2007年12月29日土曜日
Why?
*Dinner*
WInter Vaction Diary
Today is Saturday. I go to work from 1:00 to 9:00. I don't want to go. I think customers don't need breads so much so we have to work in the evening hard(--;)
I hope many customers come to buy breads.
Kagamimochi
Kagamimichi of my house is very big. My mother decorate it every year.
Do you know how to decorate it? I watched a TV program. When my mother dacorate it, she put a dried persimmon. She should put ten dried persimmons.
Also, the form is like this→-○○-○○○○○○-○○-
○=persimmon
I didn't know until yesterday.
COUNT DOWN
shopping
Book Review2-16: American Life
Winter Vacation Diary
I went to the beauty parlor for a permanent because my mother will set my hair for the celemony of twenty years old. My hair is in bad consition so the parmanent is not so good. So, I have a little regrets over having a permanent.
2007年12月27日木曜日
100%
I reached 100% of level 7 yesterday. I learned one thousand words. How many words do I remember now? I don't have a confidence. I think I have forgotten many words. I have to review all words for the test.
Change of Pace
Winter Vacation Diary
I don't have any plan for today. I'm free. so, I have to post on my blog very hard.
I will write New Year's card in the evening.
Winter Vacation Diary
Yesterday was first day off of part time since winter vacation started. I read two books. They were not so difficult.
Also, my mother practiced dressing of long-sleeved kimono for my celemony of twenty years old. Her dressing was not good. I think she should do more practice.
The Blue Day Book
Book Review2-15: the gift of Magi and other stories
Winter Vacation Diary
★☆HAPPY CHRISTMAS☆★
What did you do? I worked part time from the morning to the evening. I was tired and I couldn't spend happy christmas.
But, I ate cake in the evening♪ So, I recovered a little.
Book review2-14: Marcel goes to HOLLYWOOD
2007年12月24日月曜日
"Get up. Until when are you sleeping?"
She gets up very early every day and does the wash and cooks miso soup.
winter
I don't like winter but I want to try to winter sports like skiing and snow boading. I went to Fukushima to ski on school trip. But it didn't snow. So we couldn't do it.
Winter Vacation Diary
2007年12月23日日曜日
New Year's card
new word
the twelve zodiac signs (in Chinese astology)
out of season
Winter Vacation Diary
I worked part time today too. I'm tired. I don't do anything special since the vacation started.
Tomorrow is Christmas eve. I'm looking forward to coming tomorrow.
[27 words]
Winter Vacation Diary
Yesterday, I worked part time for 7 hours. Yesterday was noodles day, so ajisen noodle was very cheap. I wanted to eat it but I couldn't because I couldn't take a break with Chiharu. I want to eat it next month if possible. I think I can't because we have test next month.
2007年12月22日土曜日
Enjoy Vacation
I hope I have a nice vacation.
But I have no plan.
Anyway, I work part time today.
[21 words]
CHRISTMAS
I was very happy.
It was a christmas card. I don't send cristmas card.
Should I send it?
Book Review2-13: Brad Pitt
[55 words]
2007年12月20日木曜日
Learning with Computers
Today’s topic is learning with computers. I liked to write by hand better than using computers. Computers are used all over the world. I think learning with computers is very good tool to learn English and it is also very useful after graduate from university. I enjoy it.
First, I talk about before Writing Ⅲ and Ⅳ. I didn’t study English by using computers so much. I didn’t enjoy using computers than now. I didn’t try to make sentences in English. Because of it, my writing skill didn’t improve easily. It was very hard to enrich my English vocabulary. I think my reading skill was not so bad but I didn’t enjoy reading English.
Second is about during Writing Ⅲ and Ⅳ. I enjoy learning English with computers. In Writing Ⅲ and Ⅳ, I wrote some essays, book reviews and quick posts. In essays, I have to make many sentences. In the beginning, it was hard to write essays. But now, I can write essays easier than before. I think my writing skill is improving. Also, my vocabulary enriched by making sentences. In book reviews, I read books that I’m interested in and write the story and impressions by my expressions.
