Yakiniku is the art of Japanese barbeque. Japanese used to eat yakiniku with edamame and drinking fresh beer "nama beer"
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July 20, 2011
The Origin of Racing
The beginning of racing
Racing began soon after the construction of the first successful gasoline-fueled automobiles. The first race ever organized was on April 28, 1887 by the chief editor of Paris publication Le Vélocipède, Monsieur Fossier.[1] It ran 2 kilometers from Neuilly Bridge to the Bois de Boulogne. It was won by Georges Bouton of the De Dion-Bouton Company, in a car he had constructed with Albert, the Comte de Dion, but as he was the only competitor to show up it is rather difficult to call it a race.[1]
[edit]Paris-Rouen. World's first motor-race
On July 22, 1894, the Parisian magazine Le Petit Journal organized what is considered to be the world's first car race from Paris to Rouen.[1] Sporting events were a tried and tested form of publicity stunt and circulation booster. Pierre Giffard, the paper's editor, promoted it as a Competition for Horseless Carriages(Concours des Voitures sans Chevaux) that were not dangerous, easy to drive, and cheap during the journey. Thus it blurred the distinctions between a reliability trial, a general event and a race, but the main prize was for the first across the finish line in Rouen. 102 people paid the 10 franc entrance fee.[1]
69 cars started the 50 km (31 mi) selection event that would show which entrants would be allowed to start the main event, the 127 km (79 mi) race from Paris to Rouen. The entrants ranged from serious manufacturers like Peugeot, Panhard or De Dion to amateur owners, and only 25 were selected for the main race.[1]
The race started from Porte Maillot and went through the Bois de Boulogne. Count Jules-Albert de Dion was first into Rouen after 6 hours and 48 minutes at an average speed of 19 km/h. He finished 3’30” ahead of Georges Lemaître (Peugeot), followed by Doriot (Peugeot) at 16’30”, René Panhard (Panhard) at 33’30’’ and Émile Levassor (Panhard) at 55’30”. The official winners were Peugeot and Panhard as cars were judged on their speed, handling and safety characteristics, and De Dion's steam car needed a stoker which was forbidden.[1]
[edit]Early races
In 1895, the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris Trial was held and this was the first real race as all competitors started together. The winner was Émile Levassor in his Panhard-Levassor 1205cc model. He completed the course (1,178 km or 732 miles) in 48 hours and 47 minutes, finishing nearly six hours before the runner-up.
The first regular auto racing venue was Nice, France, run in late March, 1897, as a "Speed Week."[citation needed] To fill out the schedule, most types of racing events were invented here, including the first hill climb (Nice – La Turbie) and a sprint that was, in spirit, the first drag race.
An international competition, between nations rather than individuals, began with the Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing.
The first auto race in the United States took place in Chicago, Illinois on November 28, 1895. The 54.36 mile (87.48 km) course ran from the South side of the city, north along the lakefront toEvanston, Illinois, and back again. Frank Duryea won the race in 10 hours and 23 minutes, beating three petrol-fueled motorcars.[2]
The Parisian artist Ernest Montaut, and his wife Marguerite, faithfully documented the rapidly changing face of motorised transportation in Europe. They produced large numbers of posters and prints published by Mabileau et Cie, covering racing events involving motorcars, aircraft, dirigibles and speedboats. These images formed a valuable contribution to the history of transport, and particularly to its racing aspect.[3]
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Japanese Beer - Interesting Facts and Tasty Examples
Japan is a drinking culture. And what they like to drink more than any other spirituous beverage is beer.
When you go to an izakaya (a Japanese drinking establishment that serves food also), everyone tells the waitress, “Toriaezu nama” (“For now, draft beer please”) while they look at the menu. In other words, you need that first beer before you can even think about ordering anything else.
Generally speaking, Japanese beer is modeled after the German tradition of brewing. The Japanese have great pride in their beer and many a hearty beer swiller will tell you that its American and European equivalent tastes like fizzy water.
Serious beeraholic salarymen will tell you that happoshu isn’t real beer. If you’re a real man, you drink the real stuff! But judging by what I see regularly in liquor stores (and the fact that most salarymen’s wives dole out their spending money in tiny increments), happoshu is pretty widely guzzled.
Actually, the taste is pretty close. It’s hard to tell the difference, but happoshu has a slightly lighter flavor. But it’s not anywhere near as light as the watery “lite” beer that Americans are so fond of.
