Today, when I was talking with my friend, I told her about kazaa and said I can download any film for her.
I asked her what film she wants.
"Ahh,,,,I watched a film before and I loved it...but I forgot the name.
"uhhh
"Ah!!'Fighting Nimo'!!!"
Wait, please don't fight him,please find him!!
Should Japan be the permanent member of Security Council?
About this, I exceptionaly share the same opinion with Mr Koizumi.
I mean, Koizumi 10 years ago.
10 years ago, an organization was set up, whose aim was
"to stop Japan from dashing to be the permanent member of Security Council"
And Koizumi was the leader of this org.
http://www.asahi.com/column/funabashi/ja/TKY200407150169.html
Supposing Japan could be the permanent member, it'll be benefitial for Japan.
Not to say, the stronger political power and power of speech in the world.
But unfortunately, as Koizumi mentioned 10 years ago,
Japan doesn't have enough political power in the world.
and It is unlikely that Japan can play the same role as other 5 countries.
Japan has got the second largest economic power and share 20% of UN finance.
And this is why so many people insist of being the permanent member.
The world has changed greatly in this 10 years, but still Japan remains politically weak.
In other words, most of power rely on the US, and this is why japan shouldn't be the permanent member.
On the other hand, Germany gained stronger power after 1989, and thinking of being the permanent member, which Russia (and ironically Japan) supports so far.
http://www.dw-world.de/english/0,3367,1432_A_1152465_1_A,00.html
In the last 10 years, Germany playedn great role.
Germany and France established the base of EU (ECSC).
Also its economic contrinution as well as Japan.
And ater the Iraq war, its power of speech increased as Germany opposed the US attack.
As for Japan, during the Iraq war, she insisted to cooperate the US, 'which is inevitable.
It still have difficulty in deeply cooperating with surrouding countries such as (North) Korea, China, South-East Asia (except economic cooperation).
Anyway, Koizumi also changed.
Now he doesn's seem to try to increase Japan's political power in the world.
I was surprised to hear that Ms Arroyo, Philippine President, decided to withdrow its army from Iraq to help the hostage.
But as I watch the news, I can understand her (Philippine) situation.
I think it's nonsense that the US or Japan blame Philippines.
About 8million Philippine migrant wokers around the world.
and the money they send for their family account for 10% of Phillipine GNP.
Therefore, the importance and solidarity of the family must be stronger than any other countries.
In Iraq, about 4thousand Filipinos work as drivers or shef for foreign companies.
So does the Philippine hostage, Mr. Angelo de la Cruz.
In fact, Ms. Arroyo called those migrant workers "heroes in modern times".
And it was her duty and policy to protect those migrant workers
as well as eradication of terrorism.
3monthes ago, Japan was in (not exactly,,,but) the same situation.
3 Japanese hostages were held in Iraq, but Mr Koizumi refused to withdraw its army.
The reason of this difference is clear:
Japan had the threat of terrorist attack but
the best way (or maybe only way) to protect people is to cooperate with the US.
And I can't imagine how Japan survive in the world without the US.
On the other hand, Philippines was in relatively weak position in US-side countries.
The reason why Philippines dispatched army to Iraq was,
of course political reason to make good relation with the US,
but the main reason is to increase and protect workplace for migrant workers.
Her decision can inspire terrorists' violent activities,
but it's not fair to blame Philippines for "yielding terrorists".
I remembered the story in the bible
clik!! Luke 15:1-7
when a sheep got lost, the Lord went to look for him/her leaving other 99 sheep.
For the Lord, even 1 sheep was important
BBC reported that president Arroyo went to Roman Catholic shrine and prayed hostage's safe release.
It must be the hard decision for her.
Despite any political intension, I was moved.
Let me make an excuse of not renewing the diary.
I stayed in Kyoto and worked over a week.
that's it.
The ryokan (Japanese style hotel) was very traditional.
I was trained to wear kimono properly, but I've got a lesson only once!!
Everytime I finish changing, my boss complain.
How can I wear??It's really difficult!!
I like wearing kimono, but it's too heavy and tight.
especially when I work in summer!!
I can't walk fast coz I can't move my foot quickly.
and obi(belt) fasten my waist so tightly that it made me tired.
While I was working, I could understand why this type of clothing developed in japan
as kimono can admit air into clothes.
This type is suitable for Japanese humid weather.
But I don't get used to it
I respet ancient Japanese women who wore this everyday......
Suddenly I felt like eating chocolate as usual, and I called my brother's mobile.
I asked him to buy 98yen chocolate biscuit.
Then, his friend cried out.
"Hey!! Watch out!!"
and 2 boys' scream.
"What? "
I asked, but no answer.
"what happen?"I said.
"Sister!! I'll call u later!"
and he hang up the mobile.
