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Dylan Gibson
Jan. 19, 2022
Forgot to include this in my post yesterday so I'm posting it today. When I was walking to Minami-Senju I stopped in for lunch at a place called "Hikari Ramen" (中華そば 光) and enjoyed a really interesting bowl of ramen... I got the special shoyu ramen (特製醬油らーめん) I believe it was, and I think it cost about ~1000 yen but it had some unique characteristics as you can probably tell by the photo. I'm pretty sure out of all the bowls of ramen I've eaten I've never had one with a pink egg. I was surprised at first but just thought it was kind of something funny that gave the ramen shop its own sort of identity. Also, while I have had meatballs in some of the ramen I've eaten before, it's quite rare in my experience (or maybe I'm just not ordering the right ramen lol) so I thought that was kind of interesting as well. The ramen tasted great though, the pink didn't add any extra unique flavor to the egg as far as I could tell but it was all really good. Interestingly enough, the seats downstairs were all taken and one of the people said that they had extra seating upstairs where I was shown into a sort of like storage room with no one else in it lol. It was an interesting experience but it was nice since I got to eat all by myself and I could even see out of the window a bit. All in all it was a good experience and I recommend it if you're in the area! It's really close to Minowabashi Station
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Dylan Gibson
Jan. 18, 2022
Decided to donate some clothes I wasn't wearing anymore over the weekend so I decided to go to the Second Street in Minami-Senju. Managed to find some cool stuff along the way. I was walking from Minowabashi and saw this nice looking temple, apparently called Koshunin (公春院). It was a really lovely spot and I would have liked to take more photos but I had some luggage with me and also wanted to avoid taking any photos of the tombstones as I thought it might be rude. It seems the temple focus on memorial services though and looked like a nice place. The next spot I came across was just a really small shrine that seemed so randomly placed that I wanted to take a picture of it. There wasn't much space inside the shrine are so it was quite difficult to get a decent photo, but I did the best that I could and tried to take a photo from the side street next to it which was also incredibly narrow lol. The last thing I ended up finding was a statue of Matsuo Basho! I'd not been to Minami-Senju as I've never really had a reason to go there, but I saw the statue from the corner of my eye and thought "Hmm I wonder if that's Basho" and sure enough it was. It even has "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" (奥の細道) written below it. Also, apparently there is debate about which "Senju" he started at (Adachi or Arakawa), so this is one of the statues depicting the place where he started his journey! It ended up being a pretty interesting walk. I'd like to visit the area again as there was a ton of cool stuff.
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開智国際日本語学校(Kaichi International School of Japanese)
Jan. 17, 2022
[Englsih/日本語] esterday, 27 years have passed since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. 6,434 people died in this earthquake. Also, over the weekend, there was a massive volcanic eruption in Tonga and there are reports of tsunami damage. Last summer, many people from Tonga visited our school's Facebook page. We sincerely hope that everyone is safe. Japan is famous in the world as a country with many earthquakes. For this reason, schools and companies conduct disaster drills on a regular basis. Today I would like to tell you about the disaster drills held at schools. Number of times held Schools with small children hold disaster drills every month, high school students hold drills four times a year, and