2003

23 Oct
Yesterday I went to the library. The library has re-opened for quite sometime but I never get the chance to visit it. I never knew that it could be so gorgeous up there. The facilities was absolutely new. There was even a cafeteria at the first level. Most importantly, I found a book regards "Japanese Style" for myself. The book's cover page is really eye catching and it caught my sight at a glance. The book has its value definitely. Even if I never have a chance to visit Japan, I could have gain a lot of knowlege just by reading the book i guess. My first thought was to share it here. The book -" Japanese Style" with stunning images reflects the uniqueness and elegance of contemporary Japanese design and culture..

 

[F a s h i o n]
Kimono means "thing to wear". Although many woman own kimono, there are relatively few occasions they are worn. The coming of age ceremony when woman turn 20, a long sleeved kimono, indicating unmarried status. Traditional Shino Weddings provide another occasion where bride is required to wear traditional white Kimono and heavy black wig. Majority young couple these days, prefer the setting of a church or a hotel where a wedding gown is the most common dress. The Kimono is worn wrapped without hooks or buttons. It is tied with obi(sash) and cords. Kimono goes well with wooden geta. Yukata has make a comeback over the past few year. Many choose to wear platforms or flip-flops with Yukata. Following a trend, mini skirt and mini-knee length yukata made its debut.

 

[P r o d u c t]
At the beginning of 21st century, a wide array of electronic products have come. Hello Kitty appears on anything from slippers, chopsticks and sellotape dispensers to vacuum cleaners and even has her own car. Neo Print (Puri Kura) are tiny stickers photos taken at photo booths. Each set of photo comes with different choice of background. The neo print trends has make it way across the rest of the country. After Tamagotchi, came the successor "Angel Gotch". Angel Gotch have failed to replaced the original popularity of Tamagotchi. Japan has interests in Robot and Poo-Chi-Sega's robotic dog, Cookie, a hamster robot and Takara's fish robot has become a popularity among the consumer."Pokeman" and "Digimon" established their place on the animation scene. Sanrio, the character company puts cute images on lunch boxes, notebooks and stickers.

 

[F o o d . D r i n k]
A Traditional meal begins with Sashimi (Raw Fish), a clear soup and seasonal appetizer, dishes containing meat, tofu, fish and vegetables that are grilled, simmered or fried. Wasabi( Japanese Horseadish) is a kind of seasoning goes with the dishes . Tako Yaki ( Octopus balls in a dough) and other foods are commonly sold on the street. Japanese foods are often eaten raw. Pre-made Sushi can be found in restaurant where the sushi is served on small plates that rotates on a conveyer belt. Usually the bill is charge accordingly to the number of empty plate left.

 

Today considered traditionally japanese has its roots in another culture. I would strongly recommend this book to everyone. All I can say," The author has made this book a successful one"

18 Oct
A Great Greeting To Everyone!..Many of you might have think that i have disappeared from Geocities!! But indeed, I am trying to gather Hikki's news during the break... Ok..i was lying... i am just getting outdated with J-news ! But if anyone could help me with the update that will be great. So please contract me somehow I want this site to develop. I notice a lot of Utada Hikaru's website is no longer available. Do you notice that? Those are the site with really good music and video resources! .. I love my site so much and Hikki as well ..I am already impatiently awaiting for Hikki next album to be released...i got numbers of feedback each day...Because my guestbook has limited space..So I was thinking of removing the posts that i have read. But after deep pondering, I decide not to do so because they are all so sweet and interesting. In fact, I want to re-open a new guestbook. The comments are really great and the fans are really friendly. I like one of the fan's feedback regards..hikki's song make him/her cry..haha..Opps..Frankly speaking, it used to happen to me too !! hehe..Even though I don't understand what hikki is singing but tears just flows down from my eyes. Amazing, isn't it? Her "Deep River" song makes me cry and cry now and then. There's a number of site that i would like to introduce..-J-fan Utada Hikaru, Hikki-live. As i've just read the guestbook, email feedbacks! so I may miss out some of the nice links. I would be back in a while so remember to support and be patient ! Ja ne!