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August 2011
TRAVELThis monthrsquos special feature gives you some tips on some great places to visit and things to do in Kyoto
JAPANESELearn to wow your Japanese friends with some Yojijukugo phrases and street slang
EVENTSCheck out our top picks for events happening throughout Japan including fireworks displays and music festivals LE
AR
N JA
PAN
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POD
MA
GA
ZIN
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VISIT KYOTO
LearnJapanesePodcom
2
LEARN JAPANESE POD MAGAZINE FOR AUGUST 2011In this monthrsquos issue Traveling to Kyoto news from Japan regional food quiz Japanese lessons events for August and more
WelcomeWelcome to the Learn Japanese
Pod Magazine a free digital publication with news from our website whatrsquos happening in Japan and some Japanese
lessons If this is your first time to read this welcome and where have you been Please go to our email
subscription page to have this magazine delivered monthly to your inbox
節電 Setsuden
It has been an especially hot summer as people are bravely turning
down their air conditioners to save electricity in the aftermath of the Fukushima crisis Saving electricity or
ldquoSetsudenrdquo is the inescapable buzz word in Tokyo this summer as a range of energy reducing measures have been put
into place Non-essential escalators and lifts have been turned off air conditioners have been set to 28 degrees and government employees can
be seen going about their business wearing ldquoSuper Cool Bizrdquo short sleeve Hawaiian shirts
Osaka which had been unaffected by the power crisis will now have to start reducing electricity consumption
as their nuclear reactors are undergoing safety tests Gambatte Osaka
Congratulations Japan
Itrsquos not all doom and gloom as the Japan national football team Nadeshiko have won the 2011 FIFA Womenrsquos World
Cup Could this herald a new era in Womenrsquos football in Japan Might young women in Japan have some new role
models to inspire them We will have to wait and see Congratulations Nadeshiko
Tell us whatrsquos on your mindWersquod love to hear your comments
suggestions and questions about this
magazine and also the Learn Japanese Pod Website and Podcast Here is how you can keep in touch with us and the rest of the Learn Japanese Pod
community If you are a tweeter please follow us on Twitter JapanesePodcast
You can also chat with other
members of our Learn Japanese Pod Forum or just use good old fashioned electronic mail to contact us at
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Damn you ZuckerbergItrsquos a long story but the old Learn
Japanese Pod Facebook group got shelved (Just taking a deep breath and counting to 10OK Irsquom fine now)
Wersquove made new Facebook Page and a new Facebook group so you can continue to take part in discussions with
our community As a final insult to Zuckerberg here is our Learn Japanese Pod Google Account
Publicize your Japan eventsIf you are planning a Japan-related
event and would like to publicize it drop
us an email with the dates times and details and we will include it in our September and October issues
Contents
Visiting Kyoto Japanese LessonRegional CuisineAugust Events
3 ~ 4567
3
Some great places to visit in KyotoLast March in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake I
decided it would be prudent to leave the darkened streets and empty convenience stores of Tokyo to visit Kansai the
birthplace of Learn Japanese Pod During that trip I stopped off in Kyoto to take pictures to use in our new iPad travel app
Due to my hectic schedule I managed to rush around to most of the main points of interest in just one day However I
would advise against this as it can lead to a combination of dehydration and Temple-itis a condition that causes the sufferer to get sick of visiting temples especially ones with
expensive entrance fees As Kyoto boasts over 1600 buddhist temples and 200 Shinto Shrines itrsquos better to choose just a couple of places to take in slowly over the course of a day or
afternoon So here is a list of some of my favorite places to visit in
Kyoto which might possibly inspire you to plan a trip to Kyoto but at a more leisurely pace
龍安寺 Ryoanji
As there is so much to see in Kyoto it can get a little
overwhelming when planning an excursion One tip is to choose a temple or Shrine that is close to other points of interest so you can explore the area on foot over a morning or afternoon Ryoanji located in north west Kyoto is one such
temple within walking distance from Ninnaji and Kinkaku-ji
which are both worth visiting I started my route by walking North from Hanazono station visiting Ninnaji then Ryoanji and finally Kinkakuji You could alternatively go from Ryoanji station
I love Ryoanji mostly for the beautiful 15th Century Zen rock garden that is it famous for I recommend going at quieter times during the low season or on week days to avoid the crowds Itrsquos a great place to take in the simple beauty of the
rock gardens and have your Zen moment if you can between the ldquohelpfulrdquo announcements on the loud speakers to visiting tourists
哲学の道 Testugaku No Michi
If you are looking for a relaxing stroll through Kyoto then you should check out Testugaku No MIchi or The Philosopherrsquos
Walk Located in the north of Kyoto in the Higashiyama district you can stroll along the river bewteen Ginkakuji and Nanzenji temples which could also be added to your itinerary
The path is about two kilometers long and follows a canal lined with cherry trees including cafes shops and boutiques along the way You might also run into a clowder of local cats who
are professionals at hanging out on the path and getting passers-by to stroke them All in all itrsquos a very relaxing walk with some really nice places to have a cup of green tea and watch the world go by
KYOTO
4
Ninenzaka and SannenzakaContinuing into Higashiyama you can
find some of the oldest streets in Kyoto in
Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka You can get a taste of traditional Kyoto architecture and find some great shops to buy souvenirs and gifts You can also hire a rickshaw for a
guided tour of the area Every now and then you can see
couples on dates dressed in Kimonos or
Yukata ambling along the cobbled streets Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka are conveniently located near to other areas
such as Kiyomizudera Kodaiji Yasaka and Gion so there is plenty to see and do
松原通り Matsubara Doori
On the lead up to Kiyomizudera one of the most famous temples in Kyoto is Matsubara Doori This is another street
