By Yoshiaki on July 7, 2010 11:20 PM
Today is the Tanabata Festival today. "Tanabata", meaning "Evening of the seventh".
But,to our regret, it is raining.
July 7, 2010 Archives
By Hiroki on July 7, 2010 10:39 PM
Today ia Ringo Starr's 70th birthday.
Ringo Starr is a musician from Mersey side state Liverpool U.K.
What is the most famous about him,He is former drummer of the Beatle!!
Happy Birthday Ringo!!
By Keiko on July 7, 2010 8:23 PM
The Japanese cushion, or zabuton, originated in Japan during the 12th century. It is believed that the roots of zabuton are deeply related to Japanese tatami culture (tatami is a traditional form of flooring found in Japanese houses). During the Kamakura period (1192-1333), zabuton was used exclusively by nobles as a status of authority. Following the Meiji restoration, their use became more widespread among the general public.
Different sizes of zabuton are used for different purposes.
Chasekiban (43cm x 47cm)
The smallest zabuton and used in tea ceremony.
Meiseiban (55cm x 59cm)
The most common zabuton and used at home.
Hachitanban (59cm x 63cm)
This zabuton is used for guests or friends.
Harikoban (63cm x 68cm)
The biggest and the most luxurious zabuton, used for important guests.
Also used for a Buddhist mass or long-life celebration.
By Miwa on July 7, 2010 6:29 PM
Today is Tanabata-festival!
Tanabata is the Star Festival originates from Chinese legend of the two bright stars, Altair and Vega.
Vega, a weaving girl, and Altair, a cowherd boy, loved each other.
They had so much fun being together they stop working hard.
The king got angry and separated them by the big river or the Milky Way.
He allowed them to meet once a year across the Milky Way only on the night of July 7th.
On that day, people decorate bamboo branches with paper strips and ornaments to celebrate their reunion.
It is believed that a wish comes true when you write your wish on the paper strips and hang them on the bamboo.
(This is the content from other website.)
We wished that there will be no war in the world, and happiness for all the people.
↓This is the picture of the festival in Asagaya, Tokyo. One of the biggest festival.
(All of the pictures are from other website.)
By Sakura on July 7, 2010 4:06 PM
THEY ARE FROM FRANCE.
THE BOY IS MY NEW FRIEND!
HE LOVES POKEMON SO MUCH!
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT WEEK AGAIN!!
By Kozu on July 7, 2010 11:54 AM