Third is about after Writing Ⅲ and Ⅳ. I’m going to lean English with computers. I will also continue to read English books and write sentences in English. I will read easy books. If I read difficult books, I think I lose a little confidence. But, I will try difficult books some day. On writing English, I will post on my blog sometimes. I try to type English like typing speed trial or keep a diary.
Learning with computers is useful now and in the future. I think using computer and speaking English are very important in society now. I think I should be able to use computers and speak English. Computers give me enjoyment. They also give me lots of profits to get the skills.
Book Review2-12: Gandhi
He fought for the independence of India from Britain. He also fought the problem between Hindus and Muslims. He did his best for the peace of all Indian people. But, he was killed by a man of Hindu with a gun.
His effort had a impact on Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama and so on.
I think Gandhi was one of the most courageous men in the world. He is a really good man.
Book Review2-11: Gucci
Gucci is the one of the most famous company in the world now.
Book Review2-10: Jennifer Ropez
Book Review2-09: The Winner
One day, thebig chance to talk with Leonardo DiCaprio came to Kara. She was very excited and she challenged the audition. Hanah and Mark challenged it too.
The person who was elected was Hanah. Kara was very unhappy. Kara asked Hanah to be ill, but Hanah didn't accept it. The day came. Hanah changed her mind and she said to Kara to go. but, Kara didn't accept it.
They found TV program isn't important; Leonardo DiCaprio isn't important. Friend are much important.
[105 words]
2007年12月19日水曜日
A very mamorable experience
I could experience new many things. Staying England is my biggest experience and very memorable experience.
2007年12月12日水曜日
learning about computers
I think learning with computer is useful for the future. Computers are used all over the world and most documents are made by using computers and we can also send and receive messages from everywhere. It is very convenient. I think I should be able to use computers. Learning with computers will give me lots of profits.
2007年12月5日水曜日
TV program
I like watching TV. I watch TV at least in the morning and in the evening every day. I have some favorite TV shows. I n the morning, I watch mezamashi TV. I especially like fortunetelling and introduction of trendy goods. Recently, I often over sleep. So, I can‘t see it. In the evening, I often watch variety shows and dramas. My favorite variety show is ainori and entanokamiosama. The former is one of the most popular program. it is very interesting because there are many type of people. The latter is many comedians’ show. My favorite comedian is ZEN. My favorite drama is Galileo. It is very popular drama now. A genius physicist solves many difficult events like murder. I’m addicted to it. I like it the best now. On the other hand, I don’t really like the program of discussion. My grandfather often sees it. [149 words] |
can't stop TV
First, I talk about drama. Many dramas are broadcasted. In Japan, dramas change every three months. We can enjoy not only Japanese dramas but also foreign dramas. I like Japanese drama better than other countries’. Now I like Galileo the best. This is one of most popular drama. It is broadcasted on Monday 9:00 p.m. A genius physicist tries to solve difficult events like murder. It is very interesting.
Second, I talk about variety shows. I think shows of comedians are most popular. I often see the kind of shows. My favorite program is Entano Kamisama. Do you like it? Some comedians are boring, other comedians are very interesting. I like ZEN. Do you know them? You should check them once. I have another program that I want to introduce. It is Ainori. This program is one of the most popular programs. I think everyone knows it and most young people see it at least once.
Third, I talk about news programs. I respect news casters. I think I should see it to know about society of the world. Good point of watching the kinds of programs is they are very useful for the class of reading. But, I don’t like news programs. Do you like news programs? They are very boring. You think so don’t you? My grandfather often sees them. So, we often argue over the channel.
2007年12月3日月曜日
Book Review 2-08: Marcel and the Mona Lisa
2007年11月28日水曜日
Book Review 2-07: The Earthquake
I read The Earthquake. Gabriel, Marco and Silvia are the main characters.
