Japan in 2031

　Do you think recent Japan is in terrible situation? I don't think so. I think Japan is in front of the two ways. One way, which will lead us to prosperity and stability, is disappearing. Japan is able to go into the another way, which will lead us to poverty and unease.

On this way, Japan in 2031 will be in terrible situation. Until then, Japanese economy will collapse. Many people will lost their jobs, and large-scale slums which once existed after WWⅡ will be formed in the big cities. Pension plan and health service will break down. Therefore, the poor can't accept property aid from government. Only rich people can keep rich life. The gap between the rich and the poor will be not revocable. Possibly, there will be no country which was called Japan in 2031.

To avoid such a terrible future, Japan in 2010 must make a right decision. Otherwise, we will go into serious situation.

What I used to love.

As like many children, I loved playing with toys. I loved my soccer ball, plastic models, LEGO blocks, and Nintendo games. I can still recall when I got them. Every toys made me happy and I thought "I will never throw away my toys. Even if I become an adult, I want to play with them".

I became an adult. I don't have my toys now. I threw away my toys because they were broken or became old and my hobbies was changed as I grow up. There is no special reason. It is natural.

I don't want to buy new toys. I feel nothing when I go by the toy shops. But sometimes I miss my toys I used to love. If I can get back them, I will not throw away again. I want to play with them again.

People I dislike.

I hate math-communication, especially, TV programs. But I don't hate watching TV in itself. I often watch some kinds of programs, for instance, News, Movies, Travels on TV. Strictly speaking, I hate people who are controlled by TV.

I think many people in this country believe in what TV says, buy things what TV introduces, listen music what TV pushes, and vote for candidates who TV recommends. They seem a bit crazy. I can't understand why they pretend and act just as TV performers. Of course if we know common topics, we can make friends easily. But I think original opinions are more important than common topics. Sometimes we should be different from other people.

Recently, many educator and math-communication have insisted the importance of originality. Despite this trend, I guess many people don't have their own originality. They just choose some characters from TV. They just act to make themselves look as person who has originality!

TV is great amusing tool. I agree we can spend happy time with TV. But, in this world, there are many other amusing things. Turn off TV. We should seek our originality!

A good friend

I have a lot of good friends. I want to introduce you all of them, but I cannot do it here. Therefore, I will introduce my mysterious friend Takuya here.
It is only five times that I had met him. However, he became one of the great friend of mines surprisingly. We were students at the same school. And, we were the same school years. However, we had never spoken in the high school. After graduation, we met for the first time.

Takuya has many hobbies. He likes playing guitar and singing. He is interested in the fashion. And ｈe is very well informed about politics and economy.
He has many knowledge. And he is very good at the talk. So I love hearing his story.

Takuya is very ambitious. He is planning to make his own company someday. I think he will become good president.

Because we had met for only five times, I don't know well about him. I want to talk with him more and more.

We will plan to meet next month. I am looking forward to talking with him!

A special day.

Mr. Hatoyama came to our university on October 18. He made a speech in front of the many students,and answered our question. He spoke his political policy and the expectation for the next generation to us.
Before this reception,the professor Washio who invited Mr. Hatoyama ordered to me that ask Mr. Hatoyama some questions in the reception. I accepted it. And, four people besides me participated in this reception.

We began to learn about Mr. Hatoyama, and
make the questions. Other students had a lot of knowledge about politics. So, I learned many things from them. It was a nice study for me.

On October 18th, we met Mr.Hatoyama before the reception. He was very kind to us. Many students spoke to him and take pictures with him.

During this reception, ｗe heard his speech by the front row. His story was very good. Though a lot of people say that he is a bad politician, I respect him as a philosopher. I agreed to his ideal. A lot of audiences applauded after his speech.

And we started to ask him our questions. He politely answered them. I think I learned many things through this event. It was a special experience for me.

Trip to America.

My family and I will travel America from 3d Nov to 9th Nov.
First, we will visit at Disney land, California. My older sister is really looking forward to visiting there.
After California, we will go to Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton is where my family had lived in about one year. But sadly, I don't remember life in there because I was very little child. I always regret that I forget English. My mother says I had spoken English in the Kindergarten. If my family had stayed America more longer, I could master English! What a waste!
(Actually it is one of reason why I entered SIS)
And at last, we will fly to New York. My father will participate in New York City Marathon. I will watch the show at the Broadway theater with my mother and older sister.
It is just a trip, so I'm not sure whether there are opportunities to use English. But I will enjoy trip and try to speak English as possible!

