.
Here they are. Enjoy!
Poem 1)
Bara Ikete, Bara seiunno, Nakani iru
I am arranging roses. The flowers are so beautiful. I feel as if I were in a rose nebula up in the sky!
Poem 2)
Orudo rouz, Kabeni Hawasete, Itsumorusu
I visit the house whose walls are covered with beautiful roses. But the owner of the house is never there.
Poem 3)
Janjobi, Iwazuni Aruku, Barashinku
There are a lot of beautiful roses in the garden. I saw a crimson rose near us as we walked in the garden, but I walked past without saying "It's my birthday today!"
Thanks Mine, I can't wait for the next installment!
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
After reading
1. At the end of the story, John says he had kept the bag ‘Sothat I never
forget how easy it is to lose the things you love’.Do you keep any objects to
remind you of someone orsomething?
There was an event to which all the student of our school sang the Symphony No.9when I was in the second grade of high-school on the 100th anniversary.
A professional soloist was called. At the first time, I saw the singer.
It was too long, too tedious, and too hot.
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
The House by the Sea.
Five years later, Carl and Linda are living in the same town, but they are not living together.
After Carl and Linda broke up, Mary saw her walking a beach with Bill. Since she didn't know the fact that Carl met Linda after she left the house at the night, she kindly phoned him and told she saw her at the beach. He retired from his job at that time. Therefore, he could go to Mary's pub as soon as he hung up. Then he explained what happened between them. He looked very sad and became weak. She recommended staying at the pub more few days.
He's been still living at the pub when five years have passed. He is keeping the pub with Mary.
Linda and Bill have been married for three years and they've lived at the house by the sea.
Carl and Linda sometimes meet on the road but they don't talk each other...
Monday, 14 July 2008
Within High Fences
I didn't understand when i saw book's title "Within High Fence".After i read book, I understood the story was difficalt love like a within hight fence. It's a hart into a woman.
A heroine is nancy, She was throwing all things, big house, a lot of money, expencive things, and her ritch boyfriend.
She had changed her feeling by tall man. George.
She never take things, money and rich man. She takes true love.
Was it good nancy?
I think Tom is stupid and sneakey, but George is courageous and kindly.
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Jojo's Story
The beast
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Eye of the Storm
I left work at 12:00. Every cars concentrated on Route20 (shiojiri-toge). The traffic jam occurred. I got home about 4:30 pm. It would arrive in 30 minutes if the usual.
It was the worst weather I have seen.
Monday, 7 July 2008
Jojo's story
He couldn't understand everything and was full of sadness in his small
heart. A journalist and UN soldiers helped him and took him to children house. He was happy with many friends and kindly staff in there.
I hoped that he live peaceful life without war weapon but he had the gun. He
wanted to revenge himself on his family's death.
Posted for Shin
Saturday, 5 July 2008
Postcard from - Devon
I've been busy travelling in a rented car, catching up with old friends from Matsumoto. I visited Malvern, with its springs and 900 year old Priory. I drove over Dartmoor, seeing tiny ponies and foals, as well as the famous prison. Today I saw Stonehenge for the first time (awesome, peaceful, powerful) & just arrived in Cambridge. Cricket in front of the hotel - still light at 9.30pm - and footy on the TV!! Miss me??
Friday, 4 July 2008
Postcard from - Cambridge
"Mathematical Bridge" - I'm sure all you engineers love that?! I've been working with other exam people from Argentina, Czech R.,UK, France, Thailand & Switzerland in Cambridge, with Indian IT. Exciting new stuff for your exams :) Cambridge is extremely historical & fascinating, very pretty & photogenic. Hope you all worked hard for Tana & that you didn't miss me? Do you still want me to come back??! Jim
Thursday, 3 July 2008
Business trip - UK
Please check out flickr for lots more photos.
Three Tomorrows
I would like to have a helper same as me. I ask him to do my job. When there are not much job, I don't work. But if he is busy, I help him. I guess there are too much job, so I almost work with him. We think we have to ask another helper.
Hajime
Tales of the Supernatural
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Help!
I like Teresa, because Teresa love Frank and she can understand him. She is a supple mind.
This story first, she was angry with Frank. He is a writer, but he never finish his books. He sometims sleeps all morning, sometims watches television all afternoon. So she think his life is bad to him. She hope he get a new job, but she changed after listened his dream story and his mind. She well understand of hin and support him.
I like Teresa. She is a bright wife.
Noriko
My favourite photo
I took the photo in the autumn of 2007 in Shiojiri.
We are company baseball teams that joined a company in 2006. We did the contest between three groups on the day.
I belonged to team A. The team A won the championship by 2 - 0. All the games were excited with one point difference.
I keep this photo on the putt on the desk. This photograph is published on the top page on the website of the team. We have the final tournament of the Epson cup at the end of this week. We want to win the championship.