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NEWS
Gala's TOKYO MAP RIGHTS COOKING |
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NEWS
The Aversion Towards Business Books Nowadays "Until now, I've sometimes wondered if there wasn't something strange about the way my mind dwells upon organizing information." These are the words of Nobuyuki Okuno, author of "See Your Entire World in a Single Notebook," published by Nana Corporate Communication. His debut work was named best seller for the first half of the year by Tohan Publishers and Nippan Publishers, and ranked No. 4 in the business book category. It has sold 200,000 copies since publication, and continues to garner top rankings in every bookstore. Read More >> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000207 |
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Gala's TOKYO MAP Vol 2: Ueno at Sunset Some days ago I read Yoshimoto Banana's latest book, Sausupointo. The title refers to the southernmost point of Hawai'i, Ka Lae, also known as "South Point." The novel is partly set in this remote location, and as usual Yoshimoto's vivid depictions have the effect to make the reader travel through time and space and get there, in the very place where the narrative unfolds. I was tempted to suggest the editors to send me to Hawai'i, mostly because the view of the neverending rain out of the window didn't fit well with my reading, but I soon had to admit it would be difficult. More easily, I could get on a train of the Yamanote, stand in the crowd, get off at Ueno and visit the other place named in the novel: the Shinobazu Pond. Read More >> http://www.trannet.co.jp/pre_up/web_news/2008/column/tokyomap/02.html |
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RIGHTS This Issue's Feature: NON-FICTION (part 2) 
The Last Messages from the Angels [Non-fiction, Poetry] Nanami Matsubara Before becoming a nurse, the author was working immensely hard for a trading company in Japan. However, a crucial encounter with a certain gentleman in the company marked a turning point in her attitude to life. This experience and the insight born of it have supported her ever since: "take care of the present, so that you will have no regrets when the time comes for you to die!" More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000024 
The Love Agents[Non-fiction, Romance] Shoko Mizutsugi The Love Agents are group of private eyes who specialize in helping their clients with relationship problems. Are you crazy about the beautiful girl next door, but haven't the guts to ask her out? Incognito Love Agents will befriend her and set up a scenario that'll turn you into friends. In one case, an agent pretends to hit A girl with a bicycle and runs off - and then the client shows up like a hero. An agent even gives one girl a DVD containing a subliminal image of the client's face, which secretly brainwashes her to think about her would-be lover. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000017 
Diary of World Schooling[Non-fiction, Travel] You Iwamoto Rights sold to: China, Taiwan You Iwamoto is a typical 20-year-old college student, but he reaches a point where he cannot deny that something very important is lacking in his life. He makes the decision to leave his family, and friends, take one year off from school, and goes abroad. This book is his diary as he travels throughout Asia, Africa and Oceania doing volunteer work. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000006 |
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COOKING 
Japanese- Restaurant Style Ginger Flavor Salad DressingThis is my most asked-for Japanese recipe. It was shared by a friendly sushi chef who was confident that giving away a few trade secrets wouldn't hurt his business. It's that famous ginger flavored dressing served over the house salad in every Japanese restaurant in America. The rumor is that this particular type of dressing was originally created in the 70s by a then-struggling (now international chain) Japanese restaurant in order to please the American palate. Over the years, according to the old-timers, it has gained unexpected popularity among Americans and Japanese alike. And it is now standard in every Japanese restaurant across the world. It has a unique flavor and texture, and people have a hard time guessing what it's made of. The great surprise is that it has far more nutritional value than the iceberg lettuce and cucumbers underneath. Actually, it's chock-full of Vitamins A, C and E, dietary fiber, and health-promoting phytonutrients. Lemon juice, carrot, and sesame oil provide antioxidant vitamins; vinegar, ginger root, and celery lower blood pressure; garlic and ginger root again lower cholesterol; vinegar, garlic, and onion are known for their antibacterial and antifungal properties; vinegar and garlic are also beneficial for boosting energy and metabolism. Who would have expected all this from a salad dressing? Submitted by Miki Wada A member of TranNet and freelance translator based in New Jersey INGREDIENTS (Makes 3/4 cup) T = tablespoon 1/2 clove garlic 3/4-inch (approx. 1.9 cm) long piece of ginger root 1/8 onion (Do not use more than this, or dressing will taste bitter) 1/2 carrot 1/2 stalk celery 2 T lemon juice 2 T rice or white wine vinegar 2 T soy sauce 2 T sesame oil 2 T vegetable oil (or flaxseed oil for Omega-3 fatty acids) 2 T ketchup salt and pepper to taste How to make Japanese- Restaurant Style Ginger Flavor Salad Dressing 1) Peel and cut vegetables into chunks. 2) Purée all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Refrigerate and use within a week. |
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