with restaurants and traditional shops selling souvenirs and gifts Itrsquos quite a bustling area but perhaps one of the best places to take in the old Kyoto
atmosphere
京都弁 おおきに 何してはる おいでやす おやすみやす
Kyoto Dialect
Here is a list of phrases and words in Kyoto dialect or Kyo-Kotoba You might like to try them out on the locals on your trip to the city Good luck
Ookini
This means ldquoThank yourdquo In standard Japanese this would be ldquoarigatordquo
Nani shite haru
This means ldquowhat are you doingrdquo and used the typical Kyoto verb ending ldquoharurdquo
Oideyasu
This is used in shops and restaurants and means ldquoWelcomerdquo
Oyasumiyasu
This means ldquogood nightrdquo and is similar to standard Japanese which is ldquooyasumi nasairdquo
The Philosopherrsquos Path Kyoto
二年坂と三年坂
舞妓体験
Maiko Makeover
If you want to sample some more traditions in Kyoto you can try the Maiko Makeover For around $100 dollars you
can have a full Maiko makeover with souvenir photos as part of the package You also get to walk around Kiyomizudera in the traditional Maiko
Kimono This isnrsquot just for the ladies as hapless
boyfriends and husbands can get roped
into getting a picture taken of them wearing a Hakama and brandishing a samurai sword I should know it happened
to me Those photos are under lock and key now The place I went to was Yume Koubou with three studios located in
Gion Kyoto station and Kiyomizudera They were very profession and we had a great day out
おいでやすOf course this is not a
comprehensive tour but a humble kick
start to getting your Kyoto trip planned Again try not to do too much in one
day and take in some of the more traditional areas at your own pace There
is so much to see and do that Kyoto will be waiting for your next visit
5
Letrsquos Study JapaneseIn this monthrsquos Japanese
lesson wersquore going to give you a little taste of some Japanese
phrases and slang starting with Yojijukugo
四字熟語 - Yojijukugo
Although the definition for Yojijukugo
can be a little vague it broadly refers to well knows phrases and idioms comprised of four kanji characters Some
of these are derived from Chinese classical literature and can be used in conversation to wow your Japanese friends These also tend to crop up in
Japanese Language Proficiency Test so they are worth knowing Letrsquos look at a few examples of the most commonly
used Yojijukugo
一期一会 - Ichigoichie
This means a once in a lifetime encounter For example ひとの出会いって一期一会だよね
Hito no deaitte ichigo ichie da yo ne When people meet it is a once in a life time event
美人薄命 - Bijinhakumei
A beautiful women who is destined to die For exampleエイミーワインハウスって美人薄命
だったねeimii wainhausutte bijinnhakumei datta neAmy Winehouse was a beautiful women
who was destined to die
一石二鳥 - Issekinicho
This translates literally to mean two birds with one stone and has the same meaning as the original English phrase
十人十色 - Juunintoiro
Different strokes for different folks or everybody is different
中途半端 - Chuutohanpa
Chuutohanpa means half-assed half-baked or incomplete For example
仕事は中途半端に終わらせるなshigoto wa chuutohanpa ni owaraseru na
Donrsquot do your work half-assed
弱肉強食 -Jakunikukyoushoku
This is a personal favorite of mine It literally means weak meat strong appetite However the real meaning is
ldquoitrsquos jungle out thererdquo or ldquoitrsquos a dog eat dog worldrdquo For example ビジネスの世界は弱肉強食だ
bijinesu no sekai wa jakunikukyoushoku daBusiness is a dog eat dog world
You can also check out podcast 71 ldquoThe law of the junglerdquo with some more examples of how to use this phrase
For further study you might like to check out this wikipedia article on yojijukugo and this website with endless lists of
them 一生懸命頑張ってください
俗語 - Slang
Letrsquos now look at some street slang from Japan Here is a phrase that might get a giggle or two from your Japanese
friends You can also check out our videos on how to use and pronounce these phrases naturally
ど忘れ - Do Wasure
This means I completely forgot about
something For example今日会議だったのど忘れしちゃっ
たKyou kaigi datta no dowasure shitchattaThere was a meeting today I completely
forgot wasure comes from 忘れる-wasureru to
forget ど-do adds emphasis to the
phrase You can check out our video on this phrase here on our site
JAPANESE
Learn Japanese Pod App
Check out our Learn Japanese Pod app for both iPhone and android Check out our video demo showing how to use it and download all our podcasts
6
和食 Japanese Food
In this lesson we are going to explore some of Japanrsquos famous regional dishes and learn how to ask and answer questions about them Letrsquos start off with some basic sentence patterns
Dishes from around Japan
Photos from top to bottom
1 Salmon sushi from a a small restaurant in Ebisu Tokyo
2 Coedo beer from Kawagoe
3 A bowl of noodles in soup and gyoza
4 A plate of sushi including Gari - slices of picked ginger tuna salted salmon roe salmon and sushi rolls
日本の食べ物
Question 山梨県の食べ物何が有名ですかYamanashi ken no tabemono nani ga yuumei desu ka
What is food is Yamanashi prefecture famous for
Answer葡萄が有名ですBudoo ga yuumei desu
The grapes are famous
１）山梨県 Yamanashi
２）名古屋 Nagoya
３）大阪 Osaka
４）沖縄 Okinawa
５）北海土 Hokkaido
６）福岡県 Fukuoka
７）宮崎県 Miyazaki
８）神戸市 Kobe city
a) 手羽先 Fried chicken wings
b)神戸牛 Kobe beef
c)豚骨ラーメン Raamen
d)たこ焼き Takoyaki
e)葡萄 Grapes
f) ゴーヤ Goya
g)地鶏 Chicken
h)札幌ビール Sapporo beer
Quiz TimeTry out your general knowledge of this regional food quiz Match the regions to their famous food The first one has been done for you The answers are on page 7
7
Here are some of our top picks for great events happening around Japan over August 2011
FireworksPL Fireworks Osaka 1st 745pm-9pmTondabayashi Station
120000 fireworks
Adachi FireworksTokyo 8th 6pm-650pm
Kitasenju Station10000 Fireworks
Lake Suwa FireworksLake Suwa 15th 7pm~Suwako Station
39000 fireworks
Sumida River FireworksTokyo 27th 7pm-830pm
Asakusa Station94000 Fireworks
FestivalsNebuta Festival
Aomori 2nd-7th
Kanto Matsuri
Akita 3rd-6th
Tanabata MatsuriSendai 6th-8th
Awa OdoriTokushima 12th-15th
Daimonji
Kyoto 16th
Earth Celebration
Sado 19th-21st
Hi Matsuri
Fujiyoshida 26th-27th
Music FestivalsOtoma Sea StudioZushi July 24th - August 28th
otodama-beachcom
Tokyo Ska JamboreeYamanakako 6thTokyoskajcom
Yokohama Reggae SaiYokohama 6th
yokohamareggaesaicom
World Happiness 2011Shinkiba 7th
world-happinesscom
Sonicmania
Makuhari Messe 12th Sonicmania
Summer Sonic
Makuhari Messe 13th-14thsummersoniccom2011
Free Dommune Zero
Kawasaki 19th
freedommunezero
Tone River Jam rsquo11
Abiko Chiba 20th-21st
toneriverjam
Progressive Rock Festival
Hibiya Park 28th
Prog Rock Festival
AUGUST EVENTS Festivals Fireworks and Concerts in Japan
Events calendarIf you are holding a Japan related event anywhere in the world we would like to hear about it and add it