30minutes later, he came home with the car one-side were broken.
His face was pale.
Poor car
Actually, it was our Dad's car.
He said it casts 240000yen to repair it.
(though he can manage with insurance)
98yen chocolate turned into 240000yen repair.....
I wonder when he's going to tell this to his Dad.......
Wow!! LDP couldn't reach 51 seats!!
Poor Koizumi,,,,,He looked so depressed during his speech
while he was so confident 3 years ago.
LDP lost significantly in one-person proportional constituency.
In the constituency of fewer population, only one candidate is elected,
and there are 27 one-person constituencies.
LDPlost its seat in most of these constituencies!!
This means that even in the countryside, people are changing their mind
though countryside tend to be conservative
(is this stereotype???hahahhaa)
For instance, my Mum's hometown Akita, which is agricultural village,
LDP has dominated for 15 years.
But in this election, LDP lost the seat in Akita constituency.
Wow!! Rural revolution!!
Anyway, LDP gave way to Democratic Party. (exaggerate???)
the Leader of Democratic Party. Okada.
Deocratic Party has changed since he became a leader.
He's much clearer and precise than Koizumi, I think.
But I can't say.....
Coz Koizumi was clearer 3 yrs ago than what he is now.
People change. People change. ha. My motto.
I think this election revealed new political problem.
the results in each constituency,
In Osaka, one candidate lost with gaining about 710thousand votes.
But in Tottori, one candidate won a seat with about 150thousand votes!!
what!!
The value of people's vote must be equal in a election.
But the difference of value of each vote was 4.73times in this election!!
here(in japanese)
This election revealed the disadvantage of proportional representation clearly!!
I wonder what will happen in next proportional election.
The difference will become bigger and bigger......
won with 150 thousand votes. Tamura, Kotaro from Tottori
lost with 710thousand votes. Tsujimoto, Kiyomi from Osaka
Anyway, this election won't change the stem of japanese government.
It's like an assessment of Koizumi's last 3 yrs.
And I hope he could understand the reality, he must!!
The next stage for Koizumi is American presidential election.
Haha. If Bush lose, he can't survive in Japan.
Ah, I can do nothing with American election
though the result may effect greatly on my life both in japan and UK.
won't go to the election? I can't understand.
It's ur responsibility who will rule the world, American people!!
I'm watching the vote counting of upper house election now.
It seems the LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) is losing its power.
Finally.
Ha.Last year(I think...) LDP allied with Komeito (Buddist-backed party)
but still losing power?!
Do u know that Japan has decided to separate government from any religious power in its constitution?
"Freedom of religion is guaranteed to all. No religious organization shall receive any privileges from the State, nor exercise any political authority. 2) No person shall be compelled to take part in any religious acts, celebration, rite or practice. 3) The State and its organs shall refrain from religious education or any other religious activity."(the constitution of Japan, Article20) here
Anyway, LDP seems to be losing power.
Democratic party is growing on the other hand.
The main point of this election was pension reform, and each party gave their own assertions.
I would say none of them seem to be practical, but that of Democratic party was the most persuasive.
Above all, who can agree the pension reform insisted by LDP? I can't.
Also, the lack of sufficient explanation about the policy of LDP is critical.
I won't disagree Japan's sending its self-defence army to Iraq, Japan should do.
But the gov's fault was the lack of explanation to the people!!!
Both as human aid and multi-national army, they are koizumi's sudden decision.
He must ask & explain to the people, doesn't he?
As for the economic achievement on which Koizumi put the most importance,
that's not only on his own achievement, is it?
My friend said his domestic eco policy made japanese economic growth
(actually his talk was too difficult and I couldn't understand)
but I think Japan need more outside policy, esp Asian cooperation,
and it's not Koizumi who can do it, (such as his Yasukuni shrine visit)
here
Anyway, I'm waiting for the result now.
Today I went to the election with my Grandma 88 yrs old.
When I was writing the candidate's and party's name,
she looked into my booth and said
"What should I do??"
What!!we came to the election, Grandma!!
I turned to the guard, he was staring at us fiercely.
"Anybody, Grandma!!Don't look into my booth!!!"
"But I don't know who is good. Who do u like?"
Oh my God...I pointed one of candidates.
"He is earnest, I think" I wispered
and the proportional election as well.
Ahh, I felt guilty...
but she can't understand politics
the upper limit of political inclusion might be needed
I thought today.
I always feel that the day b4 the election is too noisy.
At the Osaka station, I was waiting for my friend in the croud.
Then, a candidate and her supporters came near me by car with huge flag & huge loudspeaker.
Unbeliebably, she started her talk in front of me unbeliebably loudly!!!
Wait. I'm waiting for my friend.
Ur huge flag interrupt me from finding her.
and actually, I'm not interested in ur feminist thoughts at all.