companies hold drills twice a year. We mainly learn how to escape from earthquakes and fires. Earthquake drills The school broadcasts a message that an earthquake has occurred. Students immediately go under their desks, hold the legs of their desks, and wait until the shaking stops. When the shaking stops, students will follow the teacher's instructions to evacuate to a large area near the school (school grounds or park). The students will also learn what to be careful of during the evacuation process in advance. The catchphrase to watch out for is "O ka shi mo". (This catchphrase may vary from region to region.) ・ "O" →[Osanai] "Don't push" When escaping, try not to push people. ・ "Ka" = [Kakenai] "Don't run." When running away, act calmly because running is dangerous. ・"Shi”→[Syaberanai] "Don't talk." Don't miss important information. ・"Mo"→[Modoranai] "Don't go back" Don't go back to dangerous places even if you have forgotten something. 3) Firefighting training, AED training, first aid practice During the evacuation drills, students take various classes at the same time. For example, how to use a fire extinguisher and AED, and how to perform first aid. In some areas of Japan, there are facilities called "Bousai-kan" where you can learn about disaster prevention, and you can visit them all year round. 4) Evacuation goods In Japan, where disasters occur frequently, it is customary to prepare in advance what is needed in case of a disaster. In Japan, where disasters occur frequently, it is customary to prepare in advance what you will need in the event of a disaster, including a three-day supply of food, water, blankets, helmets, and flashlights. These items are sold at home centers as disaster prevention goods. For international students, the school may buy them with the school's reserve fund. Please check with your school for details. International students do not have to worry too much because evacuation drills are held at school. However, this is not the case for foreign tourists. If you are a foreign tourist, you may be worried about how to move if the disaster strikes. For those people, there is an app for foreign visitors to Japan. Please download it when you come to Japan. 昨日で阪神・淡路大震災から27年がたちました。この地震で6,434人の方が亡くなりました。また、週末にはトンガで大規模な噴火があり、津波の被害が報告されています。昨年の夏、トンガから多くの方が本校のFacebookページを訪れてくださいました。皆様のご無事を心よりお祈り申し上げます。 日本は地震の多い国として世界でも有名です。そのため、学校や会社などでは定期的に防災訓練を行っています。今日は学校で行われている防災訓練についてお伝えします。 ①実施回数 小さな子供いる学校は毎月、高校生は年4回、会社などでは年2回ほど防災訓練を行っています。主に地震と火事の逃げ方について学びます。 ②地震訓練 学校の放送で地震が起きたという内容が流れます。学生たちはすぐに机の下に入り、机の脚を持って、揺れが収まるまで待ちます。揺れがおさまったら、教師の指示にしたがって学校の近くにある広い場所(校庭や公園)に避難します。また、避難するときに気を付けることを事前授業で学びます。気を付けることは「お・か・し・も」というキャッチフレーズです。(このキャッチフレーズは地域によって違いがあります。) 「お」→「押さない」逃げるときは人を押さないようにする。 「か」→「駆けない」逃げるときは走ると危ないので、冷静に行動する。 「し」→「しゃべらない」大切な情報を聞き逃さないようにする 「も」→「もどらない」忘れたものがあっても危ない場所には戻らないようにする。 ③消火訓練、AED講習、応急処置練習 避難訓練時には同時に色々な講習を受けます。例えば、消火器やAEDの使い方や応急処置の方法などです。日本では地域によっては「防災館」という防災について学ぶことができる施設があり、1年中見学することができます。 ④避難グッズ 災害が多い日本では、災害時に必要なものを前もって準備しておく習慣があります。その中身は「3日分の食料・水・毛布・ヘルメット・懐中電灯」などです。これらのものは防災グッズとしてホームセンター等で売っています。留学生は学校の積立金で学校側が買う場合があります。学校に確認してみてください。 外国人留学生は学校で避難訓練が行われるため、心配はあまりないでしょう。ただ、外国人旅行客の場合は違います。もし、被災してしまったらどのように動けばいいか心配かもしれません。そんな人達のために訪日外国人向けのアプリがあります。ぜひ、日本に来た際にはダウンロードしてみてください。
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森鮎太
Jan. 15, 2022
埼玉県熊谷市の『うちわ祭り』で撮影した一枚です。うちわ祭りは京都八坂神社を総本山にいただく八坂神社のお祭りです。 疫病退散、五穀豊穣、商売繁盛を祈願した祇園信仰がその始まりと言われております。毎年、3日間に及ぶお祭りはのべ75万以上のご来場者をお迎えし、盛大に挙行されます。「関東一の祇園」とも言われ、全12ヶ町の山車7台、屋台5台が笛や太鼓、鐘で勇壮なお囃子を響かせながら市内全域を練り歩きます、日本一暑い熊谷で、一年で一番暑いこの時期に熊谷人の熱い思いを祭り囃子に乗せております。
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森鮎太
Jan. 15, 2022
埼玉県熊谷市の『うちわ祭り』で撮影した一枚です。うちわ祭りは京都八坂神社を総本山にいただく八坂神社のお祭りです。 疫病退散、五穀豊穣、商売繁盛を祈願した祇園信仰がその始まりと言われております。毎年、3日間に及ぶお祭りはのべ75万以上のご来場者をお迎えし、盛大に挙行されます。「関東一の祇園」とも言われ、全12ヶ町の山車7台、屋台5台が笛や太鼓、鐘で勇壮なお囃子を響かせながら市内全域を練り歩きます、日本一暑い熊谷で、一年で一番暑いこの時期に熊谷人の熱い思いを祭り囃子に乗せております。
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森鮎太
Jan. 15, 2022