High technology.

My hometown is not where I live in now. I have Lived in an apartment alone since this spring, and sometimes I miss my hometown, my old friends, and my family. When I want to talk with my family and friends, cellphone and PC are very useful. Even if there is no voice, I can enjoy silent conversation, and share experiences with other person.

I think silent conversation is not cold way to communication. Of course voice conversation is important to keep good relationship, but silent conversation has several advantages. On silent conversation we need not mind time and place . We can communicate with other people every time, everywhere. Even if we can't meet other people, we can enjoy conversation and share experiences. And sometimes we can express our sincerity (true feeling) on silent conversation easily rather than on voice conversation.

Silent conversation is not solitary thing. It is similar to the letters.Even if we don't face other people, we can enjoy conversation, share experiences and make friends with many people. We should use each way to communication effectually.

my favorite

When I was in Indonesia, I happened to listen this song from car radio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW1xLrudDKE&feature=related
Manusia Biasa by Yovie & Nuno

I love this song and want to translate this lyric into English. But I can't understand Indonesian language. I will study Indonesian and translate it someday!

Last weekend, I finished reading this English book which I bought in Jakarta airport.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/Emily-Strange-Lost-Rob-Reger/dp/0007310781/ref=pd_sim_fb_22
Emily the Strange -the Lost Days-

I heard that Emily is very popular in many countries. Since I looked at this book at the bookstore, I hadn't known its name.
It was difficult for me to read, but it is very interested. So I will buy second volume. I want to read it as soon as I can!

The Globalization

Needless to say, what is most important factor of globalization is American product and culture. Everyone knows many American company's name; for example,Microsoft, Apple, MacDonald, KFC, Coca cola,Ford,Wall-mart Sｔores, and so on.
American international companies has established its office all over the world, and sold many useful goods. Their products are accepted by many people. And American music, movie, novel, fashion are known for most countries.They also has affected other country's culture and lifestyle.
When we start up PC, we can't avoid American products and Web service.
Now we can't live daily life without American.

But, the United States can’t also live without other countries. The United States industry will collapse if there are no cheap goods from China , oil from the Middle Eastan countries, cars and electronic item from Japan and South Korea, and rubbers from Malaysia, etc. It is also impossible to maintain rich and fat eating habits of U.S.A. without the import.

I think the relation like the above-mentioned to be a globalization.

Summer

I went to Indonesia in this summer to participate in Cultural Event. About 20 students from various countries gathered in Jakarta. We introduced our own country each other, and enjoyed the party. We also went to Bandung and Bali, and visited tourist spots and companies. I stayed in host family's house for a few days. They were very kind to me. I made a lot of memories in Indonesia. I want to go to Indonesia again someday.

After coming back to Japan, I went to parent's home and stayed for two weeks. While I was in my hometown, I played with my friends, and went to a cultural festival of the high school.

　On September 1st, I returned to my apartment, and started to study for TOEIC. The examination was done on the 12th. It was very difficult to me. I wonder that I can take a good score.

I visited at the Self Defense Forces base on September 15ｔｈ with teachers and other students. We learn many things there.

A nice holiday.

23th September was public holiday. I went to Osaka to watch a musical 'Wicked' with my family. That's a great show. Everything was wonderful, especially songs were amazing. I want to watch the show again now.
If you never watch it, you should buy the ticket as soon as possible. 'Wicked' is an original story based on 'The Wizard of Oz'. Its heroine is not Dorothy. Heroine's name is Elphaba. On 'The Wizard of Oz', she was defeated by Dorothy as an evil witch of west. Though 'Wicked', the process Elphaba become an evil witch is explained. It's a sad story.
After the show, we participated in a special event, and my mother got a beautiful poster with actor's sign. She looked like so happy.
It was a nice holiday.

How busy this week is!

I have many things to do in this week. I must study for last exam of this semester, write reports, and prepare for going to Indonesia. Cause of many tasks and deadlines, I don't know what to do at first. I remenber English and Chinese words, reserch for papers, and buy things that I bring to Indonesia....I want to have more time! I need time!

But if I do every works in this week, I can enjoy Summer vacation without worries. I will spend two weeks abroad, and rest of summer vacation in Japan. I want to go back to my hometown, play with friends, and study for TOEIC. So, I must work hard in this busy week. I think I can do it!

Summer vacation.

