January 31, 2004
collaboration between Opera and Kabuki
We went to see matinee opera("Narukami" and "Shunkan") at New National Theatre, Tokyo.
Danjuro(Ichikawa), one of the major Kabuki acotor, does a production of an opera for the first time.
January 18, 2004
New Year Kabuki@Kabuki-za
New Year Kabuki had really fine cast. We could enjoy exciting plays with several box-office stars.
January 17, 2004
9 years
It passed 9 years from terrible earthquake in Kobe. I live with it... but truely speaking, still am not ready to face that experience. In fact, it is harf for me to watch the TV news or special program which covers that quake still now.
However, after getting married with Mitsuhiro, I feel something change. I am not alone... I really thank him to be with me on January 17 from now on.
January 11, 2004
The origin of "Bean-Throwing Festival"
February 3rd, the day before the calendric beginning of spring, is famous for bean-throwing festival, named "Setsubun". Why do people throw beans? I found the answer from the book about "Shinto".
January 10, 2004
Japanese Sweets(2)
Eating "Sakuramochi" in January sounds a little bit early. But I love "Sakuramochi". As usual, after taking a seminar at Waryoku, I bought "Sakuramochi" and "Mame Daifuku" for Mitsuhiro who stays at home alone:-p
("Sakura-mochi" & "Mame Daifuku" - Tsuruse, Yushima)
Cont./...January 08, 2004
Only one private castle in Japan
There is only one private-own castle in Japan. It is "Inuyamajo Castle", and Naruse family owns it so far.
Inuyamajo Castle: Constructed in 1537(Muromachi Era), its original style has been preserved. Also known as "Hakuteijo," the castle is a National Treasure. (Located in Inuyama City.)
However, the ownership is transfered from Mr. Masatoshi Naruse(73), 12th head of the Naruse family to newly established financial group in this spring, Mainichi reports.
Cont./...January 04, 2004
A day in Asakusa
After the Kabuki at Asakusa Theater, I walked down in Asakusa with Mitsuhiro.
(jinrikisha)
Cont./...New Year Asakusa Kabuki
We went to see Kabuki in Asakusa today.
(posters of New Year Asakusa Kabuki)
January 02, 2004
Kaiyu-kan Aquarium
Today's main event is a parade by King penguins. Irrespective of age or sex, everyone looks forward to seeing the parade. As it is held at the open space in front of Kaiyu-kan, the charge is free!!
（Osaka Port sta. / posters of penguin parade on the way to Kaiyu-kan / Kaiyu-kan）
Homecoming(Jan 1-2)
Mitsuhiro and I went each home to celebrate the New Year with our family. We returned home after half-year's absence(last time was during Obon festival).
Cont./...January 01, 2004
New Year Wine
A Happy New Year, everyone!! Welcome the year of 2004. I wish this year to be lovely one.
Incidentally, Mitsuhiro insists to have a glass of wine to celebrate New Year. I had too much eating yesterday... I've got to do sit-ups and stretch for having wine... It is something wrong to do exercise for eating or drinking further:-p
（Kagaroo Ridge SHIRAZ)