Sorry.
Later, we went to Umeda station.
When we were waiting at traffic lights, another candidate came.
He asked pedestrians to shake hands with him.
It was a certain Buddist-backed party which I dont support,
but I thought I must shake hands as social duty.
But!! It was not him who asked me to shake hands!!
A giraffe came and gave me a leaflet, and said
"Please say big hello to ur parents**"
What!! I have a franchise!!
Don't judge me from appearance!!
My friend couldn't stop laughing next to me.
And on the way home, it was the last chance for candidates.
One candidate, he just shouted his name and repeated with hoarse voice
"Please vote me!!Please write my name tmrw!!Give me a mercy!!"
with even crying
I can see their nervousness on the day b4 election, but I doubt if this hoarse voice change people's decision.
If they change, they must sympathise the candidates coz
these candidates no longer shout their will.
Do they want sympathy?
Or they must think the result is everything, even if they are sympathised.
ahha, there is supra-realism under their smile.
I would say the vote must be based on candidates' commitments or creed, not on sympathy
But this must be too idealistic.
My friend asked me about my life in Britain.
I said I lived with Welsh, Nigerian and Spanish people after Easter.
She said
"wow!!international flat!!Asian, European, African and Latin Amrican!!!"
What?wait. When did I say Latin American?
She must confuse Wales with somewhere in Latin America.
"No. Wales is in the UK, it's not a country but a part of the UK!!"
"Ah, sorry. I thought Wales is in Africa, ahahhaa"
Hey, wait. Something is wrong in her brain.
Which country did you think is in Latin America?
"Ha?Nigeria is in Latin America, isn't it?"
Ahh, she is serious. Please help her.
But I also know a boy who thinks Osaka and Beijing are in the same country.
Finally, my friend said
"Don't be upset. Latin America and Africa look similar, don't they?"
Pardon me???
There was a Tanabata piano concert today!!
I looked forward playing in this concert for a long long time,
it was not such a big one, but I was very very nervous!!!
I played Beethoven's piano sonata 14 "moonlight"
I love this sonata, it's so beautiful.
it's said that Beethoven composed this sonata for his lover.
I envy her!!! Who can compose such a beautiful sonata for me?????
but she was a rich & noble girl, and Beethoven was a poor pianist. and she's got a noble fiance decided by her parents. Their love didnt born fruit
Anyway, this tragic love created this sonata.
HA, I really love it.
I played this moonlight sonata in the concert.
When I stood on the stage, my legs and fingers were trembling.
I was so scared, "Can I play? can I play???"
But I could!! When I put my fingers on the piano, I felt a bit relax, and could played properly!!
I was so happy!!
I've got big clap, and went back behind the stage.
Later, I went out the hall for lunch.
Then I saw a boy in front of me. He's my ex!!
"It was really nice moonlight sonata, you improved a lot" he said
what?what?what?what?what?what?what?what?
Sorry, I can't understand. Why r u here???
he kept talking to me
"but u made 4mistakes actually" he said.
Ah, he's got a perfect pitch for the tune.
"oh, really" I said.
Then, a bit silence. I hate this kind of silence.
"Well, I'm so hungry, bye" I ran away.
Why is he here? Why is he here??
I asked my friend who introduced me to this concert during lunch time.
"Ah, cos he's gonna play a guitar in the concert as well. didnt u know?"
How can I know?!?!
she added.
"I think it's his turn now, he's playing right now"
Why u dont tell me!!!!!!!
Ah my God.
I think my summer holiday cannot be peaceful.
Today I went to the university where I was studying 2 years ago.
I was in this uni about 2 years, so most of my friends are here now.
I have both good and bad memories here.....haha.
I went to Studnt Council room, where I worked as a student helper.
When I saw two of men in the room, I wanted to run away coz they looked like my ex-boyfriend (Tomy) and his friend (Hirai). But fortunately, they were another new-comer and Hirai.
So i said,"Ah, woo, you looked like Tomy. I was so surprised,,,,,,hahaha"
then he said, "What?Shit!!Don't confuse me with such a alive corpse like Tomy!!hhahahahaa"
then another boy near him said "wow!! Is Tomy still alive?!"
............................silence
oh my god...they don't know who I am. I haven't experienced such a awkward silence for ages.
Then Hirai cut into the silence.
"She is Tomy's ex-girlfriend."
ahhha. he opened a pandora's box.
I tryed to laugh
I answered their questions at random and ran away.
It's no use saying how much I complained about this to my friend later on.
