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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The Great Buddha of Kamakura : A Must Visit Place!

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Whatever your religion may be, one must learn how to respect each. Be it Christianity, Islam or Buddhism, one must practice courtesy of shrines and temples, churches and mosques. Buddhism being one of Japan’s main religions, it is no wonder that the Great Buddha of Kamakura is considered as a sacred destination by all tourists alike, local and foreign, Buddhist or not.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a giant cast-in-bronze statue, known by most with its popular name Daibutsu. It is considered a National Treasure and is founded circa 1243. Its official name is Taiisan Kotokuin Shojo Senji and is seated on the holy grounds of Kotukuin. The statue centuries old, it was historical figure Yoritomo Minamoto who dreamt of building it after seeing the Great Buddha Statue of Todaiji in Nara. Unfortunately, he died without seeing his wish materialize.

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Kon-nichiwa!

It's Japanese vs Filipino Culture. I know that most are already familiar with the differences about Japan's and Philippine's culture when it comes to foods, ways of greeting, and education. Well for me, I can somehow say that I am interested in fashions from different countries. Obviously, I chose Japanese clothing vs Filipino clothing.

The traditional wear for women of Japan is kimono. Kimono is generally made of silk, have large sleeves and reach from the shoulders all the way down to the heels. It is tied with a wide belt called an obi. Nowadays, kimonos are used for special occasions such as weddings, festivals, graduations, and other rare gatherings. The kimono tends to limit one's movement, and it takes more time to put on properly.

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Globe Football Para sa Bayan kicked off last July 6-7 at the ASCOM football field, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City with football hero Chieffy Caligdong at the helm.

Globe Football Para sa Bayan served as a meeting place for all passionate football players coming from different club teams in Metro Manila. “We expect every participant to play the game with spirit, joy, and skills that make football beautiful,” said Caligdong who is also the sports ambassador for the telecommunications company.

Students ages 9-18 from 75 football clubs in Manila participated in the 7 a-side football festival which involves smaller pitch and goal posts. Professional units also joined the activity including the Green Archers United Globe where Caligdong plays as left winger.

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We are greatly influenced by Japan. From their technology, some cultural activities down to clothes and of course their delicacies. Food is one of our basic needs right? And we Filipinos enjoy such thing called “Food Trip” in which we try different kinds of food, foods that we rarely eat and I believe that Japanese food is one of these.

Last Sunday, July 7, 2013, my aunt and I had a bonding by shopping somewhere in Taguig. After shopping, we’re very hungry so we’ve decided to eat in Teriyaki Boy, a Japanese Restaurant. Here's a picture of me in front of the restaurant.

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Yuchengco Museum launches its special exhibit series this July with a group show of jewelry and adornment from today’s most renowned sculptors and designers

Contemporary artists see the human body as a canvas for expression as well as for adornment. By creating pieces for the body, such as jewelry, baubles, ornaments, and regalia, they blur the line between functionality and embellishment, storytelling and shock appeal, and design and aesthetics. In line with its direction to feature Design as Art/Art as Design, the Yuchengco Museum is spearheading a series of exhibits entitled ArtWearAble. Opening on July 16, the ArtWearAble series will showcase jewelry and adornment from some of today’s most recognized sculptors and designers.

Ramen Bar

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Today, there are so many ramen restaurants popping out in the metro, you just can't figure out where to go. But of course, we take note of where to find a great tasting authentic ramen places without leaving a big dent on your wallet, and Ramen Bar is definitely on that list.

Ramen bar is really awesome, not just because it serves up authentic good ramen, but it's also a nice place to hang out with friends and family. Plus, it’s located in Eastwood Mall, so it’s very accessible to most people.

Athena: Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War

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Maku Mei Chan, former IV-Berzelius in Pasig City Science High School portrayed the role of Pallas Athena. Athena was the goddess known for her knowledge, arts, and battle strategies. Just like Artemis, Athena was also a virgin goddess, meaning, she never had a lover or a companion.

There are different versions that narrate how Athena was born. According to the Olympian version of the tale in Athena's birth, she was daughter of Metis (Titaness of wisdom and deep thought) and Zeus. When Metis got pregnant with Athena, Zeus became concerned in a prophecy saying that when he had a son with Metis, this son of him could be more powerful than what he was and could eventually vanquish him. Zeus was afraid that it would happen so he decided to trick Metis, turned her into a fly and to swallow her, so that predicted prophecy won't occur. Nevertheless, Zeus was not aware that Metis was already pregnant at that time. On that time Metis was building a helmet and an armor for her unborn child. This caused Zeus to have a headache and when he couldn't bare anymore the pain, he decided to asked Hephaestus to open his head, and from there Athena came out fully grown-up and armed.

Pallas Athena could be also refer to as a "Girl Athena" or "Maiden Athena". Some also claimed that the word 'Pallas' was from the word 'pallien' (an archaic term for 'brandish), as Athena has a brandishing sphere. Unlike Ares, even though Athena was the goddess of warfare and battles she was not more into brutality and such, she was more on strategies and techniques on how to win a battle. She was also engaged and associated into handicrafts and art.

Athena was also the guardian deity and patroness of the Greek city of Athens, after competing with Poseidon to have this position. Another myth tells a story that involves Poseidon and Medusa. Back then, Medusa was a beautiful maiden and also was one of the priestess on Athena's temple. Poseidon was so attracted to her and had rape her within the temple. Athena became really mad after seeing it and transformed Medusa to a gorgon and make sure that whoever looked into Medusa's eyes would turn into a stone.

Others said that she was the favorite daughter of Zeus and was allowed to use his weapon even the thunderbolt. Addition facts about her was owl symbolizes her and Olive trees were hers.

Contributed by: Sherilyn Piñon

It's All About Anime

Anime "アニメ"

"Japanese style animation "

The word “anime” (pronounced as AH-nee-may) is a term use to describe the art of Japanese animation. Anime was created by and for Japan. They say that anime began in 1917 by the Japanese artists Shimokawa Oten, Jun’ichi Kouchi, and Seitarō Kitayama. As years goes by anime become an international phenomenon. And attracting a millions of fans and translated it into different languages.

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Konnichiwa! Minna-san are you familiar of the Japanese term "kampai"?

Kampai means "cheers" in Japan but in the Philippines, Kampai is a mini Japan located at #9 Circumferential Rd. San Roque, Antipolo City. Why is it a "Mini Japan" ? A question that will be answered as you continue reading the article.

Are you tired of your daily meals? Always eating the same food every week ? Why don't you go to restaurants? There are variety of restaurants here in our country. Don't limit yourself! Try those dishes from other countries . Isn't it interesting and exciting to try something new? As for me, Right now, I am most interested in Japanese cuisine so my family and I went to a very welcoming Japanese restaurant, Kampai!