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inyourarms's Homepage http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:14 EST Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:14 EST Zorpia.com Japanese Architecture http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1239022 Japanese houses have thin walls because of the mild climate and overlapping, slanted, and slightly curved roofs because of the fact that there is plenty of rain especially during early summer. Timber is the traditional building material for Japanese houses. It makes them airy which is important during the humid summer months. The disadvantages are that the houses can be damaged easily by earthquakes and fires. Nowadays, concrete and steel are, of course, widely used as well. When Japan opened herself to the rest of the world around the year 1868, Western architecture began to displace traditional Japanese architecture. Nevertheless, some modern Japanese detached houses still have a typically Japanese appearance. <img src="http://www.brainsinchains.com/Psmall/Tea/DCP00960house.JPG" border="0" /> Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1239022 Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:01 EST Sensoji Temple - Finally... http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1226622 Sensoji temple, located in the Asukasa district of Tokyo, was founded in the 7th century by three fishermen who found a small image of the Boddhisatva Kannon in their nets. The approach to the temple begins at the Kaminarimon "Thunder Gate" and runs 140 meters northward along Nakamise-dori arcade, a crowded lane lined with shops. The Hozomon gate, at the end of the street, marks the entrance to the temple. The main hall, known as the Kannon Hondo, sits on axis with the gates. The temple is renowned for its giant red lanterns that hang from the gates and underneath eaves. I had posted the pictures, but never talked about it with you â€“ itâ€™s a beautiful place! Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1226622 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:21 EST Japanese Language http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1226618 Japanese is believed to be linked to the Altaic language family, which includes Turkish, Mongolian and other languages, but also shows similarities to Austronesian languages like Polynesian.  Writing: The Japanese writing system consists of three different character sets: Kanji (several thousands of Chinese characters) and Hiragana and Katakana (two syllabaries of 46 characters each; together called Kana). Japanese texts can be written in two ways: In Western style, i.e. in horizontal rows from the top to the bottom of the page, or in traditional Japanese style, i.e. in vertical columns from the right to the left side of the page. Both writing styles exist side by side today.  Grammar: Basic Japanese grammar is relatively simple. Complicating factors such as gender articles and distinctions between plural and singular are missing almost completely. Conjugation rules for verbs and adjectives are simple and almost free of exceptions. Nouns are not declinated at all, but appear always in the same form.  Pronunciation: In comparison with other languages, Japanese knows relatively few sounds, and pronunciation poses little problems to most learners. The biggest difficulty are accents, which do exist, but to a much lower extent than in the Chinese language. In addition, there are relatively many homonyms, i.e. words that are pronounced the same way, but have different meanings.  Levels of speech: Different words and expressions are used when talking to an unknown person or a superior, as opposed to when talking to a child, family member or a close friend. For instance, there are more than five different words for the English word "I", which are used depending on the context. For formal situations, a honorific language level (<a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2049.html" target="_top">keigo</a>) is still in common use. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1226618 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:16 EST Hi http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1191691 Interesting Blogs. hope you enjoy!!!<a href="http://www.expressblogs.com/blogs/index.php?blog_ID=iurika">http://www.expressblogs.com/blogs/index.php?blog_ID=iurika</a><a href="../chinesezorpian">http://www.zorpia.com/chinesezorpian</a><a href="http://www.brasilweblog.com/chinchilla/">http://www.brasilweblog.com/chinchilla/</a> Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1191691 Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:33 EST The coat I bought... http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1187699 <img src="http://www.oldnavy.com/assets/product/main/ona276488-03p1.jpg" border="0" />This is the one I bought, itÂ´s amazingly great... ItÂ´s Old Navy but still I fell in love with it and couldnÂ´t help myself from buying... Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1187699 Tue, 31 May 2005 11:34 EST The new coat I want to have! http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1187691 <img src="http://www.yenra.com/sweater-coat/sweater-coat.jpg" border="0" /> Beauty & Fashion http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1187691 Tue, 31 May 2005 11:27 EST The Sumo Six (Japan) http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1172635 Of all the great series in sport, cricket's Ashes, baseball's World Series, none seem as mysterious as Japan's Super Six. We are talking Sumo wrestling, and the countries Grand Champions - Yokozuna - are determined over six major "Grand Tournaments", or basho, which take place on every alternate month of the year. The tournaments last 15 days, contestants fighting once a day, the winner coming away with the prized Emperor's Cup. The winner is the contestant who first makes his opponent step outside of the ring or touch the ground with part of his upper body. <img src="http://www.thisisthelife.com/photos/experiences/large/the-sumo-six-japan.jpg" align="absMiddle" border="0" />Interest reaches fever pitch at the big events but if you have the opportunity go to the Hatsu-basho in Tokyo in January or the Kyushu-basho in Fukuoka, the last tournament, in November. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1172635 Tue, 24 May 2005 08:14 EST Really Cool! http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1156371 I got an opportunity to organize an exposition about my country in College - I'm so excited! This is really cool and I feel very grateful for this. I'll have a lot of work to do, but the idea is just great! I hope I can make something really good out of it! Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1156371 Fri, 13 May 2005 15:58 EST About Me http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1156369 Well, I'm from Japan, but I live in Canada since I was 12. It was hard to make the transition from Japan to Canada, both countries are so different, but now I got used to my life in here - I love this place! Altough I miss Japan sometimes, it was hard to live there. My parents always try to keep chinese culture in our family the best way they can, which is really good.This way I know who I really am... Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1156369 Fri, 13 May 2005 15:54 EST Hi!!! It's a long time since I last wrote in... http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1117584 Hi!!!It's a long time since I last wrote in my Blog...You probably thought I had forgotten about it! Well... here I am again! I promise I'll update it whenever I have spare time ;) Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1117584 Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:34 EST Hi!! I just had time to up date my album... http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1085201 Hi!! I just had time to up date my album here - don't forget to take a look!!!Now I should post an entry... but I really don't know what to say!!! Personal http://www.zorpia.com/inyourarms/journal/1085201 Fri, 18 Mar 2005 09:56 EST