Seeing a country view my blog from Europe is fantastic. Thank you and I hope you enjoy my blog!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
I cannot WAIT!!!
The time of a year till we go to Japan is excruciating. I want to go now and try all sorts of experiences. Most importantly I want to eat RAMEN!!! Yes RAMEN! There's a authentic Japanese Restaurant run by a Japanese Family called Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant and it has the most authentic Ramen I have ever tasted by I still want to go into one of those cute little bar looking things...ah a RAMEN SHOP!!! I will sit down order a big bowl of Ramen in Japanese, wait, say itadakimasu then SLURP my noodles really loud, drink the broth, sigh real big out of pleasure then leave once I've paid, go home, then dream about my next bowl of Ramen.
Donate to the Japan Diaster Relief If Possible
Japan is having a serious crisis from a natural disaster that left many without loved ones and homeless. If you feel the need or want to do a good deed donate to the American Red Cross at this link (http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main). Your donation can help families and children without a home or missing loved ones get through this disaster with more hope and relief. Donate today and save lives!!!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Shout out to Europe Trip!
Some students and Ms Aguirre are in Europe 2011 Spring Break through EF Tours and I would like to wish them a great time!!! Have Fun Everyone!!!!
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White Day!!!
In Japan, Valentine's Day is observed by females who present chocolate gifts (either store-bought or handmade), usually to a male, as an expression of love, courtesy or social obligation. A handmade chocolate is usually preferred by the receiver, because it is a sign that the receiving male is the girl's "only one". On White Day, the converse happens: males who received a honmei-choco (本命チョコ, "chocolate of love") or giri-choco (義理チョコ, "courtesy chocolate") on Valentine's Day are expected to return the favor by giving gifts, usually more expensive. Traditionally, popular White Day gifts are cookies, jewellery, white chocolate, white lingerie and marshmallows. Sometimes the term sanbai gaeshi (三倍返し?, literally, "triple the return") is used to describe the generally recited rule that the return gift should be two to three times the cost of the Valentine's gift.
White Day was first celebrated in 1978 in Japan. It was started by the National Confectionery Industry Association (全国飴菓子工業協同組合) as an "answer day" to Valentine's Day on the grounds that men should pay back the women who gave them chocolate and other gifts on Valentine's Day. In 1977, a Fukuoka-based confectionery company, Ishimura Manseido (石村萬盛堂), marketed marshmallows to men on March 14, calling it Marshmallow Day (マシュマロデー).
White Day was first celebrated in 1978 in Japan. It was started by the National Confectionery Industry Association (全国飴菓子工業協同組合) as an "answer day" to Valentine's Day on the grounds that men should pay back the women who gave them chocolate and other gifts on Valentine's Day. In 1977, a Fukuoka-based confectionery company, Ishimura Manseido (石村萬盛堂), marketed marshmallows to men on March 14, calling it Marshmallow Day (マシュマロデー).
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
I Have Heard Terrible News!
It seems many students have come to me saying they do not want to go or cannot because their parents are concerned for their safety due to the Earthquake that has recently happened in Japan! Our trip is in One Year and will give Japan plenty of time to fix some damage and some think if we go to Japan and an earthquake will occur we will be in trouble. It is a fact earthquakes can strike at anytime but we will only remain in Japan for One Week and will be with EF Tours. EF Tours top priority is to ensure our safety so they must have plans if an event were to occur. Please do NOT be concerned with such a possibility and enroll so you may enjoy a Dream Vacation. If you have anymore concerns please contact Ms.Aguirre!
Our Hearts are with You Japan
Japan was hit by a 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake which caused mass destruction and tsunamis.
Japan, I hope you all make it out of this.
Japan, I hope you all make it out of this.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thank You Russia!
Viewers from Russia, I thank you for visiting my blog so often. I'm glad you find my blog interesting. If I may ask what did you find most interesting about my blog and would you like to see anything else on my blog? Thank You again and I hope you continue to enjoy my blog!!!
Izzy~
Izzy~
Monday, March 7, 2011
Why Japan? In my own words!
Why Japan you ask? Well everyone no matter what country they are from always want to travel to another country, but one everyone else wants to travel to. Yes, other countries are full of culture and what not but most cultures and countries originated from the most common places to visit such as Europe. Japan is distinct and flowing with culture people usually dismiss. Japan may be small but has a big package within the boundries of this small island country. Ask yourself this. Have you ever been to Japan? Have you ever thought of visiting it? Will you ever think to visit it? How much do you know about your worlds cultures? Will you want to seclud yourself from the world for the rest of your life? Live a little!!! Open your mind to possibilities! Open your mind to the world! Become a Global Citizen and experience life of other cultures. So why not Japan?