There are four major beer producers in Japan: Kirin, Sapporo, Asahi and Suntory. Kirin, named after a mythical dragon, was the first Japanese beer, followed by Sapporo. Probably the most popular of the four is Asahi, which comes from Osaka. Asahi Super Dry is Japan’s best-selling beer and the company has won lots of awards overseas. Asahi also makes the ever-popular and absolutely delicious Yesbisu beer (sometimes written as “Ebisu” beer), the author’s personal fave.
Suntory is best known for its rice wines and whiskeys (remember Bill Murray in Lost In Translation: “For relaxing times, make it Suntory time”). They also make beers like Premium Malts, MD Golden Dry and several popular brands of happoshu.
Finally, I have to mention Japan’s 5th major beer, Orion (pronounced “oh-ree-on”). Orion is from Okinawa and it’s a relative latecomer, having started in the 1950’s during the American occupation. You don’t find it everywhere, but it sure is delicious. As its logo says, “Orion is the beer of beers.”
There are also microbrews all over the country and home brewing has become increasingly popular, although it’s technically illegal according to Japanese tax law.
When you go to an izakaya (a Japanese drinking establishment that serves food also), everyone tells the waitress, “Toriaezu nama” (“For now, draft beer please”) while they look at the menu. In other words, you need that first beer before you can even think about ordering anything else.
How Beer Became Japan’s Favorite Drink
Beer first came to Japan in the 17th century with Dutch traders who opened beer halls for their sailors. German beer halls appeared in the 19th century, along with Japan’s first brand Kirin. During the democratization of the country in the 1910’s and 20’s, beer became increasingly popular all over the country, replacing traditional sake for the preferred way to get blotto. Today, Japan ranks among countries like the United States and Germany as a major world producer of beer.Generally speaking, Japanese beer is modeled after the German tradition of brewing. The Japanese have great pride in their beer and many a hearty beer swiller will tell you that its American and European equivalent tastes like fizzy water.
Different Types Of Beer – Real Beer Versus Happoshu
Japan has a strict beer tax and this makes its beers slightly pricey. However, there’s a cheaper alternative. It’s called happoshu, which means literally “foamy alcohol.” This is a low-malt version of beer that’s made from alternative ingredients like rice, sorghum and potato.Serious beeraholic salarymen will tell you that happoshu isn’t real beer. If you’re a real man, you drink the real stuff! But judging by what I see regularly in liquor stores (and the fact that most salarymen’s wives dole out their spending money in tiny increments), happoshu is pretty widely guzzled.
Actually, the taste is pretty close. It’s hard to tell the difference, but happoshu has a slightly lighter flavor. But it’s not anywhere near as light as the watery “lite” beer that Americans are so fond of.
There are four major beer producers in Japan: Kirin, Sapporo, Asahi and Suntory. Kirin, named after a mythical dragon, was the first Japanese beer, followed by Sapporo. Probably the most popular of the four is Asahi, which comes from Osaka. Asahi Super Dry is Japan’s best-selling beer and the company has won lots of awards overseas. Asahi also makes the ever-popular and absolutely delicious Yesbisu beer (sometimes written as “Ebisu” beer), the author’s personal fave.
Suntory is best known for its rice wines and whiskeys (remember Bill Murray in Lost In Translation: “For relaxing times, make it Suntory time”). They also make beers like Premium Malts, MD Golden Dry and several popular brands of happoshu.
Finally, I have to mention Japan’s 5th major beer, Orion (pronounced “oh-ree-on”). Orion is from Okinawa and it’s a relative latecomer, having started in the 1950’s during the American occupation. You don’t find it everywhere, but it sure is delicious. As its logo says, “Orion is the beer of beers.”
There are also microbrews all over the country and home brewing has become increasingly popular, although it’s technically illegal according to Japanese tax law.
Interesting Facts About Japanese Beer
- Each major manufacturer makes limited edition seasonal beers. You can drink these tasty brews when you’re getting sloshed at a summer festival, getting sloshed at a springtime cherry blossom viewing picnic, or getting sloshed at any other time of year.
- Japanese beers come in all can sizes, from the “shot” size of 135ml to the bucket-sized can of Sapporo that’s a novelty in Western countries. The most commonly drunk is the tall 500ml can. The regular 350ml can is considered “small” by Japanese folk.
- Beer is almost always drunk with a snack. In the West, we’ve got beer nuts; in Japan they have edamame, rice crackers and squid jerky.
- You can buy beer in vending machines in Japan, a dream come true for any Western teenager. But a few years ago, they created the Taspo card system, where you need a special card to buy alcohol and smokes. There is diet beer. I don’t understand the point either.
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BON ODORI FESTIVAL
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Bon-odori” is a Japanese traditional summer dance festival. The dance is very simple, you can learn within a few minutes practice! It’s absolutely fun! ”Yukata is a Japanese informal summer kimono. You can see many beautiful competitors from the Yukata competition!
