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The Unknown Love of Mishima On April 25, Yuzankaku Publishers released Embarking to "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion:" A Love Discovered, a nonfiction work written in novel form describing a love relationship of Yukio Mishima. In the summer of 1954 when Mishima was 29, he began a four-year relationship with a woman ten years his junior, an affair which is said to have had a considerable impact on his later writings. Read More >> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000085 Breaking out of the "Secret Room," Aiming Towards the Next Generation On April 3, a single-volume novel entitled Crimson Room was released by Sunmark Publishers. The first printing of 8000 copies, which marks the debut of novelist Toshimitsu Takagi, is not generating much interest at present. Still, events leading up to the creation of this book as well as plans for further developments incorporate numerous contemporary themes: the fusion of media forms, possible international expansion, the antithesis of existing literature, together with upcoming changes in bookstore shop fronts. Read More >> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000084 |
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Japanamerican Eye Vol 12: Murakami X 2 by Roland Kelts Two newly published books - Art Space Tokyo and A Wild Haruki Chase - feature essays I wrote about men named Murakami. When the books arrived in my mailbox last week, I considered the apparent coincidence. Takashi Murakami, 45, is the Japanese visual artist whose pop-inspired, mass-produced sculptures and paintings (not to mention gift shop trinkets and branded Luis Vuitton bags) have led critics to brand him an heir to Andy Warhol. Haruki Murakami, 59, is the Japanese author whose sometimes surreal, dreamlike writing has invited comparisons to Franz Kafka, whose posthumously-named 'Franz Kafka Prize' he was awarded in Prague two years ago. Read More >> http://www.trannet.co.jp/pre_up/web_news/2008/column/rolandcolumn.html |
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RIGHTS This issue's Feature: SELF-HELP (part 2) 
Happiness, Good Luck and Good Things Come to You - Happy Rules That Make Miracles Happen [Self-Help] Nami Yoshikawa Even if it seems a miracle to you, you can achieve your dreams, whether of meeting your soul mate or finding the ideal career. All you have to do, says Nami Yoshikawa, is to understand the simple workings of the universe. Our thoughts are made of atoms, just like everything else. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000033 
Beauty is in the Mind [Self-Help, Manga/Graphic Novel] Yasuyuki Sato Sato says, "Everybody has an inner beauty." The question is, how we can discover that dormant inner beauty. Here, he reveals 70 simple practices that help us find our inner beauty, and become a happy, adorable person. Small lifestyle changes, like having a bath in the morning, can bring about a great change in you. Laugh, smile, cry... be in tune with your emotions. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000028 
You Too Can Create Miracles - How to make money, fulfill your dreams and find the perfect mate![Self-Help] Nami Yoshikawa Any woman can attract the man of her dreams and develop a happy relationship. Any woman can make her dreams come true and achieve lasting success. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000023 
Little Tips for Big Dreams[Self-Help, Manga/Graphic Novel] Hiromi Tanaka In this book Tanaka shares with us her key to achieving her dreams. She says that the secret is in starting with something small. In "Little Tips for Big Dreams," Tanaka shows us how we can do this through dozens of simple tips that we can start practicing today. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000013 |
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COOKING 
Oyako-don(Chicken and egg rice bowl) Chicken is very popular all over the world. Why? Maybe one reason is that unlike beef or pork, it's not banned by the major religions. Japan offers several traditional chicken dishes, such as teriyaki chicken and yakitori. One of the most popular chicken dishes in Japan is a rice bowl dish called oyako-don. As the name suggests, its main ingredients are chicken and eggs: oyako literally means "parents and children," reflecting the fact that both chicken and eggs are used in the same dish. These ingredients are all simmered together with onions in a soy sauce, and then served as a topping on a large bowl of rice. Such a dish is called donburi. Though oyako-don is just a whimsical name, the recipe might be a good one to remind us of the warmth shared by parents and children! Either chicken legs or breast can be used for oyako-don. Chicken legs are rich in Vitamin B2 and iron, and their fat content is moderate. Eating chicken legs is good for preventing lifestyle-related diseases such as arterioscleroses. In comparison chicken breast, with less fat than found in legs, is rich in Vitamin A and niacin and particularly effective in protecting us from catching colds. What's more, eggs are often called "a complete nutrition food." So this oyako-don should give you lots of energy! I've been fond of oyako-don since childhood. I remember the delicious hot meal of oyako-don that my mother used to make. Now I feel it's my turn to make one for her whenever I go back to visit Japan. Oyako-don is not really a party meal, but a nice family dish that makes your entire family smile for a while! Submitted by Yuko Tamaki-Welply A member of TranNet and freelance translator based in Southern Spain INGREDIENTS (2 servings) c = cup g = gram T = tablespoon t = teaspoon 400 g cooked rice 100 g chicken legs or breast, cubed 2 eggs 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 c water 2 T soy sauce 1/2 T sugar 1/2 t dashi (soup stock) 2 T mirin(optional) How to make Oyako-don 1) In a small frying pan, simmer the water, dashi, sugar, soy-sauce and mirin (if used). 2) Add the chicken and the onions and simmer for approximately 3 minutes over medium heat. 3) When all the ingredients are cooked, add the beaten eggs and cook until soft boiled. 4) Slide the topping onto the hot cooked rice, served in a bowl. |
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