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
A cherry blossom is the flower of the cherry trees known as Sakura (桜 or 櫻; さくら). In English, "sakura" refers to the Japanese flowering cherry, Prunus serrulata. Cherry fruit (桜んぼ sakuranbo) comes from another species of tree.
"Hanami" is the centuries-old practice of picnicking under a blooming sakura or ume tree. The custom is said to have started during the Nara Period (710–794) when it was ume blossoms that people admired in the beginning. But by the Heian Period (794–1185), sakura came to attract more attention and hanami was synonymous with sakura. From then on, in tanka and haiku, "flowers" meant "sakura." The custom was originally limited to the elite of the Imperial Court, but soon spread to samurai society and, by the Edo period, to the common people as well. Tokugawa Yoshimune planted areas of cherry blossom trees to encourage this. Under the sakura trees, people had lunch and drank sake in cheerful feasts.Japan gave 3,020 cherry blossom trees as a gift to the United States in 1912 to celebrate the nations' then-growing friendship, replacing an earlier gift of 2000 trees which had to be destroyed due to disease in 1910. These trees were planted in Sakura Park in Manhattan and famously line the shore of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The gift was renewed with another 3,800 trees in 1965.The cherry blossom trees continue to be a popular tourist attraction (and the subject of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival) when they reach full bloom in early spring.
"Hanami" is the centuries-old practice of picnicking under a blooming sakura or ume tree. The custom is said to have started during the Nara Period (710–794) when it was ume blossoms that people admired in the beginning. But by the Heian Period (794–1185), sakura came to attract more attention and hanami was synonymous with sakura. From then on, in tanka and haiku, "flowers" meant "sakura." The custom was originally limited to the elite of the Imperial Court, but soon spread to samurai society and, by the Edo period, to the common people as well. Tokugawa Yoshimune planted areas of cherry blossom trees to encourage this. Under the sakura trees, people had lunch and drank sake in cheerful feasts.Japan gave 3,020 cherry blossom trees as a gift to the United States in 1912 to celebrate the nations' then-growing friendship, replacing an earlier gift of 2000 trees which had to be destroyed due to disease in 1910. These trees were planted in Sakura Park in Manhattan and famously line the shore of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The gift was renewed with another 3,800 trees in 1965.The cherry blossom trees continue to be a popular tourist attraction (and the subject of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival) when they reach full bloom in early spring.
My Thanks To...
Thank You to those who have visited my Blog! Thank you to those who have visited from Japan, Singapore and Mexico! I feel so happy that my information is being spread not only in the US but other countries. I hope you have all enjoyed my blog and the information on it. Just one reminder that my blog is for information on the Japanese Culture as well as helping the people interested in visiting Japan that are connected to my school or the people in it! I will be posting more about Japan and there culture so I hope you enjoy!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Did you Know...
During the time we will be visiting Japan is the time the Cherry Blossoms Bloom!!! Ohhh Yeah...That means that there will be festivals and fun stuff and it also means that we can experience the fragrance and feel of Cherry Blossoms falling on us. Hahahahaha what a beautiful sight that will be...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
When you ENROLL....
EF Tours ask you if someone recommended you. If I did(Isabel R.) I would appreciate it if I was recognized for spreading the word of the trip. If Ms. Aguirre told you about the trip then apply her name so she may be recognized!
Thank You very much for your help!
Thank You very much for your help!
*URGENT NEWS: DISCOUNT ON TRIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED
Ef Tours has extended the discount to March 31, 2011! REMEMBER this is also the final date to enroll or else the PRICES WILL GO UP. If you choose to do the insurance(which is a safety feature) you will have to pay $95 plus the $145 for the discount to enroll. If you did not or do not want to pay that total offhand just opt out the insurance and you will only pay $95 upfront.
Guess What!
I ordered my very own Yukata the other day! I need/want it to do a project in school but also I can take it to Japan with me!!! Did you know that the time we will be going to Japan it will be the time the CHERRY BLOSSOMS BLOOM???? Yes, We can go to a SAKURA MATSURI (Cherry Blossom Festival) on our free day and wear a Yukata. Japanese usually wear Yukatas for reasons or special Occasions like this! I will be taking my yukata to Japan so why don't you get one(If YOU WANT). Visit http://www.kimono-yukata-market.com TODAY!!!
Destination Fixed!
The destination of our trip has been corrected! My family and I have already signed up so how about you? We wouldn't want to leave you behind in America as we explore the ancient and modern world of Japan. The land filled with beauty and enchantment. So enroll TODAY!
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