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Akutagawa Prize awarded to Tetsushi Suwa, Naoki Prize goes to Kesako Matsui
The selection committee for the 137th Akutagawa and Naoki prizes (sponsored by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Literature) met in Tokyo on July 17, awarding the Akutagawa Prize to Tetsushi Suwa's "Asatte no Hito (The Day-after-tomorrow Person)" and the Naoki Prize to Kesako Matsui's "Yoshiwara Tebikiguasa (Initiation to Yoshiwara)."
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000170
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Monthly Reprintings: "365 Bedtime Stories" published by Asuka Shinsha
Reprintings of "365 Bedtime Stories" (Asuka Shinsha) are continuing nonstop. The book was reprinted monthly between November 2006 and June 2007, with these recent printings reaching 55,000 copies. The first printing of 5000 in November 2005 quickly sold out, due in large part to successful sales promotions by bookstores.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000171
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[VOL.6] Whither Youth? - by Roland Kelts
By now, the images associated with Japan's global pop juggernaut are new to no one. Pokemon, launched in 1996, is a multibillion dollar multi-media empire, extending into 68 countries worldwide. Its bright yellow, perky-tailed mascot soars above 5th Avenue in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, right next to an old pup named Snoopy. Fashion-fanatic Harajuku girls are now called "the Harajuku Girls," a Japanese dance troupe touring the world and gyrating in sold-out stadiums alongside a blonde singer named Gwen Stefani. Hello Kitty manufacturer Sanrio's overseas outlets now outperform their domestic counterparts, and anime- and manga-devoted clubs and conventions have sprouted and bloomed in foreign soils like Takashi Murakami's psychedelic smiley-faced flowers...
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http://www.trannet.co.jp/pre_up/web_news/2007/column/rolandcolumn.html
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SELF-HELP / RELATIONSHIPS |
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Cures for the Empty Inbox Blues
by Hayato Oda
[Self-Help, Relationships]
A man typically neglects to send his girlfriend text messages when he's busy or when he has no doubt that she loves him. The girlfriend becomes insecure and resentful when she waits too long for his messages. She tries to put his love to the test, and as a result sometimes drives him away. This is an all-too-common scenario.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=05000022
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COOKING / NUTRITION |
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New Grains
by Yumiko Otani
[Cooking, Nutrition]
Among the 50 recipes are mixed grain tartlet, boiled taro topped with savory awa millet crumble, buckwheat vegetarian sausages, icicle radish simmered with glutinous kibi millet, and hie millet parfait. A self-avowed gourmet, Yumiko Otani, used to lead an ultra-busy, irregular life, frequently eating out. The grain diet changed all that and brought her to a healthy lifestyle.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=05000010
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SHORT STORIES / FICTION |
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Fujisan
by Randy Taguchi
[Short Stories, Fiction]
Four stories of Mt. Fuji reflect four different views of this Japanese symbol, the great Mt. Fuji that emboldens and empowers those who live in its realm. A man with a cult history and a suicidal woman are both searching for the meaning of life. Three teenagers living like the robots of their parents are looking for an answer to life and death.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=05000027
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JAPANESE COOKING - Enjoy Japanese food at out of Japan |
Sunomono Salad:
Cucumber and Wakame Seaweed Salad
with Rice Vinegar Dressing
This cool, refreshing salad makes an excellent summertime appetizer. Quick and easy to make, the salad tastes best after chilling in the refrigerator for about an hour. Salting the cucumber slices draws out some of the moisture, so they stay crisp in the salad. It also helps blend the flavors of the vinegar dressing.
Dried wakame seaweed is deep green in color and is often used, lightly crumbled, in making seaweed salad and miso soup. It will expand significantly when rehydrated. Wakame is low-calorie and virtually fat-free and a rich source of minerals. It’s purported to help rejuvenate the skin and hair. You can find it at Asian supermarkets.
Written by Kaoru Chatani
A member of TranNet and freelance translator based in Detroit, Michigan
♦ INGREDIENTS
(4 servings)
T = tablespoon
t = teaspoon
oz = ounce
1 English cucumber (about 1 pound*), peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 T pre-cut dried wakame seaweed**
1/4 t salt (divided into two 1/8 t portions)
5 T rice vinegar
1/4 t sugar
1/4 t low-sodium soy sauce
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 oz*** imitation crab stick
* 1 pound = approximately 450 grams
** wakame seaweed can be found at Asian markets.
*** I oz = approximately 30 grams
♦ How to make sunomono salad
1. Sprinkle cucumber slices with 1/8 teaspoon of salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze out excess water.
2. In a small bowl, soak dried wakame in water and let stand until softened − about 10 minutes. Drain; press to remove any excess water. Add the wakame into the cucumber slices.
3. Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl and mix well.
4. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber and toss well to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
5. Serve in individual dishes. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and imitation crabmeat.
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Let us know, if you have tried JAPANESE COOKING.
We would be please to hear your voice with your picture.
Mail to>> rights@trannet.co.jp
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MOJI - A Collection of Funny Origins of Sushi Toppings and Sushi Fish Names |
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Fish species are written using a variety of kanji. Each epecies has its own kanji name. It's said that not all such kanji names originated in China: many were created in Japan. Let's study the origins and meanings of fish names.
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