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During summer evenings everywhere in Japan, the local community enjoys Bon-Odori (dance) in the near-by park or playground. This tradition was originated when the farmers thanked the Rice Paddock God for the good summer crop. The Dance movement is simple and repetitive. Of course you can learn these dances at any age!
Taiko Drums
Taiko drums will inspire your movement.
Click here to see a short video.
Sometimes it pays to get a little bit of advice from someone who knows better!
Unless you are too busy looking into the details of other important points of Japanese culture.
Bon-odori” is a Japanese traditional summer dance festival. The dance is very simple, you can learn within a few minutes practice! It’s absolutely fun! ”Yukata is a Japanese informal summer kimono. You can see many beautiful competitors from the Yukata competition!Click on the images to see a larger version.
During summer evenings everywhere in Japan, the local community enjoys Bon-Odori (dance) in the near-by park or playground. This tradition was originated when the farmers thanked the Rice Paddock God for the good summer crop. The Dance movement is simple and repetitive. Of course you can learn these dances at any age!Taiko Drums
Taiko drums will inspire your movement.Click here to see a short video.
Of course no matter how big or small you are Taiko drums are great to play!
Sometimes it pays to get a little bit of advice from someone who knows better!Unless you are too busy looking into the details of other important points of Japanese culture.BY: YURI MOTO
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yuri@mercy.co.jp
ALL ABOUT JAPAN!!
Culture of Japan
The culture of Japan has evolved greatly over millennia, from the country's prehistoric Jōmon period to its contemporary hybrid culture, which combines influences from Asia, Europe and North America. The inhabitants of Japan experienced a long period of relative isolation from the outside world during the Tokugawa shogunate until the arrival of "The Black Ships" and the Meiji period.
Japanese language
The Japanese language is spoken mainly in Japan but also in some Japanese emigrant communities around the world. It is an agglutinative language and the sound inventory of Japanese is relatively small but has a lexically distinct pitch-accent system. Early Japanese is known largely on the basis of its state in the 8th century, when the three major works of Old Japanese were compiled. The earliest attestation of the Japanese language is in a Chinese document from 252 A.D.
Japanese is written with a combination of three scripts: hiragana, derived from the Chinese cursive script, katakana, derived as a shorthand from Chinese characters, and kanji, imported from China. The Latin alphabet, rōmaji, is also often used in modern Japanese, especially for company names and logos, advertising, and when inputting Japanese into a computer. The Hindu-Arabic numerals are generally used for numbers, but traditional Sino-Japanese numeralsare also common.
Painting
Painting has been an art in Japan for a very long time: the brush is a traditional writing tool, and the extension of that to its use as an artist's tool was probably natural. Chinese papermaking was introduced to Japan around the 7th century by Damjing and several monks of Goguryeo,[1] later washi was developed from it. Native Japanese painting techniques are still in use today, as well as techniques adopted from continental Asia and from the West.
Architecture
Japanese architecture has as long a history as any other aspect of Japanese culture. Originally heavily influenced by Chinese architecture, it also develops many differences and aspects which are indigenous to Japan. Examples of traditional architecture are seen at Temples, Shinto shrines and castles in Kyoto, andNara. Some of these buildings are constructed with traditional gardens, which are influenced from Zen ideas.
Some modern architects, such as Yoshio Taniguchi and Tadao Ando are known for their amalgamation of Japanese traditional and Western architectural influences.
Gardens
Garden architecture is as important as building architecture and very much influenced by the same historical and religious background. Although today, ink monochrome painting still is the art form most closely associated with Zen Buddhism. A primary design principle of a garden is the creation of a landscape based on, or at least greatly influenced by, the three-dimensional monochrome ink (sumi) landscape painting, sumi-e or suibokuga.
In Japan, the garden has the status of artwork.
Traditional clothing
Traditional Japanese clothing distinguishes Japan from all other countries around the world. The Japanese word kimono means "something one wears" and they are the traditional garments of Japan. Originally, the word kimono was used for all types of clothing, but eventually, it came to refer specifically to the full-length garment also known as the naga-gi, meaning "long-wear", that is still worn today on special occasions by women, men, and children. Kimono in this meaning plus all other items of traditional Japanese clothing is known collectively as wafuku which means "Japanese clothes" as opposed to yofuku (Western-style clothing). Kimonos come in a variety of colours, styles, and sizes. Men mainly wear darker or more muted colours, while women tend to wear brighter colors and pastels, and, especially for younger women, often with complicated abstract or floral patterns.
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