Gabriel loves Silvia. He is good man. Marco loveas Silvia too. He is not so good man, but Silvia loves him.
One day, a big earthquake occured. Gabriel helped people. Marco helped only himself. Which man should she hold dear?
She found it.
Book Review 2-06: Moon Fleet
I read Moon Fleet. This story was interesting, but little sad at the end.
Blackbeard's diamond changed John's life.
"Thirty metres down well north"
John and Elzevir went to Carisbroke to find Blackbeard's diamond. Then, they found it.
After that, they had to went to prison for ten years over the diamond.
At the eand, John got a lot of money, but Elzevir died on the way to Moonfleet.
The Ransom of Red Chef
○●Book Review●○2-9
I want to read this book. I like heartful story very much.I want to know another stories.
2007年11月26日月曜日
Neighbors
2007年11月21日水曜日
November 23rd
I have never been it. It is one of biggest festival in Kumamoto.
I want to go!! I will enjoy it very much.
Many food shop open this day. I will enjoy eating.
I especially like hashimaki.
Busy week
Yesterday, I was nervous. I had to talk about American culture.
My presentation was not so good = _=;
I want to forget it.
Over Sleeping
Resently, it is very cold every moning.
I don't like this season.
In my room, I don't have hot carpet or kotatsu.
So, It is very very cold and I can't get up smoothly.
Do you know any good way not to over sleep?
Winter Vacation
I am planning to visit my cousin in
2007年11月15日木曜日
November 15th 2007
My host mother's daughter's baby.
I'm looking forward to hearing from my host mother.
-_-;
I have to hand in four reports.
I can't relax this weekend.
Good luck me!!
2007年11月14日水曜日
Text for Writing
2007年11月11日日曜日
Friendship &Adventure
First is that toys of Andy worry about what they are left from Andy when he move. So, Woody suggests to pair up with another toy. I like the fellow feeling that toys try to unite as all toys move with Andy. This worry is just like toys’. Their feeling is very cute. If I was someone’s toy, I think I have same anxiety.
Second is the scone Woody and toys of Sid try to revenge on him to save Buzz. Sid is a bad boy. I don’t like him. He likes to adapt toys. He is the enemy for toys. But, after this revenge, he is surprised and comes to be scared of toys. I feel refreshed.
Third is the scene all toys try to save Woody and Buzz and finally they come back to Andy. Finally, Toys can’t save Woody and Buzz and they can come back to Andy because of the rocket which Sid fixed to Buzz. I like this scene the best. Even if they split some time, they need each other and help each other. It is lovely friendship.
These scenes are my favorite scene. What scene do you like? Many cute characters and a lot of adventure and a lovely friendship entertain me. It is very interesting story. I can understand toy’s feeling. I like Woody anyway.
2007年11月7日水曜日
Proto-Portofolio 2-02
1.2. Best Essay
Selection and Assessment: Which of those essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.- [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; identify your best essay, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]
Essays | Short titles [+ links] | Dates yy.mm.dd | ¶ | W | C | L | P | M | Notes |
Mega- essay 07.10.12 | KUMAMOTO | 07.10.10 | 17 | 971 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
Favorite place(-s) 07.10.26 | My Favorite Place | 07.10.26 | 5 | 321 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Movie review 07.11.11 | Friendshp & Adventure | 07.11.11 | 5 | 300 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
4th essay 07.11.25 | Neighbors | 07.11.25 | 5 | 344 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
5th essay 07.12.09 | can't stop TV | 07.12.05 | 5 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
6th essay 07.12.21 | Learning with Computers | 07.12.20 | 5 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Totals | --- | --- | 42 | 2612 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 | --- |
Key:
M: number of other media included
[191 words]
CULTURE
2007年11月6日火曜日
Rain
I don't like raining because I have to walk from the station to university.
