http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/rss masumi's latest journal entries Lang-8 Inc. Wed May 30 02:56:27 UTC 2012 Wed May 30 02:56:27 UTC 2012 Lang-8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lang-8 As well it should.

However, there are still many foreigners in Japan.
A British man who I watched on TV is one of them.

He had lived in a small town in Hokkaido for fifteen years.
After the issue of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant came out, he had wondered whether he should go back England or not. And all of his friend urged him to go back England.

He had decided to go back home and moved to Saitama.
At there, he watched an interview on TV.

An old woman was on the interview.
She said "I lost everything. But I wouldn't go anywhere else. Because I have been belonged here."

When he heard her interview, he changed his mind at once.
Next day, he left for Hokkaido to rebuild.


Some friends of his became upset when he got back.
However, after they understood his decision, they felt a sense of gratitude.

Now, he and his friends have been working together for their community.

Posted at Fri Apr 15 16:04:34 UTC 2011
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/889398 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/889398 masumi Fri Apr 15 16:04:34 UTC 2011 After the main shock occurred in March, the alert has became delivering alarms to our cell phones and TV.

While I was on a train last morning, cell phones rung at once.
Once I hear the alert, my heart leaps into my mouth.
The warning sound is too laud and it cites anxiety every time.


Japan Meteorological Agency announced about the loss of precision of this system few weeks ago because of the aftershocks.
However, this is the only system which we are able to protect ourselves before an earthquake comes.

But I realized that I can't do anything on a train...




Posted at Tue Apr 12 23:45:11 UTC 2011
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/885605 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/885605 masumi Tue Apr 12 23:45:11 UTC 2011
At first, I didn't think it was so big. But five seconds later, I realized that this was not the same as usual and I huddled under my desk at once.

During the earthquake, I was crying in horror.
The shaking continued one or two minutes and it seemed like endless time.

After the earthquake, colleagues and I escaped the building and went to the evacuation area.
There were hundreds of people and we couldn't understand what happened.

The second shock of the earthquake occurred several minutes later.
There were some lightings on 15th foolr, I guess.
And those were swung hard as if its cables would break.
Also, our building itself was swug hard as if it would jar with the next building.
Some people were screaming in horror and I couldn't see our building with tear.

After things calm down, we were back to the office and began to go home.
All trains stopped due to the earthquake. However, a colleague of mine came to the office by car. Thus, she gave me a lift a part of the way.

Traffic was hell.
I left her car on the way and began to walk.
There were hundreds of people walking on the street.
I couldn't use cell phone to call but not internet. Thus, I checked the distance on internet.

It was less than 20 kilometer from the point. Therefore, I decided to go home on foot. Because I was desperately worried about my dog and cat.

It took about four hours to my house.
Fortunately, there was not broken stuff and they were safe.
I couldn't watch TV because cable television didn’t work. After an hour, it fixed and I was shocked by the damage on TV.
The tsunami was not seem like reality. Who would have expected this?


A series of aftershocks is still continuing now though it is decreasing.
However, I will never forget this huge crises and I would like to make effort toward the recovery.

I pray for the victims and wish for peace.


Posted at Thu Apr 07 01:04:26 UTC 2011
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/877362 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/877362 masumi Thu Apr 07 01:04:26 UTC 2011
When I saw the review in Amazon, that sounded typical to me. So, I had no intention of reading it even though I was interested in it somewhat.

I was reading 'My Sister's Keeper'.
The review of the book was pretty good, so I bought it then. BUT, it was difficult for me because there are a lot of medical and legal vocabularies.
And, a colleague of mine recommended 'Twilight' eagerly, and he brought the book for me. Thus, I switched it to 'Twilight' for a change.

Once I read the book, I was not able to stop reading indeed.
I could understand why girls prefer the book when I finished it.

I could finish it about ten days though usually it takes about one month to read a paperback. And now, I have been reading the second book, 'New Moon'.

I really fell for this vampire series ever since I've tried it out. ;-)

Posted at Sat Sep 26 07:18:37 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/244687 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/244687 masumi Sat Sep 26 07:18:37 UTC 2009 As I remained, I had wanted the iPhone, so I hadn't intended to renew the iPod nano.
However, the iPhone 3G is a little bit inconvenient.
I can't use Emoji, which is a small picture, in an email and Suica, which is a commuter pass.
Also I heard that the battery is not good.

Thus, I completely changed my mind when I saw the new iPod nano.
The shape is very stylish and it has some good functions, like the Cover Flow and the musical Genius.
Unfortunately, I couldn't buy the 18GB version because it was sold out.
Therefore I decided to buy the 8GB version.
My determination was so fast, but choosing color was very hard.

This is my birthday present.
It was meant to be because the renewal day was my birthday. ;)

Posted at Sat Sep 13 17:29:08 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/24244 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/24244 masumi Sat Sep 13 17:29:08 UTC 2008

Last weekend, I went to a BBQ party with my colleagues in spite of the bad weather.

I picked my colleagues up and went to Tanzawa-lake.
When we reached there, it was drizzling.
But the rain stopped while we were preparing the BBQ.

Do you know a watermelon splitting game?

In Japan, we sometimes play the game.
The rule is quite simple.

1. wear an eye mask.
2. search the watermelon and strike it with stick.
3. one who can break it is winner.


