English Writing Class

      Today I'll talk about Japanese animals.       First, I introduce "Yanbrukuina". They only live in Yanbaru in Okinawa. They are birds that can't fly. They are a rare species that is also a Red List endangered IA species. Predation by mammals such as mongoose and extinction by roadkill are in danger.      Second, I introduce "Meguro". They are birds that inhabit Hahajima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo, which is said to be the Galapagos of the Orient. "Meguro" is a member of the "Mejiro". Until the 19th century, "Meguro" was the only "Mejiro" in Ogasawara, but the so-called ordinary "Mejiro" brought in by humans at the beginning of the 20th century became wild and is now the dominant species in Ogasawara.      What can we do to protect them?

     Hi. Today, I'll talk about my favorite art. My favorite art is Yokoyama Taikan's works. One of the most famous of his works is "Muga". This work expresses the state of ”Muga", that is, Zen enlightenment, by an innocent child.      "Seiseiruten" is also one of his masterpieces. This work is 40 meters long and is known as a work full of all of Taikan's techniques. This work incorporates a technique called "Katabokashi". "Katabokashi" is simply a technique that expresses irregularities and shadows with shades of color.      Come check it out!

 The Asuka period is the era in which various systems were created.  In 603, Prince Syotoku created 12th floors of the crown. This system divides the vassals serving the imperial court into twelve grades and confers the crown of status. In 604,  He created Constitution of Article 17. It is the first constitution in Japan, and it shows the attitude of the government official.

     Today I listened to "The princess? and the Pea".   They talked about "The princess? and the Pea". This story was talked by the woman named Pearline. "Pearline" is mean to pearl. This story tells a princess sleeping on peas.  A woman claiming to be a princess visited a man. He was so　surprised, but delighted. He said he needed a heir. "Heir" is　the person who inherits.  He did a test to make sure she was really princess. The test is to go to bet made of peas! He said, "There’s nothing suspicious about that." 　"Suspicious" means shady. 

 Hi. I'll talk about my hobby. My hobby is catch insects. I have had stag beetles for 10 years. Stag beetles live in the coppices with acorns trees.　I'm going there and looking for sap.　They are in the place where the sap is.　I catch them in there. I have gained knowledge of science by observing them.　Their growth varies with the environment.　It's very interesting.　Why don't you notice the wonders of insects?

 Hi. I'll introduce about my travel. I went to Kyoto when I was Junior high school student. Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan, so there are many historical buildings in Kyoto. For example, Kinkakuji temple, Nijo castle, and so on. Kinkakuji temple was build by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga.　It's original name is called "Rokuon-ji" . This was rebuilt two times in 1694 and 1950. First time, this was burnt down by a war called "Onin no Ran" . Second time, this was burnt down by arson. Kinkakuji temple is made from 3 floors. The second and third floor is covered with gold, so it is called "kinkaku-ji".          Nijo castle was build in 1603 by Ieyasu Tokugawa of the Edo general to protect the kyoto imperial Palace and to seave as a place to stay when the general came to Kyoto.　In 1867, Yoshinobu Tokugawa repatriated the Imperial Government　　　　　 called "Taisei Hokan" .

 Hi. I'm going to introduce Japanese "Omatsuri".　"Omatsuri" means a ritual for  worshipping gods or Buddha, or an event to celebrate the harvest. At "Omatsuri", you can see a lot of people wearing Japanese traditional clothes called "Yukata". Also, You can enjoy activities such as a shooting game, and so on. Please come to Japan and enjoy it!

 In last weekend, I read my English book. I can't read English fast, but I have to read English so fast to read essays about science.  I like animals, so I want to gain a lot of knowledge.

 Hi. My name is Hibiki Ishikawa. I'm from Hofu city. I live in Taguchi. I have one bruther and one sister. I like to watch comedy. I don't like study    mathematics. My favorite animals are cats and otters.  My hobby is working. Nice meeting you.