to our calendar for September 2011 Please send us an email to
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Email SubscriptionIf you would like this PDF Magazine delievered to your email address please visit the link below and
subscribe
httplearnjapanesepodcomnewsletter
Advertise with us httplearnjapanesepodcom
advertise
Email USIf you have any questions or comments please drop us a line at
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Festivals Fireworks and music in Japan
2011
Answers to the quiz on page 6 1-e 2-a 3-d 4-f 5-h 6-c 7-g 8-b
2
LEARN JAPANESE POD MAGAZINE FOR AUGUST 2011In this monthrsquos issue Traveling to Kyoto news from Japan regional food quiz Japanese lessons events for August and more
WelcomeWelcome to the Learn Japanese
Pod Magazine a free digital publication with news from our website whatrsquos happening in Japan and some Japanese
lessons If this is your first time to read this welcome and where have you been Please go to our email
subscription page to have this magazine delivered monthly to your inbox
節電 Setsuden
It has been an especially hot summer as people are bravely turning
down their air conditioners to save electricity in the aftermath of the Fukushima crisis Saving electricity or
ldquoSetsudenrdquo is the inescapable buzz word in Tokyo this summer as a range of energy reducing measures have been put
into place Non-essential escalators and lifts have been turned off air conditioners have been set to 28 degrees and government employees can
be seen going about their business wearing ldquoSuper Cool Bizrdquo short sleeve Hawaiian shirts
Osaka which had been unaffected by the power crisis will now have to start reducing electricity consumption
as their nuclear reactors are undergoing safety tests Gambatte Osaka
Congratulations Japan
Itrsquos not all doom and gloom as the Japan national football team Nadeshiko have won the 2011 FIFA Womenrsquos World
Cup Could this herald a new era in Womenrsquos football in Japan Might young women in Japan have some new role
models to inspire them We will have to wait and see Congratulations Nadeshiko
Tell us whatrsquos on your mindWersquod love to hear your comments
suggestions and questions about this
magazine and also the Learn Japanese Pod Website and Podcast Here is how you can keep in touch with us and the rest of the Learn Japanese Pod
community If you are a tweeter please follow us on Twitter JapanesePodcast
You can also chat with other
members of our Learn Japanese Pod Forum or just use good old fashioned electronic mail to contact us at
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Damn you ZuckerbergItrsquos a long story but the old Learn
Japanese Pod Facebook group got shelved (Just taking a deep breath and counting to 10OK Irsquom fine now)
Wersquove made new Facebook Page and a new Facebook group so you can continue to take part in discussions with
our community As a final insult to Zuckerberg here is our Learn Japanese Pod Google Account
Publicize your Japan eventsIf you are planning a Japan-related
event and would like to publicize it drop
us an email with the dates times and details and we will include it in our September and October issues
Contents
Visiting Kyoto Japanese LessonRegional CuisineAugust Events
3 ~ 4567
3
Some great places to visit in KyotoLast March in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake I
decided it would be prudent to leave the darkened streets and empty convenience stores of Tokyo to visit Kansai the
birthplace of Learn Japanese Pod During that trip I stopped off in Kyoto to take pictures to use in our new iPad travel app
Due to my hectic schedule I managed to rush around to most of the main points of interest in just one day However I
would advise against this as it can lead to a combination of dehydration and Temple-itis a condition that causes the sufferer to get sick of visiting temples especially ones with
expensive entrance fees As Kyoto boasts over 1600 buddhist temples and 200 Shinto Shrines itrsquos better to choose just a couple of places to take in slowly over the course of a day or
afternoon So here is a list of some of my favorite places to visit in
Kyoto which might possibly inspire you to plan a trip to Kyoto but at a more leisurely pace
龍安寺 Ryoanji
As there is so much to see in Kyoto it can get a little
overwhelming when planning an excursion One tip is to choose a temple or Shrine that is close to other points of interest so you can explore the area on foot over a morning or afternoon Ryoanji located in north west Kyoto is one such
temple within walking distance from Ninnaji and Kinkaku-ji
which are both worth visiting I started my route by walking North from Hanazono station visiting Ninnaji then Ryoanji and finally Kinkakuji You could alternatively go from Ryoanji station
I love Ryoanji mostly for the beautiful 15th Century Zen rock garden that is it famous for I recommend going at quieter times during the low season or on week days to avoid the crowds Itrsquos a great place to take in the simple beauty of the
rock gardens and have your Zen moment if you can between the ldquohelpfulrdquo announcements on the loud speakers to visiting tourists
哲学の道 Testugaku No Michi
If you are looking for a relaxing stroll through Kyoto then you should check out Testugaku No MIchi or The Philosopherrsquos
Walk Located in the north of Kyoto in the Higashiyama district you can stroll along the river bewteen Ginkakuji and Nanzenji temples which could also be added to your itinerary
The path is about two kilometers long and follows a canal lined with cherry trees including cafes shops and boutiques along the way You might also run into a clowder of local cats who
are professionals at hanging out on the path and getting passers-by to stroke them All in all itrsquos a very relaxing walk with some really nice places to have a cup of green tea and watch the world go by
KYOTO
4
Ninenzaka and SannenzakaContinuing into Higashiyama you can
find some of the oldest streets in Kyoto in
Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka You can get a taste of traditional Kyoto architecture and find some great shops to buy souvenirs and gifts You can also hire a rickshaw for a
guided tour of the area Every now and then you can see
couples on dates dressed in Kimonos or
Yukata ambling along the cobbled streets Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka are conveniently located near to other areas
such as Kiyomizudera Kodaiji Yasaka and Gion so there is plenty to see and do
松原通り Matsubara Doori
On the lead up to Kiyomizudera one of the most famous temples in Kyoto is Matsubara Doori This is another street
