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Additional Printings for Books on Improving Metabolism: Will Demand Increase This Year Too?
Through the support of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, a metabolism test will be included as a required part of medical exams starting this year. This news calls to mind a promising new book, "Avoiding Obesity Throughout Life," published in January by X-Knowledge. The author is Naokata Ishii, an accomplished writer whose publications include "Slow Training" and "Training Body Fat Away," both published by Takahashi Shoten.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000060
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JWH Author's Voice: Dream a little dream of ...
Moso photographer - Kazuma Ogaeri refers to himself by such a title.
His new photo collection "Railway and Girl" was published by Bunkasha in January 2008, and his exhibition, bearing the same title, was also held in Tokyo in early February.
But what is "moso"? It's a Japanese noun and originally a psychiatric term.
Its literary meaning is "delusion" or "obsession," but nowadays, we tend to use this word instead of "fantasy."
So what does a moso photographer do? He converts his fanciful imagination into reality and portrays it.
Brimming with curiosity, we went to the exhibition to meet this unique photographer...
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http://www.trannet.co.jp/pre_up/web_news/2008/column/authors_voice/ogaeri_en.html
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Kazuma Ogaeri
[Photography]
While Araki is renowned around the world for his bold and vivid depictions of everyday eros, Kazuma Ogaeri's works, in contrast, reveal such sensuality through exquisite angles with more subtlety. Having captured images inspiring boyhood flights of fancies for sixteen years, Ogaeri takes evocative pictures that clearly distinguish themselves from works of pretty, yet clinical works of art, and from ordinary slice-of-life shots as well.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000059
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ILLUSTRATED BOOK / SELF-HELP |
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My Brimming Heart
Fusako Ando
[Illustrated Book, Self-Help]
Racing heartbeat at the beginning, heart filled with love, uncontrollable tears, a sense of insecurity running through my mind ... The emotions of a girl in love are portrayed in Gogyohka (five-line poetry). Love spills out of 54 pieces of poetry.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000055
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ILLUSTRATED BOOK / CHILDREN'S / ANIMALS |
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Dogs Love People
Kengo Ishiguro and Tatsuro Kiuchi
[Illustrated Book, Children's, Animals]
The story is about the life of a seeing-eye dog called John, who was born with a star mark on his tummy. John soon leaves his "birthplace" parents for his "puppy raiser" parents, to become a seeing-eye dog. When John grows up, he has to leave his "puppy raiser" parents in turn, moving then to his "trainer'" parents. John is trained there and becomes an accomplished seeing-eye dog. Then John starts to work for a blind person, who is not keen on dogs.
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http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=05000031
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JAPANESE COOKING - Enjoy Japanese Food Outside Japan |
Curry Stew with Corn and Chicken
Originating in India, curry has become a very popular spice in Japan, where people enjoy using a milder version in a variety of dishes, such as stews, soups, sauces, noodles, pilafs, salads and stir-fries.
Curry powder is actually a blend of up to 20 different spices, herbs and seeds, usually including cardamom, chilies, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, fennel seed, ginger, nutmeg, red pepper, black pepper, saffron, tamarind, and turmeric. The mixture contains many powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that have been shown to support health of the cardiovascular system as well as the colon and, most recently, the brain.
Cream-style corn makes this recipe unique, adding a touch of sweetness to this mildly spicy stew and contributing to its creamy texture. Quick and simple to make, this healthful stew gives you lots of antioxidants through the corn, potato, carrot, onion and curry powder. On a chilly evening, a bowl of this hearty stew will satisfy your craving for comfort food! Serve with a loaf of warm, crusty bread.
Submitted by Kaoru Chatani
A member of TranNet and freelance translator based in Detroit, Michigan
♦ INGREDIENTS
(3-4 servings)
c = cup
T = tablespoon
t = teaspoon
lb = pound (= 450 grams)
oz = ounce (= 28 grams)
10 oz chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
2 T canola oil, divided
2 c onion, chopped
1 T curry powder
2 T flour
2-1/2 c chicken broth, fat-free, less-sodium
1 c carrot, thinly sliced
1 c baking potato, cubed and peeled
8 oz sweet corn, canned, cream-style
2 T green peas, frozen
♦ How to make Curry Stew with Corn and Chicken
1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken; saute until browned. Remove chicken from pan.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Stir in flour and curry powder; saute 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add carrot, potato, corn and chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until carrot and potato are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Stir in green peas. Serve.
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Let us know, if you have tried JAPANESE COOKING.
We would love to hear from you!
Mail to>> rights@trannet.co.jp
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MOJI - KANJI PICT•O•GRAPHIX |
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How do you study the written Japanese characters known as kanji? You stare at each kanji and make up a story in your head that you can mentally "attach" to the kanji to help you recall its meaning when you meet it again in the future. Some types of kanji have retained their pictographic forms and look very much like the objects they represent.
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