I often forget an umbrella in class rooms.
Today, I forgot it twice.
Every time I use an umbrella, I forget it at least once.
2007年11月5日月曜日
TRIP To ASO
11 girls!!!
It was nice trip.
We went to Aso shrine, Mt. Aso and Farm land.
And we ate UDON. I ate deepfried shrimp udon.
It was delicious.
After that, we went to Joyful in Kawachi.
After that, watched night view. It was beautiful. nobody came there.
I enjoyed all the day.
[58 words]
2007年10月26日金曜日
My favorite place
Diamond City is my favorite place to wander and shop. I’d like to explain why. It is very near from my house. There are many shops, theater and some place to eat. Wandering there is a good resource. I have been there many times and I know most shops.
Near from my house
Diamond City is located in near from my house. It takes three minutes by car. I can go there anytime. It is very convenient for me. I buy most of things I need in my daily life. Sometimes, I happen to meet my friends who went to same junior high school and I don’t see for a long time. Some of my friends work at shops there. So, I often meet someone I know.
There are many shops, theater and eating place
I like shopping very much. I went there many times. I know most shops where they are. I also know some salesclerks. When I go to their shops, I can chat with them. It is one of my enjoyments. I also like watching movies and eating. I enjoy movies there sometimes and eating lunch. I have my favorite restaurant. It is Capri cciosa. I recommend it.
Good resource
Wandering there is very good resource. Sometimes, I go there without something I have to do. I often browse through magazines and listen to music in TSUTAYA. Sometimes, I go to the theater and watch movies. Every time I watch movies at the theater, they give me a discount because I work part-time in Diamond City.
2007年10月24日水曜日
FRIEND**
[106 words]
Delicious season
2007年10月17日水曜日
School festival 2
school festival 1
Proto-Portofolio 2-01
Proto-Portfolio 2-01: Reviews, Posts & Words
Please copy and paste the entire table below into a new post on your blog entitled "Proto-Portfolio 2-01," and start filling it in with the numbers of book reviews, blog posts, and words that you wrote during August (08), and September (09). You needn't worry about totals, fn, or indices now; we'll introduce those later. However, to make sure that you copy the entire table, please include the slash marks (beginning and end), too.
beginning /////
Months | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 01 | Totals | fn | Indices |
Book reviews | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 18 | |||
Blog posts | 2 | 6 | 13 | 29 | 40 | 90 | |||
Words | 114 | 531 | 783 | 1731 | 1794 | 4953 | |||
Sub-totals | --- |
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I don't include the number of essays in Blog posts.
1.2. Best Essay
Selection and Assessment: Which of those essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.- [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; identify your best essay, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]
2.0. Comments
Showcase | Titles of posts with links | Dates of comments (yy.mm.dd) | Numbers of words in comments | Qualities of comments** |
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog* | ||||
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog* | ||||
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog* | ||||
2.4. Most comments on: | Titles of posts with link | Dates of posts (yy.mm.dd) | Total number of words in comments | Qualities of comments*[*] |
2.4.1. Any one of your essays* | ||||
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments? | --- | --- | --- | |
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments? | --- | --- | ||
2.4.2. Any of your other posts* | ||||
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments? | --- | --- | --- | |
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments? | --- | --- | ||
* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post.
2.5. Recent comments display
Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where or why not?- ...
2.6. Additional reflections on comments
- [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; write out your reflections on giving and receiving comments here.]
