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This is Edo's Bon Dance

[Catherine] August 31, 2011 15:00

Saturday, August 27 at Hamacho Park
I'm here! An event that I love.
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I like Bon Odori, and I participate every year.

It takes place in two days, gold and soil, but Friday was canceled due to unfortunate weather.
Therefore, the power spent on Saturday day is concentrated, and everyone who participates is full of energy.up
I'm ready to dance in a ruck.
On Saturday, it was neither rainy nor hot nor cold, and the occasional wind was cool and comfortable, and it was the perfect climate for Bon Odori.
There are a lot of fair corners, so I first thought I would exchange tickets to fair, which I wanted, but when I came
Yakisoba, dumplings, bread, etc. were sold out as soon as possible. We purchased oden, stewed, etc. to fill our hunger.

And at that time, the song of "Dancing Hero" was! Yes, I dance Bon Odori with a dancing hero.
This is one of the most popular songs for Norinori. Leave the juice and sweets I had in hand to the other side and make the dance circle!
men and women of all ages said, "If you don't dance, the summer will not end."
Not only yukata people, but also people dancing diagonally with their bags on the way home from work, OLs dancing with heels, and children.
Your face is really smiling, I like this atmosphere irresistibly, and I can smile.
The other party you can only see before is now dancing in the circle. It's the charm of Oedo Festival!

I think it's a wonderful Japanese culture where everyone dances one song together and dances together.

The last song was Chuo-ku Ondo "This is Edo Bon Dance" and the festival ended.

I think every time, but next year, I'm going to go in yukata this time.

Why don't you try to enjoy the atmosphere next year?
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Used book festival on the waterside

[The cat on the slope] August 31, 2011 09:00

At Aioi-no-Sato, which I introduced on the blog the other day, in addition to selling delicious bread from TSUKUDA bakery, Mr. Toyama, the director of the general facility, "I want to value the connection with local people," various events are being held.


One of them, I went to the Aioi Used Book Festival. I imagined a small used book exchange like a school bazaar only in the local area, but in fact I was surprised at a very full-fledged used book market! It is a used book city with a variety of quality and quantity, where unique used bookstores in Tokyo gather, and you can enjoy such used books in the neighborhood! And with my husband who loves books, I made a happy surprise voice.
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(left photo) A refreshing sky blue banner is a landmark
(In the photo, right) A lot of books are lined up outside and inside, and I am excited.
 
P8290339. Thumbnail image of thumbnail image of JPG Purchased a total of 17 volumes of Torahiko Terada's complete collection for 1000 yen. A drug


The organizer is an organization called "Aioi Book Lab". I think it will be very difficult to plan and prepare, but the staff at the venue are running happily, and "events for people who like books by people who like books" It has been transmitted.
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The back of the flyer jpgAt the venue, in addition to selling used books, lectures, talks, workshops, and live performances are also held.

  

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A green curtain of morning glory on the terrace. While looking at the canal, eating delicious bread, feeling cool in the green curtains, opening the book you just bought ... It's the best time.


The next event of Aioi no Sato is "Great East Japan Earthquake Charity Event Aioi Noryoichi" to be held on September 10. Japanese music workshop, Miraiminyo live, charity match for student professional wrestling, inchki hand-circled organ (What is it?) Ogura live, used books market and various faces. Let's participate by all means!


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Oedo Festival Bon Odori Tournament Hamacho Park

[Mumin] August 31, 2011 09:00

   The Oedo Festival Bon Dance Festival was scheduled at Hamacho Park on August 26 and 27, but it was canceled on the 26th due to unfortunate heavy rain.

 On the 27th, the intense heat and the number of visitors and liveliness were as if the two days were condensed in a day.

 In this festival, antenna shops in eight prefectures, mainly in the Tohoku region, have opened with the slogan "Ganbaro Japan!" After various events from 16:00, the Bon Dance Festival began at 18:35, and the dance circle became bigger and bigger. Many people other than yukata were dancing happily. Bon Odori ended at 20:50 at the end of the song "This is Edo Bon Dance" and the people who were dancing while listening to the sound of the drums and watching the people went to their return home with regret . I can't wait for the Bon Dance Festival next year.

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Tsukiji Social Education Center Tangana Jer, Kara-Fit

[Silver] August 24, 2011 08:30

 On August 20 (Saturday), I went to Tsukiji Social Education Center today.

What I was particularly looking forward to was "Let's hit African percussion instruments"-Savart in Senegal. 

 At 13:50 Slip-safe, when you enter the first floor of the percussion instrument performance venue, you will hear the passionate small drum Savart sound. Because it's too enthusiastic, the shutter won't catch up.


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Taiko is similar to jumbe, but the name of the instrument seems to be different. The group's name is "Tangana Jer" Tangana Gel. He also showed me the enthusiastic African Dance. I've been taught about the performance when I hit it by hand. If you think it's 3 beats, hit one with your right hand and hit 2 beats 1, 2. Four beats on the left and right, this is a repetition, but it is weak when you hit the middle with your fingers aligned, and when you hit the edge of the drum with your left hand, you can play a strong sound when you open your fingers and hit it. Was.


 Next is Karaoke Exercise ~ Kara fit ~. Looking at Chuo FM's recording blog, I was inspired to participate by all means, so I went there. Click here for more information on how to borrow with permission. http://fm840.jp/blog/hello/2011/08/04/10089


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This day is to dance to Melo Day, a karaoke song from the 70' and 80's, and this is very fun. The song I danced was Bohemian. And there were other songs, but I was so enthusiastic about dancing to the dancer's teacher, and I forgot the song. It is a natural movement of breathing and exhaling greatly, but it seems that cardiopulmonary function will increase, and it will be possible to regain agility with a long dance. I feel like I'm going to fall into the illusion of Johnny's Junior or storm. 



