2007年11月28日水曜日

AUTUM COLOR OF LEAVES






















I traveled in Kyoto with my friends last weekend. As I heard that you have never seen autum color of leaves, I wrote to the Blog to show you it!
Kyoto is one of the most beautiful place in Fall. There are over 1600 temples in Kyoto, and most temples have magnificent garden. So Fall is the most popular season in Kyoto.


  Kyoto was the capital of Japan until 1603. Although Japanese emperor lived in Kyoto until 1868, Japan's feudal government moved from Kyoto to Edo(Now is called Tokyo) . Therefore, Japanese culture was prosperous in Kyoto until 1603. As religion was also the same, many temples can be found in Kyoto even now.

If you have a chance to travel in Japan, you should visit Kyoto!

2007年10月28日日曜日

MY FAVORITE CLOTHING








I like making a fassion statement. I bought new clothing last weekend(see a picture). Its brand is Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Man. It is one of the most famous brand all over the world.
I have an elder sister, and an elder brother. When I was a child, I used to wear his hand-me-down. But I wanted to wear a new clothing. Therefore I have an obsession with clothing.
What kinds of clothing do you like?

2007年10月25日木曜日

The Person I Admire







I really admire Antoni Gaudi(1852-1926).
He was one of the most famous architect all over the world. He lived in Spain and he is famous for his unique style and highly individualistic designs.
His most important work is Sagrada Familia(left picture). He started building it in 1884, but until now it has still been built by many architects!
I respect him because he devised the building style without conventional idea. After I graduated the Hokkaido University, I traveled in Spain to see his works. When I saw his works firstly, it really got to me! His building I like the best is Casa Batllo(right picture). When I saw it, I felt that it was the most unique building I have ever seen.
Who do you admire the best?

2007年10月13日土曜日

BLOOD DIAMOND


 Blood Diamond is the movie which recorded about the conflict in Africa. In 1990s, the diamond was used as exchanging the weapon by the rebel group. That is why it's called to blood diamond. But now the most countries make the Kimbery Process, which it is the treaty to prevent from the deal of the conflict diamond.
 When I watched it firstly, I wondered why the black people in Africa fought with each other. That is why I think the gap between the rich and poor is wide. Actually I've heard that 20% of the world population must live less than 1 dollar. I felt that the conflict happened as a result of the gap between the rich and poor.
 How should we do to lose the conflict all over the world?