Can you image a female only world? Takarazuka Revue
is a glamourous form of musical theater in Japan. Surprisingly, the cast are
all female, so women play both male and female roles. Takarazuka Revue has an intriguing
history and style. Each troupe has characteristic individuality and attractiveness. The
programs are full of variety. There are both unique traditional and modern
programs. The productions consist of perfectly staged plays and truly
gorgeous shows. Both the staging and the shows are fascinating. The versatile
performers can act, sing and dance. The beautiful costumes are a byword for the
theater. This presentation will show the charms of this wonderful type of
theater.
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...