with restaurants and traditional shops selling souvenirs and gifts Itrsquos quite a bustling area but perhaps one of the best places to take in the old Kyoto
atmosphere
京都弁 おおきに 何してはる おいでやす おやすみやす
Kyoto Dialect
Here is a list of phrases and words in Kyoto dialect or Kyo-Kotoba You might like to try them out on the locals on your trip to the city Good luck
Ookini
This means ldquoThank yourdquo In standard Japanese this would be ldquoarigatordquo
Nani shite haru
This means ldquowhat are you doingrdquo and used the typical Kyoto verb ending ldquoharurdquo
Oideyasu
This is used in shops and restaurants and means ldquoWelcomerdquo
Oyasumiyasu
This means ldquogood nightrdquo and is similar to standard Japanese which is ldquooyasumi nasairdquo
The Philosopherrsquos Path Kyoto
二年坂と三年坂
舞妓体験
Maiko Makeover
If you want to sample some more traditions in Kyoto you can try the Maiko Makeover For around $100 dollars you
can have a full Maiko makeover with souvenir photos as part of the package You also get to walk around Kiyomizudera in the traditional Maiko
Kimono This isnrsquot just for the ladies as hapless
boyfriends and husbands can get roped
into getting a picture taken of them wearing a Hakama and brandishing a samurai sword I should know it happened
to me Those photos are under lock and key now The place I went to was Yume Koubou with three studios located in
Gion Kyoto station and Kiyomizudera They were very profession and we had a great day out
おいでやすOf course this is not a
comprehensive tour but a humble kick
start to getting your Kyoto trip planned Again try not to do too much in one
day and take in some of the more traditional areas at your own pace There
is so much to see and do that Kyoto will be waiting for your next visit
5
Letrsquos Study JapaneseIn this monthrsquos Japanese
lesson wersquore going to give you a little taste of some Japanese
phrases and slang starting with Yojijukugo
四字熟語 - Yojijukugo
Although the definition for Yojijukugo
can be a little vague it broadly refers to well knows phrases and idioms comprised of four kanji characters Some
of these are derived from Chinese classical literature and can be used in conversation to wow your Japanese friends These also tend to crop up in
Japanese Language Proficiency Test so they are worth knowing Letrsquos look at a few examples of the most commonly
used Yojijukugo
一期一会 - Ichigoichie
This means a once in a lifetime encounter For example ひとの出会いって一期一会だよね
Hito no deaitte ichigo ichie da yo ne When people meet it is a once in a life time event
美人薄命 - Bijinhakumei
A beautiful women who is destined to die For exampleエイミーワインハウスって美人薄命
だったねeimii wainhausutte bijinnhakumei datta neAmy Winehouse was a beautiful women
who was destined to die
一石二鳥 - Issekinicho
This translates literally to mean two birds with one stone and has the same meaning as the original English phrase
十人十色 - Juunintoiro
Different strokes for different folks or everybody is different
中途半端 - Chuutohanpa
Chuutohanpa means half-assed half-baked or incomplete For example
仕事は中途半端に終わらせるなshigoto wa chuutohanpa ni owaraseru na
Donrsquot do your work half-assed
弱肉強食 -Jakunikukyoushoku
This is a personal favorite of mine It literally means weak meat strong appetite However the real meaning is
ldquoitrsquos jungle out thererdquo or ldquoitrsquos a dog eat dog worldrdquo For example ビジネスの世界は弱肉強食だ
bijinesu no sekai wa jakunikukyoushoku daBusiness is a dog eat dog world
You can also check out podcast 71 ldquoThe law of the junglerdquo with some more examples of how to use this phrase
For further study you might like to check out this wikipedia article on yojijukugo and this website with endless lists of
them 一生懸命頑張ってください
俗語 - Slang
Letrsquos now look at some street slang from Japan Here is a phrase that might get a giggle or two from your Japanese
friends You can also check out our videos on how to use and pronounce these phrases naturally
ど忘れ - Do Wasure
This means I completely forgot about
something For example今日会議だったのど忘れしちゃっ
たKyou kaigi datta no dowasure shitchattaThere was a meeting today I completely
forgot wasure comes from 忘れる-wasureru to
forget ど-do adds emphasis to the
phrase You can check out our video on this phrase here on our site
JAPANESE
Learn Japanese Pod App
Check out our Learn Japanese Pod app for both iPhone and android Check out our video demo showing how to use it and download all our podcasts
6
和食 Japanese Food
In this lesson we are going to explore some of Japanrsquos famous regional dishes and learn how to ask and answer questions about them Letrsquos start off with some basic sentence patterns
Dishes from around Japan
Photos from top to bottom
1 Salmon sushi from a a small restaurant in Ebisu Tokyo
2 Coedo beer from Kawagoe
3 A bowl of noodles in soup and gyoza
4 A plate of sushi including Gari - slices of picked ginger tuna salted salmon roe salmon and sushi rolls
日本の食べ物
Question 山梨県の食べ物何が有名ですかYamanashi ken no tabemono nani ga yuumei desu ka
What is food is Yamanashi prefecture famous for
Answer葡萄が有名ですBudoo ga yuumei desu
The grapes are famous
１）山梨県 Yamanashi
２）名古屋 Nagoya
３）大阪 Osaka
４）沖縄 Okinawa
５）北海土 Hokkaido
６）福岡県 Fukuoka
７）宮崎県 Miyazaki
８）神戸市 Kobe city
a) 手羽先 Fried chicken wings
b)神戸牛 Kobe beef
c)豚骨ラーメン Raamen
d)たこ焼き Takoyaki
e)葡萄 Grapes
f) ゴーヤ Goya
g)地鶏 Chicken
h)札幌ビール Sapporo beer
Quiz TimeTry out your general knowledge of this regional food quiz Match the regions to their famous food The first one has been done for you The answers are on page 7
7
Here are some of our top picks for great events happening around Japan over August 2011
FireworksPL Fireworks Osaka 1st 745pm-9pmTondabayashi Station
120000 fireworks
Adachi FireworksTokyo 8th 6pm-650pm
Kitasenju Station10000 Fireworks
Lake Suwa FireworksLake Suwa 15th 7pm~Suwako Station
39000 fireworks
Sumida River FireworksTokyo 27th 7pm-830pm
Asakusa Station94000 Fireworks
FestivalsNebuta Festival
Aomori 2nd-7th
Kanto Matsuri
Akita 3rd-6th
Tanabata MatsuriSendai 6th-8th
Awa OdoriTokushima 12th-15th
Daimonji
Kyoto 16th
Earth Celebration
Sado 19th-21st
Hi Matsuri
Fujiyoshida 26th-27th
Music FestivalsOtoma Sea StudioZushi July 24th - August 28th
otodama-beachcom
Tokyo Ska JamboreeYamanakako 6thTokyoskajcom
Yokohama Reggae SaiYokohama 6th
yokohamareggaesaicom
World Happiness 2011Shinkiba 7th
world-happinesscom
Sonicmania
Makuhari Messe 12th Sonicmania
Summer Sonic
Makuhari Messe 13th-14thsummersoniccom2011
Free Dommune Zero
Kawasaki 19th
freedommunezero
Tone River Jam rsquo11
Abiko Chiba 20th-21st
toneriverjam
Progressive Rock Festival
Hibiya Park 28th
Prog Rock Festival
AUGUST EVENTS Festivals Fireworks and Concerts in Japan
Events calendarIf you are holding a Japan related event anywhere in the world we would like to hear about it and add it