埼玉県熊谷市の『うちわ祭り』で撮影した一枚です。うちわ祭りは京都八坂神社を総本山にいただく八坂神社のお祭りです。 疫病退散、五穀豊穣、商売繁盛を祈願した祇園信仰がその始まりと言われております。毎年、3日間に及ぶお祭りはのべ75万以上のご来場者をお迎えし、盛大に挙行されます。「関東一の祇園」とも言われ、全12ヶ町の山車7台、屋台5台が笛や太鼓、鐘で勇壮なお囃子を響かせながら市内全域を練り歩きます、日本一暑い熊谷で、一年で一番暑いこの時期に熊谷人の熱い思いを祭り囃子に乗せております。
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森鮎太
Jan. 15, 2022
埼玉県熊谷市の『うちわ祭り』で撮影した一枚です。うちわ祭りは京都八坂神社を総本山にいただく八坂神社のお祭りです。 疫病退散、五穀豊穣、商売繁盛を祈願した祇園信仰がその始まりと言われております。毎年、3日間に及ぶお祭りはのべ75万以上のご来場者をお迎えし、盛大に挙行されます。「関東一の祇園」とも言われ、全12ヶ町の山車7台、屋台5台が笛や太鼓、鐘で勇壮なお囃子を響かせながら市内全域を練り歩きます、日本一暑い熊谷で、一年で一番暑いこの時期に熊谷人の熱い思いを祭り囃子に乗せております。
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森鮎太
Jan. 15, 2022
埼玉県熊谷市の『うちわ祭り』で撮影した一枚です。うちわ祭りは京都八坂神社を総本山にいただく八坂神社のお祭りです。 疫病退散、五穀豊穣、商売繁盛を祈願した祇園信仰がその始まりと言われております。毎年、3日間に及ぶお祭りはのべ75万以上のご来場者をお迎えし、盛大に挙行されます。「関東一の祇園」とも言われ、全12ヶ町の山車7台、屋台5台が笛や太鼓、鐘で勇壮なお囃子を響かせながら市内全域を練り歩きます、日本一暑い熊谷で、一年で一番暑いこの時期に熊谷人の熱い思いを祭り囃子に乗せております。
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開智国際日本語学校(Kaichi International School of Japanese)
Jan. 10, 2022
[English/日本語] Last year was a difficult year for international students who are looking forward to studying in Japan. Fingers crossed that I can enter the country this year! In this article, I would like to introduce the measures we take in Japan to prevent coronas in stores. (1) What to do at the entrance At the entrance of a store, there is a thermometer and disinfectant. Some of these are done by shopkeepers for customers, and some are done automatically. Also, there is a sign posted that says "Masks strictly prohibited" and you cannot enter the store without wearing a mask. In the case of public facilities such as museums, you may be asked to fill in your name and address. (2) What to do in a restaurant More and more restaurants are reducing the number of seats in their establishments. Each seat is separated by a transparent plastic sheet, and there are posters warning people to wear masks except when eating. The system used to be to order from a menu list, but recently more and more restaurants have tablets at each table, and you can order from the tablet. In some restaurants, you can even get a mask case as a service. In addition, there is a ventilation time every few tens of minutes, where the staff calls out to the customers to open the windows and doors of the restaurant. In winter, the ventilation time can be a bit chilly, so wear warm clothes even inside the store. (3)What to do when you leave the store When standing in line at the cash register, there are markers on the floor to help you keep your social distance. Make sure to line up along them. In order to prevent infection, more and more stores are starting to accept cashless payments. In some cases, there are campaigns that offer points for cashless payment, so please take advantage of them. Our school is also taking measures against coronas. We disinfect thoroughly and take care of students' physical condition. Even if you are infected with corona, we can support you because our dormitory is located on the third floor of the school building. We are looking forward to welcoming international students to our country. 去年は日本留学を楽しみにしている留学生にとっては、苦しい一年となりました。今年は入国できるように祈っています!今回は日本で行っているお店でのコロナ対策について紹介します。 ①入口ですること お店の入口には検温器と消毒薬が置いてあります。こちらはお店の人がお客さんにするものと、自動で行うものなどがあります。また、「マスク厳禁」という貼り紙が貼ってあり、マスクをしないと入店することができません。美術館などの公共施設の場合は名前と住所を記入させられる場合もあります。 ②店の中ですること レストラン等では席数を減らしている店が増えました。各席には透明なビニールシートで仕切られており、食べるとき以外はマスクをするよう注意するポスターが貼ってあります。今までメニュー表を見て注文を行うシステムでしたが、最近は各テーブルにタブレットが置かれており、タブレットから注文できる店が増えました。店によってはサービスでマスクケースをもらえることもあります。また、数十分に1回換気の時間があり、店員が客に声をかけて、店の窓や扉を開けます。冬は換気の時間が少し体が冷えてしまうので、店の中でも温かい服装を着て行きましょう。 ③店を出るときにすること レジなどにならぶときは床にソーシャルディスタンスを守れるような目印があります。それにそって並ぶようにしましょう。また、感染防止のためお金の受け渡しをしないキャッシュレス決済を始める店が増えています。キャッシュレス決済の場合、ポイントがつくなどの得をするキャンペーンを開催している場合もあるので、ぜひ利用してみてください。 本校でもコロナ対策を行っています。徹底した消毒、学生の体調管理をしています。コロナに感染してしまった場合でも、寮が学校ビルの3階にあるため、サポートすることができます。留学生の入国を楽しみに待っています。
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