Hello, everyone! Russian seiyuu (voice actress) Jenya is here!　It is already autumn in Japan. This summer was really hot in many ways!

Of course, I am talking about 「The  International Red-White Singing Contest」

This year it was held in Osaka too. I was selected as MC for Osaka contest and was very glad about it! Wonderful memory!

My partner on stage was Sunny Francis. We met for the first time, so I was anxious if we can make the good stage together, but Sunny turned out to be really kind and funny person, and I learned from him a lot.

I thought - this is the real kindness, the real professionalism. I would never forget it, and I am telling it from all my heart.

We talked a lot on a stage, and introduced many performers that day!

Performance was really great! Such a high-level I wish more people could see it!　Not only the songs, but dance and performances were there too. It was real live and lively performance! I am jealous to those who came to see Contest as a guest.

Judges also came to the stage to perform and sing, warmness and joy were in the air! 

Live stage is so great. You can keep your best, you can grow when you participate this kind of events. Don’t forget how important to meet all the different people.

I want everyone to feel this air next year too!

This year we had Contest in Tokyo too, but I had to go to Russia to work and couldn’t join everyone, I am sorry. Of course, I am going to participate next year as well!

I may have said this before too, but “Red-White contest” made you forget  you are in Japan or Tokyo. It is Earth here, and everyone is human, that is all.

　Well, see you again!

ジェーニャ情報☆

Jenya’s info!

From 3rd of October, my regular program “Russian language on TV” is going to be on screens again, from the beginning. So you can show episodes you skipped or repeat with us again!　My corner is “Let’s remember! Travel’s words”I also have a lot of works I can’t introduce yet, so check my blog and twitter for the new information.

「テレビでロシア語」のウェブサイト

https://cgi2.nhk.or.jp/gogaku/russian/tv/

ジェーニャの公式ブログ：http://ameblo.jp/jenya/

ジェーニャのツイッター：http://twitter.com/jenya_jp/

 　　Today’s sweets!

I ate this when I went to Russia.Too bad it is not in Japan. 

Danissimo is sweet creamy cottage cheese dessert. It is not that sour as yogurt. It has jam or fruits inside, even chocolate too.This one is peach flavor, my favorite!

International Red-White Singing Contest in Aug. seeks performers!

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ENGLISH　RAKUGO　perofmance　movies

English rakugo performer MS Diane kichijitsu INTERVIEW 英国人落語家　ダイアン吉日さん インタビュー

zenjiro stand up comedy in Netherlands

Japanese Comedy ZENJIRO 「At McDonald in Japan」

Zenjiro & the Robot Comedian, PaPe-jiro

ENJOY　ENGLISH　RAKUGO！！　

欧米でも”RAKUGO”が大人気！！

英語を楽しみながら覚えることが出来ればこんなにいいことはない。大学生になっても就職や留学のためのTOEICやTOEFLのスコアアップだけではつまらない。
そこで、今、アメリカやヨーロッパでMANGA やANIME 同様に人気が急上昇の、”RAKUGO”に注目！！
実は、RAKUGOは、日本でも中学の英語の教科書で2012年に紹介されている。
ユーモアのセンスがないと国際社会で思われている日本人。本当にそうだろうか？英語落語をマスターして面白い国際人を目指そう！！

（2012年の中学の英語の教科書にもRAKUGOが取り上げられている。）


英語落語をまずは体験してみよう！！

キャナリー落語教室

2007年に始まった関東では唯一の英語落語教室。以前にグローバルコミュニティーの紙面でも紹介しましたが、英楽さんの本職は神田外語大学講師・プロの通訳ですが、落語暦も1984年に立川流に参加するなど大ベテランです。英語のレベルは問われないのでぜひ一度体験講座を受けてみては？

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問い合わせ：鹿鳴家（キャナリー）英楽
 kanariya.eiraku@gmail.com　 090-2909-3796

鹿鳴家（キャナリー）英楽氏紹介記事とエッセー

英語で笑いを取って注目度アップを目指そう！！
https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/englishrakugo1106_event_ja

英語落語の魅力　１　
https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/eigorakugo0730_event_ja
英語落語の魅力　2
https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/englishrakugo1110_event_ja
英語落語の魅力　3
https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/rakugo03_life_ja



関西はこちら！！　　
英語落語 おふく寄席

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桜と日本人 - cherry blossoms and japanese spirit

JAPANESE　CASTLE

Hello and Happy New Year, everyone!

This is 2nd number of my column, and today’s topic is “What is surprised me in Japan”

It is my 8th year in Tokyo and, to tell you the truth, I began to forgot the things that stroke me here at first. But there is still a lot to be surprised of everyday, that is why Japan is so great!

*Useful*
Japanese always think about how to make things comfortable.
Many foreigners love drink vending machines, and every year, there are innovations in them. Recently, you can see touch screen’s machines and tray to get your drink is easier to use now. Again, there are so many things you can buy by these! Like rice or stockings!
And, of course, it makes you a bit happier when you hear “Arigatou gozaimasu” voice from machines.
If you want to express Japan in one word, definitely, it would be “Useful”

*Clean*
“Kirei” also means “Beautiful” in Japanese, and Japan is very beautiful, but it is also very clean. This is because of that they clean it all the time, but also it is Japanese’s way of thinking. Don’t waste at the streets, and clean your place. Everyone would love to stay in such a clean country.

*Mountain’s view*



In Russia, we don’t have many mountains, so I am always amazed of japanese mountains. Of course, Fuji-san is one of my favorites too. I also love snow montains. I was raised in snow country, but began to snowboarding after I came to Japan. May be, the pretty view is one of the reasons, too?

*Hot springs*
We have Russian sauna, “Banya”, but I also love japanese hot spring’s special atmosphere. Especially open air bath when it is snowing. Unforgettable!
I think “Now this is Japan~” and get so happy in these moments.

*Hard workers*

I respect working Japanese with all my heart. Always smiling, always working with all theirs  might! They also know how to have fun after the work, so I can not agree with popular among foreigners “Japanese are working robots” saying. They are very human! I am glad I am able to work with them.

Being in Tokyo makes me to have all these feelings! Different places, different people, I am so glad to live in Tokyo. I am going to convey these feelings to you from now on too!

Today’s little corner
“Sweets to you”

Today’s choice is “Maccha Late”
You can drink these around the world now lately. Traditional japanese green tea and hot milk’s marriage. Japanese know how to arrange “east” and “west”!