to our calendar for September 2011 Please send us an email to
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Email SubscriptionIf you would like this PDF Magazine delievered to your email address please visit the link below and
subscribe
httplearnjapanesepodcomnewsletter
Advertise with us httplearnjapanesepodcom
advertise
Email USIf you have any questions or comments please drop us a line at
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Festivals Fireworks and music in Japan
2011
Answers to the quiz on page 6 1-e 2-a 3-d 4-f 5-h 6-c 7-g 8-b
3
Some great places to visit in KyotoLast March in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake I
decided it would be prudent to leave the darkened streets and empty convenience stores of Tokyo to visit Kansai the
birthplace of Learn Japanese Pod During that trip I stopped off in Kyoto to take pictures to use in our new iPad travel app
Due to my hectic schedule I managed to rush around to most of the main points of interest in just one day However I
would advise against this as it can lead to a combination of dehydration and Temple-itis a condition that causes the sufferer to get sick of visiting temples especially ones with
expensive entrance fees As Kyoto boasts over 1600 buddhist temples and 200 Shinto Shrines itrsquos better to choose just a couple of places to take in slowly over the course of a day or
afternoon So here is a list of some of my favorite places to visit in
Kyoto which might possibly inspire you to plan a trip to Kyoto but at a more leisurely pace
龍安寺 Ryoanji
As there is so much to see in Kyoto it can get a little
overwhelming when planning an excursion One tip is to choose a temple or Shrine that is close to other points of interest so you can explore the area on foot over a morning or afternoon Ryoanji located in north west Kyoto is one such
temple within walking distance from Ninnaji and Kinkaku-ji
which are both worth visiting I started my route by walking North from Hanazono station visiting Ninnaji then Ryoanji and finally Kinkakuji You could alternatively go from Ryoanji station
I love Ryoanji mostly for the beautiful 15th Century Zen rock garden that is it famous for I recommend going at quieter times during the low season or on week days to avoid the crowds Itrsquos a great place to take in the simple beauty of the
rock gardens and have your Zen moment if you can between the ldquohelpfulrdquo announcements on the loud speakers to visiting tourists
哲学の道 Testugaku No Michi
If you are looking for a relaxing stroll through Kyoto then you should check out Testugaku No MIchi or The Philosopherrsquos
Walk Located in the north of Kyoto in the Higashiyama district you can stroll along the river bewteen Ginkakuji and Nanzenji temples which could also be added to your itinerary
The path is about two kilometers long and follows a canal lined with cherry trees including cafes shops and boutiques along the way You might also run into a clowder of local cats who
are professionals at hanging out on the path and getting passers-by to stroke them All in all itrsquos a very relaxing walk with some really nice places to have a cup of green tea and watch the world go by
KYOTO
4
Ninenzaka and SannenzakaContinuing into Higashiyama you can
find some of the oldest streets in Kyoto in
Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka You can get a taste of traditional Kyoto architecture and find some great shops to buy souvenirs and gifts You can also hire a rickshaw for a
guided tour of the area Every now and then you can see
couples on dates dressed in Kimonos or
Yukata ambling along the cobbled streets Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka are conveniently located near to other areas
such as Kiyomizudera Kodaiji Yasaka and Gion so there is plenty to see and do
松原通り Matsubara Doori
On the lead up to Kiyomizudera one of the most famous temples in Kyoto is Matsubara Doori This is another street
with restaurants and traditional shops selling souvenirs and gifts Itrsquos quite a bustling area but perhaps one of the best places to take in the old Kyoto
atmosphere
京都弁 おおきに 何してはる おいでやす おやすみやす
Kyoto Dialect
Here is a list of phrases and words in Kyoto dialect or Kyo-Kotoba You might like to try them out on the locals on your trip to the city Good luck
Ookini
This means ldquoThank yourdquo In standard Japanese this would be ldquoarigatordquo
Nani shite haru
This means ldquowhat are you doingrdquo and used the typical Kyoto verb ending ldquoharurdquo
Oideyasu
This is used in shops and restaurants and means ldquoWelcomerdquo
Oyasumiyasu
This means ldquogood nightrdquo and is similar to standard Japanese which is ldquooyasumi nasairdquo
The Philosopherrsquos Path Kyoto
二年坂と三年坂
舞妓体験
Maiko Makeover
If you want to sample some more traditions in Kyoto you can try the Maiko Makeover For around $100 dollars you
can have a full Maiko makeover with souvenir photos as part of the package You also get to walk around Kiyomizudera in the traditional Maiko
Kimono This isnrsquot just for the ladies as hapless
boyfriends and husbands can get roped
into getting a picture taken of them wearing a Hakama and brandishing a samurai sword I should know it happened
to me Those photos are under lock and key now The place I went to was Yume Koubou with three studios located in
Gion Kyoto station and Kiyomizudera They were very profession and we had a great day out
おいでやすOf course this is not a
comprehensive tour but a humble kick
start to getting your Kyoto trip planned Again try not to do too much in one
day and take in some of the more traditional areas at your own pace There
is so much to see and do that Kyoto will be waiting for your next visit
5
Letrsquos Study JapaneseIn this monthrsquos Japanese
lesson wersquore going to give you a little taste of some Japanese
phrases and slang starting with Yojijukugo
四字熟語 - Yojijukugo
Although the definition for Yojijukugo
can be a little vague it broadly refers to well knows phrases and idioms comprised of four kanji characters Some
of these are derived from Chinese classical literature and can be used in conversation to wow your Japanese friends These also tend to crop up in
Japanese Language Proficiency Test so they are worth knowing Letrsquos look at a few examples of the most commonly
used Yojijukugo
一期一会 - Ichigoichie
This means a once in a lifetime encounter For example ひとの出会いって一期一会だよね
Hito no deaitte ichigo ichie da yo ne When people meet it is a once in a life time event
美人薄命 - Bijinhakumei
A beautiful women who is destined to die For exampleエイミーワインハウスって美人薄命
だったねeimii wainhausutte bijinnhakumei datta neAmy Winehouse was a beautiful women
