Wanna be an evangelist of Japanese culture: September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

Enka

"Enka" is one of the most famous genre of Japanese songs.
These songs are often used "kobushi" which is a method of singing.
The theme of these songs is usually tragic love.
These were very popular in decades ago,however, there are almost  no young people who sing it recently.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Japanese sword (Samurai sword)

Japanese swords had been once owned by Samurais.
There are some kinds of Japanese sword.
In Edo period,Samurais had used "uchigatana".
Japanese swords are not only superior as a weapon, but also very beautiful of its peculiar patterns of blade.
So, there are many collectors all over the world even now.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

"yokkoisho","dokkoisho"

Japanese people sometimes utter a shout when they lift heavy things.
The more they grow older,the more often this tendency is seen.
They often say, "yokkoisho" or "dokkosho".
These words are meaningless ones,but very famous Japanese word.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Opening Message

Hello!
This blog mainly consists of my tweet in my twitter.
(account:@rey0807_jtb02)

Basically,I'm going to introduce Japanese culture or history to you.
But sometimes, Let me advertise my online store selling Kanji design goods to you.
(http://www.cafepress.com/lit_j)

Probably,my sentences would contain many incorrect English.
If you found my incorrect or incomprehensible English expressions,please teach me correct expression.