I could spend a lovely day with them.^^

Posted at Mon Aug 25 13:46:08 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/21354 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/21354 masumi Mon Aug 25 13:46:08 UTC 2008 The final was very exciting.

I think it's a miracle that Japanese team won because they lost the past two games.
The American team was strong indeed.

I wanna thank both teams for their nice play.

Posted at Thu Aug 21 13:17:26 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/20816 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/20816 masumi Thu Aug 21 13:17:26 UTC 2008


I went to Kiyokawa river which is beautiful river in Kanagawa.
The clarity of the water is very high and the color is bright blue but water temperature is too low, so I can't soak in the water long time.

BOO, who is my dog, likes 'eating' splattered water, so she paws the water happily though I can't understand what she is doing...

Also she can swim very well, but she is unwilling to swim...
Thus, I always put her in the water for her training. ;)

How is the photo? Her face is very serious, isn't it?

Posted at Sat Aug 02 09:19:27 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/18472 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/18472 masumi Sat Aug 02 09:19:27 UTC 2008 I bought the original book last year, but I couldn't read it.
For a reason, the book which is an American version is too heavy to hold...

Now I've been reading the Golden Compass in English, so I'll try to read the Harry Potter after I finish the book... :)

Anyway, is there anyone who read it already?
Please let me know the impression if you read it.

Posted at Sat Jul 26 14:22:34 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/17759 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/17759 masumi Sat Jul 26 14:22:34 UTC 2008


I went to see fire works yesterday.
The Yokohama opening the port memorial fire works is one of big fire works in Kanagawa.
My friend and I went to Yamashita park to hold a place at 1 p.m.
At the time, hundreds people had been waiting already...

I left my friend there and went back to home to put my car back.
And then, I went back by bus and train...

According to last year's data, 430,000 people went to see the fire works.
When I returned to our space, there were hundreds of thousands of people.
The fire works was held at 7:30 p.m.
It's very tough to hold a place, but the fire works were so beautiful and it really got to me!

Next big fire works will be held at Minatomirai on August 1st.

Posted at Mon Jul 21 01:21:43 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/17114 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/17114 masumi Mon Jul 21 01:21:43 UTC 2008 I had came to Yokohama by a company transfer and I've been living here for seven years.

Incongruously, people who live in Yokohama will say 'I live in Yokohama' if you ask them 'which prefecture do you live in?'.
Actually, Yokohama is a city of Kanagawa prefecture, but hamakko (this is a person who live in Yokohama) never say 'I live in Kanagawa prefecture' in common conversation (I've never heard it.) because they are very proud of living in Yokohama.

I couldn't understand why people never say their prefecture. But now, I will answer that 'I live in Yokohama' if you ask me...

Doesn't that strike you as weird?

Posted at Wed Jul 16 15:30:29 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/16616 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/16616 masumi Wed Jul 16 15:30:29 UTC 2008 There are some dog shops and I usually buy my dog's clothes at one of them.
The shop gave me an invitation of secret bargain sale last week, so my dog and I went there for both a walk and shopping today.

One who has the invitation can buy clothes at the half price, so I bought a shirt which can be matched with skirt which I have.
I can enjoy these clothes because it is possible to combine each other by buttons.

In Japan, small dogs are popular because of housing situation.
Especially, one who lives in near Tokyo is difficult to have a single-family house, so I think it is difficult to have a big dog.
However, I want to have a big dog someday...

Posted at Sun Jul 13 12:56:23 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/16207 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/16207 masumi Sun Jul 13 12:56:23 UTC 2008 1500 people was waiting when I saw a TV this morning.

I called softbank, which is a mobile phone company, but it was sold out within ten minutes at almost all branches.

According to a sales clerk, it is uncertain any definite date when the next arrival will be done.

iphone will have a great impact to Japanese mobile phone industry.

Posted at Fri Jul 11 15:12:02 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/16036 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/16036 masumi Fri Jul 11 15:12:02 UTC 2008 A Japanese movie named 'Hula girl' inspired me very much.

When I joined the lesson first time, it was very tough...
Because I have to almost always be in a half-crouching position.

Anyway,I've been addicted to it and I've been practicing very hard for the success of the rollout because it will be held on August 31,2008.

I don't have any confidence yet, but I wanna do my best.

Posted at Tue Jul 08 14:46:47 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/15639 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/15639 masumi Tue Jul 08 14:46:47 UTC 2008 There is no reason, but recently it has grown on me.
Especially I like tropical fruits. Mango, Passion fruits and Dragon fruits.

Common supermarket doesn't sell these fruits except Mango.
However, A big supermarket was opened a few months ago near my house and these fruits are sold at there.

I feel very happy that I can get these fruits whenever I want.

Posted at Sun Jul 06 14:35:56 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/15369 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/15369 masumi Sun Jul 06 14:35:56 UTC 2008 However, Apple contracted with a mobile phone company which is third share in Japan.
I'm contracting with another company, so I had intended to change my mobile phone company.

However, I realized that I can't change my contract because a new low was established last year.
According to the low, one who buy a new mobile phone can't change it at least two year, so I have to pay off benefit which I achieved from mobile phone company.
I inquired about the breakup fee, but it is very high...

iphone...I wanted it so much, but there is nothing I can do except giveup.

Posted at Sat Jul 05 12:18:15 UTC 2008
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/15246 http://www.lang-8.com/boo/journals/15246 masumi Sat Jul 05 12:18:15 UTC 2008