who was destined to die
一石二鳥 - Issekinicho
This translates literally to mean two birds with one stone and has the same meaning as the original English phrase
十人十色 - Juunintoiro
Different strokes for different folks or everybody is different
中途半端 - Chuutohanpa
Chuutohanpa means half-assed half-baked or incomplete For example
仕事は中途半端に終わらせるなshigoto wa chuutohanpa ni owaraseru na
Donrsquot do your work half-assed
弱肉強食 -Jakunikukyoushoku
This is a personal favorite of mine It literally means weak meat strong appetite However the real meaning is
ldquoitrsquos jungle out thererdquo or ldquoitrsquos a dog eat dog worldrdquo For example ビジネスの世界は弱肉強食だ
bijinesu no sekai wa jakunikukyoushoku daBusiness is a dog eat dog world
You can also check out podcast 71 ldquoThe law of the junglerdquo with some more examples of how to use this phrase
For further study you might like to check out this wikipedia article on yojijukugo and this website with endless lists of
them 一生懸命頑張ってください
俗語 - Slang
Letrsquos now look at some street slang from Japan Here is a phrase that might get a giggle or two from your Japanese
friends You can also check out our videos on how to use and pronounce these phrases naturally
ど忘れ - Do Wasure
This means I completely forgot about
something For example今日会議だったのど忘れしちゃっ
たKyou kaigi datta no dowasure shitchattaThere was a meeting today I completely
forgot wasure comes from 忘れる-wasureru to
forget ど-do adds emphasis to the
phrase You can check out our video on this phrase here on our site
JAPANESE
Learn Japanese Pod App
Check out our Learn Japanese Pod app for both iPhone and android Check out our video demo showing how to use it and download all our podcasts
6
和食 Japanese Food
In this lesson we are going to explore some of Japanrsquos famous regional dishes and learn how to ask and answer questions about them Letrsquos start off with some basic sentence patterns
Dishes from around Japan
Photos from top to bottom
1 Salmon sushi from a a small restaurant in Ebisu Tokyo
2 Coedo beer from Kawagoe
3 A bowl of noodles in soup and gyoza
4 A plate of sushi including Gari - slices of picked ginger tuna salted salmon roe salmon and sushi rolls
日本の食べ物
Question 山梨県の食べ物何が有名ですかYamanashi ken no tabemono nani ga yuumei desu ka
What is food is Yamanashi prefecture famous for
Answer葡萄が有名ですBudoo ga yuumei desu
The grapes are famous
１）山梨県 Yamanashi
２）名古屋 Nagoya
３）大阪 Osaka
４）沖縄 Okinawa
５）北海土 Hokkaido
６）福岡県 Fukuoka
７）宮崎県 Miyazaki
８）神戸市 Kobe city
a) 手羽先 Fried chicken wings
b)神戸牛 Kobe beef
c)豚骨ラーメン Raamen
d)たこ焼き Takoyaki
e)葡萄 Grapes
f) ゴーヤ Goya
g)地鶏 Chicken
h)札幌ビール Sapporo beer
Quiz TimeTry out your general knowledge of this regional food quiz Match the regions to their famous food The first one has been done for you The answers are on page 7
7
Here are some of our top picks for great events happening around Japan over August 2011
FireworksPL Fireworks Osaka 1st 745pm-9pmTondabayashi Station
120000 fireworks
Adachi FireworksTokyo 8th 6pm-650pm
Kitasenju Station10000 Fireworks
Lake Suwa FireworksLake Suwa 15th 7pm~Suwako Station
39000 fireworks
Sumida River FireworksTokyo 27th 7pm-830pm
Asakusa Station94000 Fireworks
FestivalsNebuta Festival
Aomori 2nd-7th
Kanto Matsuri
Akita 3rd-6th
Tanabata MatsuriSendai 6th-8th
Awa OdoriTokushima 12th-15th
Daimonji
Kyoto 16th
Earth Celebration
Sado 19th-21st
Hi Matsuri
Fujiyoshida 26th-27th
Music FestivalsOtoma Sea StudioZushi July 24th - August 28th
otodama-beachcom
Tokyo Ska JamboreeYamanakako 6thTokyoskajcom
Yokohama Reggae SaiYokohama 6th
yokohamareggaesaicom
World Happiness 2011Shinkiba 7th
world-happinesscom
Sonicmania
Makuhari Messe 12th Sonicmania
Summer Sonic
Makuhari Messe 13th-14thsummersoniccom2011
Free Dommune Zero
Kawasaki 19th
freedommunezero
Tone River Jam rsquo11
Abiko Chiba 20th-21st
toneriverjam
Progressive Rock Festival
Hibiya Park 28th
Prog Rock Festival
AUGUST EVENTS Festivals Fireworks and Concerts in Japan
Events calendarIf you are holding a Japan related event anywhere in the world we would like to hear about it and add it
to our calendar for September 2011 Please send us an email to
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Email SubscriptionIf you would like this PDF Magazine delievered to your email address please visit the link below and
subscribe
httplearnjapanesepodcomnewsletter
Advertise with us httplearnjapanesepodcom
advertise
Email USIf you have any questions or comments please drop us a line at
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Festivals Fireworks and music in Japan
2011
Answers to the quiz on page 6 1-e 2-a 3-d 4-f 5-h 6-c 7-g 8-b
4
Ninenzaka and SannenzakaContinuing into Higashiyama you can
find some of the oldest streets in Kyoto in
Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka You can get a taste of traditional Kyoto architecture and find some great shops to buy souvenirs and gifts You can also hire a rickshaw for a
guided tour of the area Every now and then you can see
couples on dates dressed in Kimonos or
Yukata ambling along the cobbled streets Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka are conveniently located near to other areas
such as Kiyomizudera Kodaiji Yasaka and Gion so there is plenty to see and do
松原通り Matsubara Doori
On the lead up to Kiyomizudera one of the most famous temples in Kyoto is Matsubara Doori This is another street
with restaurants and traditional shops selling souvenirs and gifts Itrsquos quite a bustling area but perhaps one of the best places to take in the old Kyoto
atmosphere
京都弁 おおきに 何してはる おいでやす おやすみやす
Kyoto Dialect
Here is a list of phrases and words in Kyoto dialect or Kyo-Kotoba You might like to try them out on the locals on your trip to the city Good luck
Ookini
This means ldquoThank yourdquo In standard Japanese this would be ldquoarigatordquo
Nani shite haru
This means ldquowhat are you doingrdquo and used the typical Kyoto verb ending ldquoharurdquo
Oideyasu
This is used in shops and restaurants and means ldquoWelcomerdquo
Oyasumiyasu
This means ldquogood nightrdquo and is similar to standard Japanese which is ldquooyasumi nasairdquo
The Philosopherrsquos Path Kyoto
二年坂と三年坂
舞妓体験
Maiko Makeover
If you want to sample some more traditions in Kyoto you can try the Maiko Makeover For around $100 dollars you
can have a full Maiko makeover with souvenir photos as part of the package You also get to walk around Kiyomizudera in the traditional Maiko
Kimono This isnrsquot just for the ladies as hapless
boyfriends and husbands can get roped
into getting a picture taken of them wearing a Hakama and brandishing a samurai sword I should know it happened
to me Those photos are under lock and key now The place I went to was Yume Koubou with three studios located in
