Tsugaru Shamisen
The Shamisen is a traditional three-string guitar-like instrument, but with a generally much slimmer longer fretless neck than the guitar. The body of the shamisen varies in shape and size, often shaped similar to a drum, rounded but shallow, and is covered with skin on the front and back, traditionally cat or dog. The strings are usually made of silk, but these days nylon is often used on cheaper models. The sound it produces is a unique twang similar to a banjo. If you would like to hear a...
Read MoreKobe International Fair 2008
On March 15th, from 1pm to 6:30pm at the Kobe International House in Chuo Ward, Kobe, and on March 16th, from 11am to 5pm at the Duo Dome and the Space Theater in Chuo Ward, Kobe there will be an International Fair. Admission is Free. Call (078) 291-8441 for more information. Technorati tags: fair, international fair, kobe,...
Read MoreSnow Flurries This Week
Southern Kyoto hasn’t had much snow all winter. But the past week it’s snowed 4 out of 7 days. Of course, snow hasn’t accumulated on the ground like it has in the mountains, but it has at least stuck to the ground nonetheless. Last Saturday, parts of northern Osaka and southern Kyoto received up to 15 centimeters of snow. Kids were playing in the snow throughout the day building snowmen and enjoying snowball fights. The weather forecast for the rest of this week is similar....
Read MoreCostco Amagasaki Bringing in New Members
Yesterday, we drove to Costco like we usually do once a month on Sundays after church. But it was no ordinary visit to Costco yesterday. When we rounded the corner driving up to Costco, cars were lined along the street waiting to get into either Costco or Carefour parking lot. The cars were lined up the entire block. Luckily, I had driven some side streets to avoid the traffic lights…my shortcut. But from the looks of things, it looked like I was going to have to get into the back of the...
Read MoreInternational Exchange Day in Nishinomiya
On February 17th, from 10am to 4pm, there will be bazaars and exhibits put on by international groups and non-profit organizations, an English rakugo performance, a seminar for foreigners on disaster prevention, a game on environmentally friendly shopping and other events at Frente Nishinomiya in Nishinomiya, Hyogo. Admission is free. Call Nishinomiya City International Association at (0798)32-8680 for more information.
Read MoreChinese New Year
There will be various stage performances, attractions and martial arts demonstrations given on February 10th from 10:30am to 3:30pm at Osaka Chinese School in Naniwa Ward, Osaka. There will also be Chinese food available. Admission is free. For more information, call (06)6271-3185.
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