さしみ (sashimi, 刺身) is a traditional Japanese
dish found all over the world. Meaning �pierced body� (刺し= pierced; 身= body), it consists of a great variety of fresh seafood
being eaten raw. In regards to the safety of eating raw food, many restaurants
freeze the さしみ in a temperature of
-35C for 15 hours. It is often accompanied by soysauce and wasabi
(a strong-tasting spice which is also used to further kill bacteria that might
be present in the food).
さしみがすきです！
ケーキ (ke-ki) is a direct
translation of its English counterpart: cake. Made from flour and eggs, and
often other dairy products, cakes are sweet in taste. Often used in special
occasions such as birthdays and weddings, cakes are also served as desserts in
many Japanese restaurants. Some common flavours of cakes adored by the Japanese
are まっちゃ (maccha, 抹茶, green tea) and チョコレート (chyokore-to,
chocolate).
ケーキがすきです！
カナダ (kanada) is a country
we all know and love�Canada! Having the second largest landmass in the world,
it occupies most of Northern America. Although large, its population is only a
little over 33 million people, which is ranked 36th internationally.
Being a multicultural country, many Japanese people, young and old, seek
residence here in the land of rich natural resources.
カナダがすきです！
クリスマス (kurisumasu,
Christmas) is celebrated in Japan as well. Many beautiful decorations flourish
along the busy streets during the season, and the atmosphere is a warm white as
snow falls during winter. Unlike Canada, many shops remain open on Christmas
Eve, and Christmas Day. This fact invites families, friends, and lovers to walk
along the snow-covered sidewalks and enjoy the warmth instead of staying home.
クリスマスがすきです！
おんがく (ongaku, 音楽) means �music�. Music
makes the world go around! Many Japanese children are brought up in
families where parents expect their children to be able to play instruments,
such as the violin and the piano. Such practices train the ears of the children
and their eye-to-hand cooperation, as well as smoothening out hand/finger
movements. Nowadays, music is a huge, huge, hobby to many people all
around the world. Some famous singers in Japan are 宇多田ひかる (Utada Hikaru), and Orange Range.
おんがくがすきです！