Origami memories of May; making a samurai helmet and sword with newspaper and fought with my sister

I have one big sister. She is always big for me, smart, much more talented in music and  pretty and popular in our childhood. I have wanted to compete her in many aspects.  Now I am taller and I am traveled more know more English! A memory with my sister. On children’s day, Boy’s festival we …

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Visit Japan and enjoy Hanami ,which is one of the most popular event, viewing cherry blossoms in April

In April it’s a busy time of the year staring new term of schools and new fiscal year. Entrance ceremony of companies and school are seen in early April. At the same time we enjoy cherry blossom viewing, welcoming new people and having fun with friends and family. We have cherry blossom front by weather …

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May 5th Children’s Day or Boy’s Festival in Japan

March 3rd is Girl’s festival and May 5th is Boy’s festival in Japan. But festival doesn’t mean to have a party, sing, dance and drink as something fun and loud.  Mainly it seems to be another 1 st birthday.All parents wish for their children’s health and happiness. If they have a daughter, they will celebrate March …

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Manga Naruto train will run the last run on March 30th Okayama Tsuyama line!

If you are Manga Naruto fan, you should ride Naruto train running Okayama Tsuyama line in Japan. March 30th is its last run!They will have special event. Only one round trip from Okayama 12:00 to Tsuyama. leave Tsuyama 14:15 Two cars. I found this information form my friend Andrea’s facebook. I would like to share …

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Congratulations! March is a month of graduation in Japan

ご卒業おめでとうございます March is a month of graduation in Japan. For my project Origami For Sandy Hook, many students , from kindergarten, elementary school. junior high schools, high schools and college made origami cranes. I would like to congratulate them on their graduations. My e book originally written for my former students which I had taught …

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You Tube channel motokojapaneseculture! Authentic Japanese language and culture

http://youtu.be/qAP1tVypg9Q Hi!  How are you?  I have taken many videos of Japan and Japanese language and now I ma learning how to upload and edit them. Still I need help and time but one by one, I uploaded. Please watch my videos and give me feedback. When you watch and enjoy. LIKE please! Thank you. …

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Let’s cook Japanese sushi which is called chirashi zushi-sushi for March 3rd, Girls festival Himamatsuri.

hinamaturi by Honon               Please enjoy Hinamatsuri music by  Adagio 穂音(Honon)http://members3.jcom.home.ne.jp/adagio-dc/ Today is March 3rd. In Japan Girl’s festival. I love ohinasama dolls. Hinamatsuri is one of big celebration for girls,especially baby girls. Parents , usually mother’s parents buy Ohinasama dolls to granddaughter. They display the dolls for March 3rd. …

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Editing videos for my website motokojapaneseculture.com

Hi, How are you?  Thank you for visiting me blog. Do you still remember your new year’s resolution? Brian Tracy says that those who have written resolution can achieve 10 times more than those who haven’t. What is your resolutions of the year? Please keep in your mind and paper and accomplish them! One of …

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Valentine’s Day in Japan♥ What is Giri chocolate? It’s a part of Japanese culture.

In Japan Valentine’s is is a day when women and girls give chocolate to men and boys. It doesn’t have any religious meaning and most of people do not have any interest of its origin. I miss this day in Japan. all department store and shops, even to convenience store sell varieties of chocolate. I …

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