3.0. Typing Speed Trials
Showcase | Numbers of words | Dates (yy.mm.dd) |
3.1. Worst typing speed trial* | 72 | 07.11.14 |
3.2. Best typing speed trial* | 149 | 07.12.05 |
3.3. Improvement (best minus worst) | 77 | --- |
3.4. Average speed for three (3) most recent speed trials** | 106 | |
* Current semester typing speed trials (five minutes)
** Please list all three dates.
4.0. Book Reviews
4.1. Showcase | Short titles with links | Dates (yy.mm.dd) | Words | Comments |
Example: | Vampire Killer | 07.05.16 | 39 | 1 |
2-01 | Nelson Mandela | 07.10.10 | 43 | 0 |
2-02 | Oprah Winfrey | 07.10.17 | 75 | 0 |
2-03 | Audrey Hepburn | 07.10.17 | 48 | 0 |
2-04 | Project Omega | 07.11.05 | 52 | 0 |
2-05 | Freckles | 07.11.05 | 38 | 0 |
2-06 | Moonfleet | 07.11.28 | 69 | 0 |
2-07 | The Earthquake | 07.11.28 | 55 | 0 |
2-08 | Marcel and the Mona Lisa | 07.12.03 | 42 | 0 |
2-09 | The winner | 07.12.20 | 105 | 0 |
2-10 | Jennifer Lopez | 07.12.20 | 37 | 0 |
2-11 | Gucci Business in fasion | 07.12.20 | 89 | 0 |
2-12 | Gandhi | 07.12.20 | 73 | 0 |
2-13 | Brad Pitt | 07.12.22 | 55 | 0 |
2-14 | Marcel goes to HOLLYWOOD | 07.12.27 | 41 | 0 |
2-15 | The gift of the Magi | 07.12.27 | 104 | 0 |
2-16 | American Life | 07.12.29 | 44 | 0 |
2-17 | Robin Hood | 08.01.05 | 75 | 0 |
2-18 | Six sketches | 08.01.09 | 52 | 0 |
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4.2. Best Book Review
Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.- [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; identify your best book review, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]
5.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media
Showcase | Yes | No |
5.1. Does your blog have an archive? | O | |
5.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts? | O | |
5.1.2. Is the archive organized by month? | O | |
5.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar? | O | |
5.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar? | O | |
5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately): | --- | --- |
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5.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels? | O | |
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5.3. Links & media | --- | --- |
5.3.1. Does your blog include pictures or other graphics? | O | |
| O | |
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5.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links? | O | |
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5.3.3. Does your blog include other media? | O | |
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5.4. Overall presentation
What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes or enhancements that you have made on your blog this semester.- ...
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6.0. Additional reflections on your blog writing
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7.0. Suggestions for your peers and successors
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Notes:
- This portfolio template amplifies the template for Writing IIIc portfolios.
- The overview section (0.0. Overview, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-01.
- The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02.
Book Review2-03
Book Review2-02
2007年10月10日水曜日
MEGA ESSAY
KUMAMOTO
Introduction
I like Kumamoto very much. I was born and grew up in Kumamoto until now. I'll introduce festivals, foods, famous people, sightseeing spots amd leisure spots of Kumamoto. All is my recommended things. Please enjoy it.
Festivals
●Yamaga lantern festival
"Yamaga lantern festival" is one of the most famous festivals in Japan. Women put their head on lantern(made by paper) and dance around the main street in Yamaga. It hold 2 days between "Japanese Obon". The light from lantern is slightly blight. It looks heavy, but it's very light because of paper. Visitors(Customers) enjoy women's dancing with "Yoheho bushi" that Yamaga's original music.
●Hinokuni Festival
Hinokuni Festival is the one of famous festivals in Kumamoto. It is held from August 11th to 13th every year. Many people dance to famous folk song of Kumamoto called "Otemoyan" in the center of the city.
In 13th, the big event is held. It is fire works.
You can watch ten thousand fire works. They are very beautiful. You should go.
●Myoken festival
Yatsushiro city has Myoken Festival. It is famous festival in Kyushu. It's hold in November. There are many kind of people. They walk in the city. The main character is Game. Its head is turtle and body is dragon. It has red hair on body. If you get them in the road and put them in your wallet, you can be rich.
Foods
●Ikinaridango
Ikinari dango is traditional sweet in Kumamoto.
