As far as this blog is concerned, this is my last post concerning my Multimedia class. That’s right, this entire blog has been an assignment. Despite that though, I may continue to write on it just because I enjoy sharing my thoughts with everyone – even if by everyone I mean a handful of my friends. I know that no one in the outside world read this, so really, why bother? AT ANY RATE, this is my last post to fulfill the 20 post requirement for my class so I thought I’d share just a few random things – and I do mean RANDOM. So, here we go. 行きましょう！
Firstly, Anime’s everyone should watch.
夢の目’s must-watch list:
♪Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師,)
♪Cowboy Bebop (カウボーイビバップ)
♪Blood +
♪Wolf’s Rain (ウルフズレイン)
♪Death Note (デスノート)
♪Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (機動戦士ガンダムSEED [シード])
** There are several more, but I thought I would just start with these.**
Next, I want to do teach ya’ll a few phrases. That’s it. I’ll put it in English and Japanese.
| Good morning | Ohayo gozaimasu | おはよございます |
| Hello/Good afternoon | Konnichiwa | こんにちは |
| Good evening | Konbanwa | こんばんわ |
| My name is… | Watashi wa _______ desu. | 私は＿＿＿＿です。 |
| How are you? | Genki desu ka. | 元気ですか。 |
| Where is… | _______ doko desu ka. | ＿＿＿＿どこですか。 |
| Do you speak English? | Eigo wo hanashimasu ka. | 英語を話しますか。 |
** A cute note that some of you may not know – the Japanese language does not use capitalization. There is no need for it. **
Here are some of my top Japanese artists and composers:
- High and Mighty Color
- Yoko Kanno
- Sato Naoki
- Angela Aki
- Asian Kung-fu Generation
- CHEMISTRY
- Home Made 家族
- Nami Tamaki
- See-Saw
- Maaya Sakamoto
- T.M. Revolution
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Utada Hikaru
So, check those artists out!!! おねがいぃ～
I know there seems to be a lot of listing involved with this particular post, but I want to get these out there before other people stop reading my blog. Let’s see….What else should I quickly squeeze in? Oh, I know! Cultural things! Let’s list some more!!
- Japanese are polite. Above anything else, they value politeness. So, if you’re going to Japan to visit, be quiet, well-behaved, and bring a small present for your host family.
- They also value hierarchy. So, if there’s any doubt in your mind where you stand in that hierarchy – BE POLITE!
- Because the Japanese are made of, well, Japanese people, many find the culture to be extremely racist. Younger generations aren’t nearly as bad as the older ones.
- It is impolite in the Japanese language to address ANYONE as “you.” One must always use that person’s name, even if they’re standing right beside you!
- The Japanese, just like America and the rest of the world, have weird fetishes. Accept them and move on.
- Rice normally accompanies EVERY meal. Get used to it.
- Anime is very, very big over – it’s not just viewed as cartoons. It’s entertainment.
- Japanese people love parties and festivals.
- The mass transportation system in Japan is better than the majority of other countries – including America.
- Learning English is a big thing in the eastern country, however not everyone is learning it. If you’re lost or in trouble, try to find someone of a younger generation. They’ll probably know more English than someone who is middle-aged.
Well, that’s about all I care to produce for you. The rest you will just have to pick up on your own or from a guide.
I hope you have enjoyed this short and very brief wrap-up of my blog.
Sincerely,
夢の目
yumenome
