Sunday, August 30, 2009

Finepix real 3D

OMG, this camera is extremely cool! It has the 3D digital imaging system that lets us enjoy 3D images without the need to wear special 3D glasses. I think 3D digital camera will be absolutely next standard. So I just wait for the prices come to down!

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Shinsengumi, 新撰組!!





Today I found the interesting movie from Youtube, so check it out!





I like world history, and Japanese history as well. I'm a huge fun of Shinsengumi (新撰組), which are special police force organized by special Samurai who wore the unique uniform and were trained to be a master of the sword.
All members have to follow the extremely strict rules made by Toshizo Hijikata, who I like the most among Shinsengumi, and if someone in the group broke any rules, he had to commit seppuku (suicide)....I can't imagine in today.

Toshizo, he was known as "the demon of the Shinsengumi", became the prominent military leader and resisted coming new era(明治維新) to protect samurai's society till the last. he was absolutely the "Last Samurai". Btw, his first name sounds similar to mine, so I like my name!



As you can see it, their actual style seems very different than films or another movies that Hollywood depicted. Film companies tend to exaggerate or mislead true history, for making viewer enjoyable. In fact, it is difficult that present actor perfectly portrays a real Samurai. Cuz I think all Samurai possessed murderous stare(eyes?) that we modern Japanese lost.They faced risks od death any time to keep own honor and protect community they belonged to. We can't make such a serious facial expression : ( , but their eyes make me think they are cool! Don't you think?



Hi there!

I'm gonna make my Journal that is mainly talking about my impression living in U.S and interests. Also I wanna introduce some Japanese culture and stuff. Excuse me for my poor English cuz I'm Japanese. I wanna improve my English to make English Brog!