It is the thing which bean pastes and sweet potatoes are wrapped in dough of flour.
The recipe is very easy. Even when unexpected guests visit you, you can serve it to them soon (in Kumamoto dialect "ikinari" ). So, this sweet is called "Ikunari Dango"
It is very delicious.
●Horsemeat
It's one of a original features who lives in Kumamoto. We eat HORSE MEAT!! We eat it with soy source or roast it a bit with soy source added garlic. It suit ables to eat with alcohol. Many drunk loves to eat it. But it's a little expensive to eat basashi. It's a kind of gorgeous dish.
●Chikuwa
Hinagu town in Yatsushiro has Chikuwa. Chikuwa made from fish. Its shape is like a tube. Chikuwa means "bamboo ring". First, ground fish is rolled around bamboo. Second, it's baked. Finally, bamboo is pull out. The shape is round so its name is Chikuwa. Hinagu has many chikuwa shops.
Sightseeing spots
●Yamaga
Yamaga is very popular place about hot springs and an important cultural asset.
. There is a "Yatiyo-za" that is Japanese old style theatre. Once upon a time, Kabuki is played there. Sometimes Kabuki actors come to play it and we can watch it now.
And hot spring is soft water. If you touch it, you feel like clammy. It made our skin clean and beauty.
●Aso
Aso is most famous sightseeing spot in Kumamoto.
It has many good nature, food, hot spring place to visit and so on.
Mt. Aso is very famous. You should eat ice cream cone. You can enjoy the monkey show.
Depends on the season, you can enjoy picking fruits.
Every time you go to Aso, you can have good experiences.
Aso is my recommended spot.
●Hitoyoshi
Hitoyoshi is a nice sight seeing spot in Kumamoto. It is famous for hot springs. There are many hot springs. It is also famous for farms. Tere are many cows in the city. If you go to there, you can drink fresh milk. It is very rich. Please go to Hitoyoshi if you can go.
Famous people
●sport
Maki
Seiichiro Maki is a professional football player from Kumamoto. He is also one of representative of Japan. He played in the world cup in Germany.
He also loves his hometown Ogawa. He sometimes meet the chair person of his hometown. He takes part in event in Kumamoto. He got married recently. I hope his sprint.
●Comedian
Cream stew
Cream Stew is famous comedian in Japan. It group has two members, Arita and Ueda. They are from Kumamoto. They graduated from high school in Kumamoto which famous for be inteligent. Them comic skits and gags are very amusing. Recently, we often see them on TV. They are popular comedian.
●Historian
Natsume Soseki
He is one of the most famous novelist. It's a evidence, why he is so famous. He printed as a 1000 yen bill by be praising his great novels.
He lives in Kumamoto because he loves Kumamoto. When he arrived here for the first time, he calls Kumamoto "Capital of light". Half of his Haiku(poem) is made in Kumamoto.
Leisure spots
●Mt. Kinpo
Mt. Kinpo is 665 meters above sea level and it is a volcano. Did you know that?
It is the mountain which is symbol of Kumamoto City and it is known that Mt. Kinpo was used in the one scene of Soseki Natsume's novel "Kusamakura".
You can enjoy the night view of Kumamoto City in the evening.
I recommend watching sunset and night view from there.
●Amakusa
Amakusa is west of Kumamoto. It has beautiful sea. If you go to there, you can eat many kind of fish and shellfish. They are delicious. In summer, you can swim in the sea. Amakusa has many beaches. They are very beautiful and you can be relax.
●Kikuchi valley
Kikuchi valley lies in north of Kumamoto prefecture. We feel cool because the air is very fresh. If we feel hot in summer, you go there. Kikuchi valley is also cool during summer. The nature is plenty. The water is very clean. It is chosen as best 100 water in Japan.
Conclusion
What do you think about Kumamoto? I think it is a very nice place to live or visit. I will find the good points of Kumamoto more and I want to introduce it for you.