A woman who was kidnapped by north Korea and came back to Japan will see her family on 9th July.
blief story
A Japanese woman was kidnapped by North Korea about 25 years ago, and she was found and came back to japan about 2 years ago when Koizumi&Kim Jong il had a canference in 2002 Sep. She came to japan, but her husband, an American deserter and 2 daughters remained in North Korea. At the second Japan-NK conference, Koizumi persuaded her husband to come to Japan with daughter coz she wishes to liv with family in Japan. But he refused coz if he goes to Japan, the US will capture him as a deserter. Koizumi asked the US to forgive him, but the US refused and regarded him as a deseter (of course!!). Koizumi made huge effort to answer a woman's wish, he asked Indonesia for place to meet this family, and this will be taken place on 9th July.
What!!and I can't understand why so many Japanese people support this tactics. I know I'm realistic, but in this case, I think a consensus is formed by sympathy about this Japanese woman's checked life.
I can understand this, coz it is goverment's duty to support its people's human life. and I can understand Japanese government support this Japanese woman and her daughters, who has the right to have Japanese nationality.
But, how about this American deserter? He can have Japanese nationality if he wishes, but he is an American and deserter, a criminal, and he doesn't wish to come to japan!! I can't understand why Japan make such a huge effort to invite him to Japan for the sake of national interests and other internal political issues. This is just because if they ignore, many japanese people who have sympathy will refuse support for major party (Liberal Democrat) before the electioin on 11th July. Is there any other better reason?
Of course the best solution (for this woman) is to live in Japan with family. But do her husband and daughters wish this solution? Daughters were born and grew up in North Korea. Also, is it worth sacrifycing Japanese national interests? The US won't support coz american criminal is involved.
What's the merit of this effort? That's Koisumi's tactics. Koizumi decided to make them see on 9th July, and Upper House election will be held on 11th July. Japanese media will report this impressive meeting to a large scale on 9th. Coz many Japanese people have sympathy for this woman, they will support Koizumi when they see this impressive scene. It is said that the result of this election will show Koizumi's political ability in last 3 years. People who are impressed by the impressive scene in Indonesia will vote for Liberal Democrat Party (Koizumi's party).
It's not fair!! The result can't show Koizumi's 3 years achievement correctly!! Only 2 days after impressive and sympathetic news, sentimantal people must vote for Koizumi's party!!
Wwwaaa!! dirty politics. Koizumi always repeats the word "human aid" or ”moral support", but it is he who use them as political strategies!!
My skin in danger!!!
This morning, i felt my face skin strained. When I smile, my cheek was as if being wrapped with cling film.
I looked into mirror.
Oh my God!!My face became red!!
My skin was burnt!!
Ahhh, I was lazy yesterday. I didnt care of face after I washed.
In Britain, I never forget to care my face skin with toner and lotion coz the air was dry. After I wash my face, I always feel my skin dry without skin care, so I never forget.
But here, the air is very humid, so I always forget if I already care my skin or not!!
Anyway, I burnt my face, and my skin now is in bad condition;;;;;I can peel the skin over and over again. It's like ecdysis.
I watched "Ponette" today. burst into tears. cried so bittery that my eyes became red like rabbits.
Everytime I watch this film, I cant stop crying. I think this is 3rd or 4th times, but I cant watch this film without tears
Ponette lost her mother when she was 4 years old. Though her father, aunt and cousins explain again and again, she cant understand her Mum's sudden death.She believed and waitd for her Mum
more detail, see here
When I watched this film, I was alone in my house. I grasped a towel and my tears were nearly dried up.
Then, the door bell rung."Peeen Poooon"
Oh my God!! What should I do?!
My eyes were red like rabbits and big. I can't go out!!
I checked the screen. Who is he?
I guess he's a deliverer or bill collecter, or door-to door seller......
Anyway, I couldn't go out.
I've decided to ignore him. I'm sorry.....
He rang the bell again.
I felt guilty, but I ignored.I'm so sorry......
It was like I was a figutive. If I was found, I might be killed.
I was like a cornered rabbit.
I shouted in my heart "Go away!!Nobody in this house!!"
He finally gave up.
I heard his car went away, and felt guilty again.
and the Ponette story has went on.
Ahhhhhh!! My Ponette!!
i have to buy DVD....or kazaa.
Today, I got on the car my brother drives. This was my first time!!!
I was scared actually.
When I came back from my friend's house, it was raining heavily, so I asked my Dad to come
But it was not my Dad!! My Brother!!!
I sat on the passenger's seat and he was on driver's seat.
Wow! he is a driver!!
Oh my God.
"Are you sure? U drive now?"
"What's wrong"
"I'm very very scared.....ahhhh oh my god..."
"Shut up! I passed the license(2weeks ago)"
"I dont wanna die!!!Ah!Go more slowly!!"
"Sis!!Too noisy!Do you wanna get off? go away?"
"It's raining, though"
"Be quite"
";;;;;;;;;"
I felt my life expectence has shrunk about 3 hours.
ahhhhh the problem is that he is confident.
Terrible.....
