Do you know Japanese people? Is it true? This time, I chose Taketori Monogatari, the first Japanese story. Through this story, I want to tell you the author’s purpose and the reverse message. I introduce the brief story, origins of Japanese family names, evaluating the situation in those days, and how to name Mt. Fuji. It tells us the essential thought of Japanese people. Not only enjoying the story but also receiving the message is purpose of this presentation. Please enjoy the journey of the new world.
I had a good time visiting the Southwest USA with Extension students from 15 to 21, October. It was an education trip and I experienced new things and there was a lot of nature which is comfortable for me. I was looking forward to going on the Southwest trip for a long time. I have image that the Southwest is very hot but this place was cold than Spokane. It was interesting that the temperature was totally different in the same place. There were three emotions that I experienced on this trip. First, I was moved by the beautiful landscape of the Grand Canyon. It is absolutely enormous. When I look down the cliff, I remembered the teacher's caution for us that there are lots of people who die and I scared. I and my roommate wanted to see the sunrise so we tried to got up at 4:00 a.m. and then we could see the sunrise which was really fabulous. After that, we decided to rent a bicycle but we changed our mind and because we had lots of time. Surprisingly, we walked 10 miles aro...