Gion Kyoto station and Kiyomizudera They were very profession and we had a great day out
おいでやすOf course this is not a
comprehensive tour but a humble kick
start to getting your Kyoto trip planned Again try not to do too much in one
day and take in some of the more traditional areas at your own pace There
is so much to see and do that Kyoto will be waiting for your next visit
5
Letrsquos Study JapaneseIn this monthrsquos Japanese
lesson wersquore going to give you a little taste of some Japanese
phrases and slang starting with Yojijukugo
四字熟語 - Yojijukugo
Although the definition for Yojijukugo
can be a little vague it broadly refers to well knows phrases and idioms comprised of four kanji characters Some
of these are derived from Chinese classical literature and can be used in conversation to wow your Japanese friends These also tend to crop up in
Japanese Language Proficiency Test so they are worth knowing Letrsquos look at a few examples of the most commonly
used Yojijukugo
一期一会 - Ichigoichie
This means a once in a lifetime encounter For example ひとの出会いって一期一会だよね
Hito no deaitte ichigo ichie da yo ne When people meet it is a once in a life time event
美人薄命 - Bijinhakumei
A beautiful women who is destined to die For exampleエイミーワインハウスって美人薄命
だったねeimii wainhausutte bijinnhakumei datta neAmy Winehouse was a beautiful women
who was destined to die
一石二鳥 - Issekinicho
This translates literally to mean two birds with one stone and has the same meaning as the original English phrase
十人十色 - Juunintoiro
Different strokes for different folks or everybody is different
中途半端 - Chuutohanpa
Chuutohanpa means half-assed half-baked or incomplete For example
仕事は中途半端に終わらせるなshigoto wa chuutohanpa ni owaraseru na
Donrsquot do your work half-assed
弱肉強食 -Jakunikukyoushoku
This is a personal favorite of mine It literally means weak meat strong appetite However the real meaning is
ldquoitrsquos jungle out thererdquo or ldquoitrsquos a dog eat dog worldrdquo For example ビジネスの世界は弱肉強食だ
bijinesu no sekai wa jakunikukyoushoku daBusiness is a dog eat dog world
You can also check out podcast 71 ldquoThe law of the junglerdquo with some more examples of how to use this phrase
For further study you might like to check out this wikipedia article on yojijukugo and this website with endless lists of
them 一生懸命頑張ってください
俗語 - Slang
Letrsquos now look at some street slang from Japan Here is a phrase that might get a giggle or two from your Japanese
friends You can also check out our videos on how to use and pronounce these phrases naturally
ど忘れ - Do Wasure
This means I completely forgot about
something For example今日会議だったのど忘れしちゃっ
たKyou kaigi datta no dowasure shitchattaThere was a meeting today I completely
forgot wasure comes from 忘れる-wasureru to
forget ど-do adds emphasis to the
phrase You can check out our video on this phrase here on our site
JAPANESE
Learn Japanese Pod App
Check out our Learn Japanese Pod app for both iPhone and android Check out our video demo showing how to use it and download all our podcasts
6
和食 Japanese Food
In this lesson we are going to explore some of Japanrsquos famous regional dishes and learn how to ask and answer questions about them Letrsquos start off with some basic sentence patterns
Dishes from around Japan
Photos from top to bottom
1 Salmon sushi from a a small restaurant in Ebisu Tokyo
2 Coedo beer from Kawagoe
3 A bowl of noodles in soup and gyoza
4 A plate of sushi including Gari - slices of picked ginger tuna salted salmon roe salmon and sushi rolls
日本の食べ物
Question 山梨県の食べ物何が有名ですかYamanashi ken no tabemono nani ga yuumei desu ka
What is food is Yamanashi prefecture famous for
Answer葡萄が有名ですBudoo ga yuumei desu
The grapes are famous
１）山梨県 Yamanashi
２）名古屋 Nagoya
３）大阪 Osaka
４）沖縄 Okinawa
５）北海土 Hokkaido
６）福岡県 Fukuoka
７）宮崎県 Miyazaki
８）神戸市 Kobe city
a) 手羽先 Fried chicken wings
b)神戸牛 Kobe beef
c)豚骨ラーメン Raamen
d)たこ焼き Takoyaki
e)葡萄 Grapes
f) ゴーヤ Goya
g)地鶏 Chicken
h)札幌ビール Sapporo beer
Quiz TimeTry out your general knowledge of this regional food quiz Match the regions to their famous food The first one has been done for you The answers are on page 7
7
Here are some of our top picks for great events happening around Japan over August 2011
FireworksPL Fireworks Osaka 1st 745pm-9pmTondabayashi Station
120000 fireworks
Adachi FireworksTokyo 8th 6pm-650pm
Kitasenju Station10000 Fireworks
Lake Suwa FireworksLake Suwa 15th 7pm~Suwako Station
39000 fireworks
Sumida River FireworksTokyo 27th 7pm-830pm
Asakusa Station94000 Fireworks
FestivalsNebuta Festival
Aomori 2nd-7th
Kanto Matsuri
Akita 3rd-6th
Tanabata MatsuriSendai 6th-8th
Awa OdoriTokushima 12th-15th
Daimonji
Kyoto 16th
Earth Celebration
Sado 19th-21st
Hi Matsuri
Fujiyoshida 26th-27th
Music FestivalsOtoma Sea StudioZushi July 24th - August 28th
otodama-beachcom
Tokyo Ska JamboreeYamanakako 6thTokyoskajcom
Yokohama Reggae SaiYokohama 6th
yokohamareggaesaicom
World Happiness 2011Shinkiba 7th
world-happinesscom
Sonicmania
Makuhari Messe 12th Sonicmania
Summer Sonic
Makuhari Messe 13th-14thsummersoniccom2011
Free Dommune Zero
Kawasaki 19th
freedommunezero
Tone River Jam rsquo11
Abiko Chiba 20th-21st
toneriverjam
Progressive Rock Festival
Hibiya Park 28th
Prog Rock Festival
AUGUST EVENTS Festivals Fireworks and Concerts in Japan
Events calendarIf you are holding a Japan related event anywhere in the world we would like to hear about it and add it
to our calendar for September 2011 Please send us an email to
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Email SubscriptionIf you would like this PDF Magazine delievered to your email address please visit the link below and
subscribe
httplearnjapanesepodcomnewsletter
Advertise with us httplearnjapanesepodcom
advertise
Email USIf you have any questions or comments please drop us a line at
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Festivals Fireworks and music in Japan
2011
Answers to the quiz on page 6 1-e 2-a 3-d 4-f 5-h 6-c 7-g 8-b
5
Letrsquos Study JapaneseIn this monthrsquos Japanese
lesson wersquore going to give you a little taste of some Japanese
phrases and slang starting with Yojijukugo
四字熟語 - Yojijukugo
Although the definition for Yojijukugo
can be a little vague it broadly refers to well knows phrases and idioms comprised of four kanji characters Some
of these are derived from Chinese classical literature and can be used in conversation to wow your Japanese friends These also tend to crop up in
Japanese Language Proficiency Test so they are worth knowing Letrsquos look at a few examples of the most commonly
used Yojijukugo
一期一会 - Ichigoichie
This means a once in a lifetime encounter For example ひとの出会いって一期一会だよね
