Hakata Ningyou Painting
06/25/2015
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This week we went to Hakata to check out a store that sells ningyou, or Japanese dolls.
Before that we got short history lesson about the tax system in Fukuoka and learned that if you couldn’t pay money you could pay with rice or other goods that you made such as ningyou. Due to this Hakata ningyou came to be known far and wide for their quality.
I like it when we tie the act…
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The calligraphy activity
06/17/2015
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The calligraphy activity was so much fun!
Besides from the typical Kanji and Kana, we also had the option of painting a picture. I chose the picture option because it gave me the opportunity to blend 2 cultures together. Since I am fond of Japanese and Persian culture, I decided to paint a Farhavar.
Since it is ink, and not erasable, we are given practice sheets to experiment with. Once y…
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activity report ( Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine )
06/10/2015
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The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine trip was a lot of fun.
It was rainy in the morning but by the time we got there it was just overcast which meant it wasn’t that busy which was nice.
First thing we did was wash our hands. It was good to learn the proper method. It is important to learn these little cultural facts as it helps connect us more to the language. After properly washing our hands we ente…
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