Even if you learn choreography, you can't remember it immediately, but teachers are always gentle and smiling.



 It is said, "Look at others' swings and shake me," but why don't you forget about others and dance happily? !


CIMG8954.jpgIt is said that karaoke exercises-Kara Fit-can be attended once at Tsukiji Social Education Center from 10:30 to 11:30 on October 4 and 5 at 500. Why don't you get back to your youth? Bohemian  note


 Click here for the website of Tsukiji Social Education Center. → http://chuo-shakyo.shopro.co.jp/tsukiji

I'm sure you will find a fun entertainment that suits you. 


 

 

 

 

Material x Animal Exhibition Darwin is also surprised!

[O umbrella] August 17, 2011 12:00

The world's mysterious animal exhibition created by the University of the Arts is being held at the Central Hall on the first floor of the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store.
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Animals don't move. About 20 animals (?) Yes.

But all people passing by the strangeness of the material they made are surprised.

It reminds me of infinite ideas, playfulness, and his childhood when he was in elementary school.
Well, let's take a look at it. 

 

IMG_1434colcomp.JPGA large dragonfly, a large scarlet dragonfly standing in the sea world of "Naushika in the Valley of the Wind". 


IMG_1437colcomp.JPGIf you look closely, the feathers are thin sliced rings of colorful straws.


IMG_1439colcomp.JPGThis is an australia bird with beautiful feathers? 


IMG_1440colcomp.JPGThe feathers are shavings that come out with pencil sharpening.


IMG_1442coltcomp.JPGThis is Hawk, a hawk made of plastic knife. Hawk of knife。


IMG_1446comp.JPGAlmaziro. It's good, isn't it?


IMG_1449colcomp.JPGIf you look closely at the shell, small eyes (moving black eyes) gather, and when you shake, the small black eyes move.


IMG_1450colcomp.JPGThis is paper peacock (paper peacock).


IMG_1453colcomp.JPGIt is made of paper (weekly Shonen Jump).



 

IMG_1454colcomp.JPGlizard.

My stomach is on the glass.

The title is "Background and Front"


IMG_1469comp.JPGA turtle.

The shell is marble.


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Everyone is a unique material. It's well done. As expected, I would like to say "Geidai." 2nd year student at Tokyo University of the Arts.


 

This "Materials x Animals" exhibition will be held from August 10th to 22nd. It's free, don't miss it!

 

 

 

In August Shimbashi Enbujo-Hanagata Kabuki-Kantaro's Four Roles Early Change

1. August 17, 2011 08:30

This year's second time since August Noryo Kabuki, which began 22 years ago at Kabukiza Theater, moved to theater and became Hanagata Kabuki, the three-part performance system remains unchanged, but a little lonely thing is that Kansaburo, who was driving the Noryo Kabuki. It is reported that the full-fledged return to the one-month performance from the Osaka Shinkabukiza performance in September, but I would like to see Kansaburo in Tokyo as soon as possible.


However, today, I went to the third part in order to look for Kantaro's "Kaidan breast Enoki", who has a high reputation for being the first role and changing the four roles early. In August alone, young people in yukata were also flirting. The seats are full up to the 3rd floor.


As you know, "Kaidan breast Enoki" is one of the three major human stories of Sanyutei Encho. In the past, the form of performing the three painters Shigenobu Hishikawa, Shosuke Shimoo, and tertiary Uwabami in an early stage has been established, but this time, Sanyutei Encho will be added to perform the four roles and the first role. You will see how Kantaro, who will be named Kankuro next year's sixth generation Kankuro, will play only in the role of his father Kansaburo. Oseki is Nananosuke, and Isogai Namie is Shido.


When the curtain opened and San Koyama, a teahouse woman, came out, he applauded. Applause again when you hear the phrase "You are young" or "How are you?" I was born in 1920! Kantaro, not only the voice but also the dialogue, has become exactly like Kansaburo for a moment. The quick change of the three roles is really smooth and speedy, and every time I applauded. I didn't know at all that Shosuke and Miyoshi, who were helped to kill Shigenobu at Tajima Bridge and fled, would be replaced by Shichizo Hanamichi. The turning around using this water at the waterfall pot at the corner of the cornerstone "Kakuzu 12sha Otaki no Place" is a great enthusiasm where splashes fly to us in the second row. Of course, "Kaburimono" is distributed in the front row, and this is the true "Kaburitsuki".


When I left the theater, the remnant heat of the day came in. It was three hours that made me completely forget the heat of the outside world. Applauded again for the enthusiasm that doesn't make Kansaburo feel absent.


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                        Shaved ice is also available at B1's Cafe East.


Part 1 (starting at 11:00) "Oiran grass" "Oya no Nana" Part 2 (starting at 14:30) "Shinonome Karasu Koi imitation Koto" "Natsutama Festival"

Part 3 (starting at 18:00) "Yado no Tsuki" "Kaidan breast Enoki"


Some are the first part of Shichinosuke's first role, "The Seven of the Ogura", and the second part is a topical stage where Hashinosuke plays a new G2 work, and it is likely that he will visit theater every week.


Reservations can be made at Ticket Hon Shochiku 0570-000-489 (10:00 to 18:00).


 

 

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