Hito no deaitte ichigo ichie da yo ne When people meet it is a once in a life time event
美人薄命 - Bijinhakumei
A beautiful women who is destined to die For exampleエイミーワインハウスって美人薄命
だったねeimii wainhausutte bijinnhakumei datta neAmy Winehouse was a beautiful women
who was destined to die
一石二鳥 - Issekinicho
This translates literally to mean two birds with one stone and has the same meaning as the original English phrase
十人十色 - Juunintoiro
Different strokes for different folks or everybody is different
中途半端 - Chuutohanpa
Chuutohanpa means half-assed half-baked or incomplete For example
仕事は中途半端に終わらせるなshigoto wa chuutohanpa ni owaraseru na
Donrsquot do your work half-assed
弱肉強食 -Jakunikukyoushoku
This is a personal favorite of mine It literally means weak meat strong appetite However the real meaning is
ldquoitrsquos jungle out thererdquo or ldquoitrsquos a dog eat dog worldrdquo For example ビジネスの世界は弱肉強食だ
bijinesu no sekai wa jakunikukyoushoku daBusiness is a dog eat dog world
You can also check out podcast 71 ldquoThe law of the junglerdquo with some more examples of how to use this phrase
For further study you might like to check out this wikipedia article on yojijukugo and this website with endless lists of
them 一生懸命頑張ってください
俗語 - Slang
Letrsquos now look at some street slang from Japan Here is a phrase that might get a giggle or two from your Japanese
friends You can also check out our videos on how to use and pronounce these phrases naturally
ど忘れ - Do Wasure
This means I completely forgot about
something For example今日会議だったのど忘れしちゃっ
たKyou kaigi datta no dowasure shitchattaThere was a meeting today I completely
forgot wasure comes from 忘れる-wasureru to
forget ど-do adds emphasis to the
phrase You can check out our video on this phrase here on our site
JAPANESE
Learn Japanese Pod App
Check out our Learn Japanese Pod app for both iPhone and android Check out our video demo showing how to use it and download all our podcasts
6
和食 Japanese Food
In this lesson we are going to explore some of Japanrsquos famous regional dishes and learn how to ask and answer questions about them Letrsquos start off with some basic sentence patterns
Dishes from around Japan
Photos from top to bottom
1 Salmon sushi from a a small restaurant in Ebisu Tokyo
2 Coedo beer from Kawagoe
3 A bowl of noodles in soup and gyoza
4 A plate of sushi including Gari - slices of picked ginger tuna salted salmon roe salmon and sushi rolls
日本の食べ物
Question 山梨県の食べ物何が有名ですかYamanashi ken no tabemono nani ga yuumei desu ka
What is food is Yamanashi prefecture famous for
Answer葡萄が有名ですBudoo ga yuumei desu
The grapes are famous
１）山梨県 Yamanashi
２）名古屋 Nagoya
３）大阪 Osaka
４）沖縄 Okinawa
５）北海土 Hokkaido
６）福岡県 Fukuoka
７）宮崎県 Miyazaki
８）神戸市 Kobe city
a) 手羽先 Fried chicken wings
b)神戸牛 Kobe beef
c)豚骨ラーメン Raamen
d)たこ焼き Takoyaki
e)葡萄 Grapes
f) ゴーヤ Goya
g)地鶏 Chicken
h)札幌ビール Sapporo beer
Quiz TimeTry out your general knowledge of this regional food quiz Match the regions to their famous food The first one has been done for you The answers are on page 7
7
Here are some of our top picks for great events happening around Japan over August 2011
FireworksPL Fireworks Osaka 1st 745pm-9pmTondabayashi Station
120000 fireworks
Adachi FireworksTokyo 8th 6pm-650pm
Kitasenju Station10000 Fireworks
Lake Suwa FireworksLake Suwa 15th 7pm~Suwako Station
39000 fireworks
Sumida River FireworksTokyo 27th 7pm-830pm
Asakusa Station94000 Fireworks
FestivalsNebuta Festival
Aomori 2nd-7th
Kanto Matsuri
Akita 3rd-6th
Tanabata MatsuriSendai 6th-8th
Awa OdoriTokushima 12th-15th
Daimonji
Kyoto 16th
Earth Celebration
Sado 19th-21st
Hi Matsuri
Fujiyoshida 26th-27th
Music FestivalsOtoma Sea StudioZushi July 24th - August 28th
otodama-beachcom
Tokyo Ska JamboreeYamanakako 6thTokyoskajcom
Yokohama Reggae SaiYokohama 6th
yokohamareggaesaicom
World Happiness 2011Shinkiba 7th
world-happinesscom
Sonicmania
Makuhari Messe 12th Sonicmania
Summer Sonic
Makuhari Messe 13th-14thsummersoniccom2011
Free Dommune Zero
Kawasaki 19th
freedommunezero
Tone River Jam rsquo11
Abiko Chiba 20th-21st
toneriverjam
Progressive Rock Festival
Hibiya Park 28th
Prog Rock Festival
AUGUST EVENTS Festivals Fireworks and Concerts in Japan
Events calendarIf you are holding a Japan related event anywhere in the world we would like to hear about it and add it
to our calendar for September 2011 Please send us an email to
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Email SubscriptionIf you would like this PDF Magazine delievered to your email address please visit the link below and
subscribe
httplearnjapanesepodcomnewsletter
Advertise with us httplearnjapanesepodcom
advertise
Email USIf you have any questions or comments please drop us a line at
infolearnjapanesepodcom
Festivals Fireworks and music in Japan
2011
Answers to the quiz on page 6 1-e 2-a 3-d 4-f 5-h 6-c 7-g 8-b
6
和食 Japanese Food
In this lesson we are going to explore some of Japanrsquos famous regional dishes and learn how to ask and answer questions about them Letrsquos start off with some basic sentence patterns
Dishes from around Japan
Photos from top to bottom
1 Salmon sushi from a a small restaurant in Ebisu Tokyo
2 Coedo beer from Kawagoe
3 A bowl of noodles in soup and gyoza
4 A plate of sushi including Gari - slices of picked ginger tuna salted salmon roe salmon and sushi rolls
日本の食べ物
Question 山梨県の食べ物何が有名ですかYamanashi ken no tabemono nani ga yuumei desu ka
What is food is Yamanashi prefecture famous for
Answer葡萄が有名ですBudoo ga yuumei desu
The grapes are famous
１）山梨県 Yamanashi
２）名古屋 Nagoya
３）大阪 Osaka
４）沖縄 Okinawa
５）北海土 Hokkaido
６）福岡県 Fukuoka
７）宮崎県 Miyazaki
８）神戸市 Kobe city
a) 手羽先 Fried chicken wings
b)神戸牛 Kobe beef
c)豚骨ラーメン Raamen
d)たこ焼き Takoyaki
e)葡萄 Grapes
f) ゴーヤ Goya
g)地鶏 Chicken
h)札幌ビール Sapporo beer
Quiz TimeTry out your general knowledge of this regional food quiz Match the regions to their famous food The first one has been done for you The answers are on page 7
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Here are some of our top picks for great events happening around Japan over August 2011
FireworksPL Fireworks Osaka 1st 745pm-9pmTondabayashi Station
120000 fireworks
Adachi FireworksTokyo 8th 6pm-650pm
Kitasenju Station10000 Fireworks
Lake Suwa FireworksLake Suwa 15th 7pm~Suwako Station
39000 fireworks
Sumida River FireworksTokyo 27th 7pm-830pm
Asakusa Station94000 Fireworks
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Kanto Matsuri
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Earth Celebration
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Tokyo Ska JamboreeYamanakako 6thTokyoskajcom
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Hibiya Park 28th
Prog Rock Festival
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