Blog#5 Sagamihara(Kumi)

Hi, this is Kumi. Today, I'd like to talk about my city "Sagamihara (相模原)". Sagamihara is in Kanagawa.

Sagamihara is famous for the laboratory of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). This laboratory have "Hayabusa(ハヤブサ)". "Hayabusa" is an unmanned spacecraft to bring a sample of material from a small near-Earth asteroid(小惑星) named "Itokawa (イトカワ)". When this spacecraft return to the earth, it became very big news in Japan!  Now, the scientists in the laboratory study the material which Hayabusa brought.

"Hayabusa"

 



And I introduce 2 Sagamihara's interesting events, "Sagami-no-Oodako (相模の大凧, the big kites in Sagami)" and "Higasirinkan Summer Wa!-nival (東林間 サマーわぁ！ニバル)". Sagami-no-Oodako is the traditional event which started from about 1830. This event is held in May every year. This year, it was held in May 4th and 5th. The very big kites are flown there. I think we can't see such a big kite's flying in other place.



↑Oodako's fly!

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And "Higasirinkan Summer Wa!-nival" is Awa-odori(阿波踊り)'s festival. Awa-odori is the traditional dancing in Tokushima, but we can see this dancing in Kanagawa. It's very interesting and exciting, so I go to this festival every year.

↑dancing ladies

                              ↑movie

 

Sagamihara is bedroom town, so it doesn't have a lot of tourist spots. However this city is calm and peaceful. I love Sagamihara. I live here as long as possible.



blog#4: John Christopher Depp II(Miyuki)

 Hi, this is Miyuki. I will talk about John Christopher Depp II. He is called "Johnny Depp" in Japan, so I want to call him "Johnny Depp" or ""Johnny in this article. Johnny is one of the most famous acter in Hollywood and known for various roles and suitable fashion.　Today, I will adopt three his fashion in movies. 

 First, this is a scene in "The Tourist"(2010). In this movie, he acted the general man touring in Italy seemingly. So he wear white well-tailored suit and his hair is arranged in modern medium style.

 

 Angelina Jolie(left side) and Johnny(right side)

 

 

 Second, this is a scene in "Pirates of the Caribbian"(2003). In this movie, he acted wild pirate in age of discovery. So he wear plain shirt and jacket and his hair is arranged in long braid style with beads accessory. In addition, he put leather captain's hat and tie his moustache with beads.

 



Jonny(left side) and Orlando Bloom(right side)

 

  Third, this is a scene in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"(2005). In this movie, he acted a funny president. So he wear red long frock coat and his hair is arranged in bpbbed style.  In addition, he put silk hat with red ribbon and shave his moustache. It's rare case!

 



no moustache!

 

 

 These three roles seem to be total strangers, but they are acted same parson. Because of his acting skill and fashion, he looks like another characters.

Blog#4: Kumiko Aso (YUKA)

This is a photo of Kumiko Aso. She is a well-known Japanese actor. She appeared mostly in the movies. But, recently she appears in the drama too. First of all, I chose her because her fashion and makeup is very cute. She is good at putting on makeup. And her husband is makeup at artist. Maybe, he makes up Kumiko's face too. I prefer to look at her picture on the PC. I refer to her fashion and hairstyle. Especially, I like her hair cut in a bob. And I love her clothes of bright color. Second, I chose her because her smile makes me cheerful. Her smile is very pretty and sweet. Do you think so? Third, I chose her because her performance is spontaneous in the movies. I think her benefit is this natural acting. She can fit in well this the atmosphere. I want to buy the clothes like her clothes and jewelry. If you want to know about Kumiko Aso more, you can click here.

Kumiko Aso

Her clothes and necklace are pop color.

I want to buy this clothes!

Her performance is spontaneous.

Her smile cheered me up!

I like her very much!!

Blog#4:Koshi Inaba (Kyoka)

 

Hi, this is Kyoka. I'd like to introduce Koshi Inaba(稲葉浩志) to you. He is the vocal of a band called B'z. And he is working also as a solo artist. B'z is the most famous rock band in Japan. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame to Hollywood's RockWalk in 2007. His voice has large compass. He is doing thorough condition management, in order to maintain voice.

Koshi Inaba


He has sharp eyes and black hair. His distance of eyes and eyebrows is near for a Japanese. So his face seems severe, but his character is shy. He wears mostly simple dress. I think he likes the shirt and leather.I chose him because I love this band and he wears simple dress stylishly.

ultra soul (B'z)

Although tastes are divided, please hear this. 

I'm going to go to AEROSONIC(the live with which B'z and AEROSMITH co-star) in August and live tour of B'z in September.It is pleasure very!

B'z official website here

 

Blog#4 KOICHI SATO(Kohei)

This is a photo of Koichi Sato. He is one of the most famous acters in Japan. Besides working as a acter, he is a visiting professor on the field of art in 東北芸術工科大学. His father Rentaro Mikuni is also a big acter. He is famous for 釣りバカ日誌. I like Koichi Sato because of his acting, face, hairstyle and voice so I chose him. He usually wears a suit but it is little different each time.

 

He appears in so many movies and dramas. You see him in TV commercials often, dont't you? Now, he is 52 years old but he is still  so cool. He has medium long hair and a beard. He looks little severe but in fact, he  is a humorous person as a photo below.

My favorite movie what he appears is 最後の忠臣蔵. Please check here.

Blog#4 Kiyoe Yoshioka(Kumi)

Hi, this is Kumi. Today, I'd like to talk about Kiyoe Yoshioka. She is a member of "Ikimonogakari". "Ikimonogakari" is a Japanese pop rock band, and it consists of three members. Kiyoe is lead vocalist of Ikimonogakari. She sings by strong and clear voice, so I like to listen their songs. I want to their live concert someday. Ikimonogakari's official website is here.

She has medium long dark brown hair,big eyes, and cute chubby cheeks! I think her cheeks are very lovely. And it is sometimes said that her face resembles the otters(カワウソ).

Please look at this photos.↓↓



Left photos are Kiyoe, and right photos are the otters. Certainly she resembles the otters. Don't you think so, either? I think both of them are very very cute!! I love both. And her face is cute, but when she sings, her expression of face are changed. Her face are changed from cute to cool. When she sings, she is very cool!!

"HANABI" by Ikimonogakari

 

In Japan, Ikimonogakari is very popular. So I hope their fantastic songs become more famous in the world, too.