June 30, 2010 Archives

In the FIFA World Cup Soccer Match, to our regret, Japan was defeated.

When soccer is written in Japanese, it is "蹴球 ". It "蹴" is kicked, and  "球 " means the ball in Japanese.

It seems to have called this so thinking that it looked like the ancient "Ke-mari(蹴鞠)" that was from of old.

New movie TOY STORY 3 will be released in Japan on July 10th.

Most of you watched at least once, and remember your childhood.

Well, once I had a buddy as Woody ( main character), her name is Rika-chan.

She was the most popular doll for girls back then, and every girls asked parents for birthday present.

20 years past, now I couldn't find her anywhere in my old room Did she think I threw her away ?

Maybe I can find her at Toy Story 3.  

If you find her before me, say hello to my old friend and tell her I miss her very much!

Thank you Samurai Japan!

We got a lot's of hot spirits from you guys!

We are looking forward to see a New Samurai Japan in the next world cup soccer

ベスト８には進めなかったけど

熱?い根性ある試合は皆忘れない！

４年後のワールドカップが楽しみだぜ?！！

ステップアップしたサムライ ジャパン これからもFIGHT!!!

July 7th is Tanabata day(Japanese star festival)

We write our wishes on strips of colored paper, hang them on the branches of leafy bamboo stems and put them outside at night.

Today,I decorated the bamboo tree with ornaments that made of ORIGAMI.

I'd like to show you how to make Tanabata ornaments.

divide a parer into quarters and hold like this picture.

very easy!!

open it slowly...

Let's Try!!!

Have you ever heard about Rakugo 落語?
It's like a Japanese traditional "sit" com. Listening to Rakugo in English would be a very exciting & precious opportunity! Don't miss it!


Sakura Cafe Hatagaya is celebrating its first anniversary!
To commemorate this special occasion, we are honoured to have Bunkyo Gakuin University Assistant Professor Dr. Kimie Oshima, to perform "Rakugo in English" for us.
Rakugo, or Traditional Japanese Comedy Story Telling,
is a popular verbal entertainment since the 19th century. Now Dr. Oshima has taken the art to the next level by combining it with English, sparking a chain of non-stop laughter!

After the performance, there will be a reception party
where drinks and light refreshments will be served.
Please join us and let us know more about your country's comedies!


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  Sakura Cafe Hatagaya 1st Anniversary Special Celebration
 "Rakugo (Japanese traditional "sit" com) in English"
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[Date] 3rd July 2010 (Sat), 4:00 p.m. onwards

[Venue] Sakura Cafe Hatagaya (a 2-minute walk from Keio New Line Hatagaya sta.)

[Map] http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/hotel_location.php

[Address] 1F Sakura Hotel Hatagaya, 1-32-3 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

[Admission]
English Rakugo 500 Yen per person (around 50 seats available)
Reception Party 1,000 Yen per person (refreshments and drinks included)

[Schedule]
4:00 p.m. - Unplugged Live Music Performance
4:30 p.m. - Rakugo in English
6:00 p.m. - Reception Party

* Please reserve your seat in advance by sending an email to
  contact@sakura-house.com

We look forward to seeing you and sharing this great opportunity!