I'm planning to stay Indonesia for two weeks. as a menber of ISA. I think I wrote about ISA in my first blog, but I want to explain it again. ISA is organization for students all over the world. It has many branch offices in about 20 countries. Branch offices regulary hold International Week. It is event for student excahnge. Host branch gather students from other branch and plan party, meeting, and shigtseeing. This year, Indonesia branch will hold International week from July 24th to August 7th. I applied Indonesia IW and I passed some examination. So I was admited participation in it.

In IW, we must speak in English. Though I think my English skill was improved by John's classes, I wonder whether I can get my English across to other participants. But I am looking forward to IW very much now! Indonesia is very attractive country. It has many interested culture and beautiful nature. Blue sky and sea, delicious foods, unique pronunciation of Indonesian langage, cool sound of Gamuran .... and so on. I want to see and experience many things. I will enjoy Indonesia IW as much as I can.

I will take many pictures in Indonesia. And I will upload my pictures on this blog, explain my trip. I will come back August 8th. If I can come back safety and write blog, read it, please!

A excited experience.

　I went to Tokyo to meet my friend last weekend.
　Some my friends went to Tokyo after the high school graduation, and I thought them to be dear. So, I decided to go to Tokyo. I had been planning this travel for a month. I was looking forward to the departure very much.
　I got on the night train bus on Friday night. The bus arrived at Shinjuku on Saturday morning. I met with one of my friends at the Shinjuku station, and went to his house. I took a rest in his house until noon because I couldn't sleep well in the night train bus. Three hours later, other friends came to the house and we went out. We enjoyed shopping, eating, and talking. I was very glad because I can remind the high school days.

We enjoyed short time as much as possible. I got on the night train bus again in Shinjuku on Sunday night. The travel to Tokyo was interested, and I got excited very much. I want to go to Tokyo again some time.

My good point and bad point.

I guess my good point is that I am scrupulous. I am not late to the promise with my friend, and when I plan something, I can think to detailed points.

And my bad point is that I am moody person. When I am depressed or tired, I don't want to do anything and sometime I complained to others.

What I'd like to accomplish in my life

Recently, some developing countries grow up rapidly. They often have a lot of resource or hardworking people, and they are trying to catch up with advanced countries. They are creating new cities, factories, studies, and cultures. I think that all of them are very fractionating. I want to travel around advanced developing countries. Especially, I'm very interested in Brazil, India,and Indonesia. So I'm studying some languages except English.

I think 21th century will be important times of human's history. And I'm sure that a lot of unpredictable events will happen. I want to see and record them. It is what I'd like to accomplish in my life.

How much money can I earn?

The other day, I read the article about Japanese average annual salary. According to the article, Japanese earning has sharply declined;Earning money is becoming difficult, so many people are suffering from poverry in Japan.

I wonder if I can earn enough money in the future. Maintaining family will not be easy. It must need a lot of money. The expense of bringing up a child will be a huge burden. And if I must support my parents, maybe I can't earn my living.

I must think about my future, and get a skill to earn enough money.

Have I no opinion?

I'm not good at describing. I found out this fact lately.
In university, many assignments demand my opinion.　"What do you think?" "What do you feel?" "What is your opinion?"
Whenever I'm asked these questions, I don't know what to say. Of course, I have some feelings when I read or see or listen or hear...anytime I am feeling. But I think also that my opinion is uninteresting,worthless,and not special in same time.
I want to have original opinion. But it is very difficult.
I do not want to become an uninterested person . But I must complete assignments for me and parents.
Perhaps,I understand that I should give up the ideal.
I can't become special. I am not unique man. I must describe my trivial opinion.
It is sad truth.

The beautiful cities.

There are many beautiful places in Japan. I think Nara have many of them. I have lived there for eighnteen years,but I guess that I don't know all beautiful spots of Nara.
Nara has very long history, so there are many historic site. Old temples and shrine("jinnja") are very dignity. And many traditional house and cultural heritage are preserved. In addition, nature remain ancient forest and mountain. It is nice place for studying Japanese history.

my life these days

Last Saturday, I participated to activity of International Student Association.

ISA is an organization which managed by university students. Its purpose is to study Global problems. We discuss about various topics, for example immigrant problem , starvation , world economy. Our official language is English. So we must speak in English in discussion. But I'm not good at English. I was very afraid.

Then, our topic was "Japanese Immigrant problems". I was interested in this topic, so I had many opinion about it. But I could not start to speak in English. I was afraid to make a mistake. I remained silence and felt so frustrated. At last, I said nothing until it was permitted to speak in Japanese.

I felt miserable. Though I have studied English for six years, I could not speak like a stone.　I really want to become fluent in English.