January 17, 2005
Food:Kitsune-udon
Udon is an intimately familiar food to every Japanese. In
particular, Udon of Kansai(Osaka/Kyoto) region is known for its
depth of flavor with its rich broth. Udon dishes are named
according to the ingredients added to the noodles, and
Kitsune-udon, which contains abura-age(fried soybean curd), is the
most popular dish.
Food:Okonomiyaki
The literal "okonomiyaki" means "cooked as you like it". So,
according to the diner's own individual preference, it is made by
adding a variety of different ingredients to a base of grated yam,
wheat flour, water, cabbage, and eggs, pouring the mixture onto a
griddle, and frying it like a pancake. After cooking, Okonomiyaki
is flavored with brushed-on Worcestershire-style type sauce and
mayonnaise, topped by a sprinkling of aonori (dried seaweed powder)
and dried bonito flakes.
Food:Takoyaki
Takoyaki is very popular as a light meal or afternoon snack in Osaka, and it is said that the number of Takoyaki stores is 5,000 or even 10,000. Made by adding diced octopus to a liquid paste of wheat flour and pouring the mixture into round metal molds to fry into little balls. We can buy Takoyaki cheaply and eat it while it is still hot.
Area:Nara and Kyoto
Next to Osaka Prefecture, there are two historical cities, Nara
and Kyoto. Until the capital was transferred to Tokyo in 1868,
these cities were capital cities of Japan. (Previously, the capital
had moved to the palace of whichever emperor was reigning.) In 710
A.D., the capital city of Heijo-kyo (Nara city) was built, and many
temples were transferred to, and constructed at Heijo-kyo. In 794
A.D., the capital was transferred to Heian-kyo (Kyoto city), and
the city flourished as the seat of Japan's imperial court for over
1,000 years. These cities are being blessed with a great variety of
historical, cultural heritage, including temples, shrines, and a
castle which are recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritages.
Area:Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum
Sakai is famous for Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, which is the
largest toumbs in the world.
Area:Sakai City
With a population of more than 800,000, Sakai is the 2nd largest
city in Osaka Prefecture, and 13th largest city in Japan. Sakai
made new start as a "core urban city" in April 1996, and aims to
make a tangible and positive contribution to
community-building.
Sakai has developed as a fishing port during the Kamakura Period,
and later as a sea transport center for western Japan. During the
Sengoku Period (Age of Civil Wars), Sakai served as a trading
port, handling the overseas trade from Ming Dynasty China,
Portugal and Spain. At that time, Sakai developed as a unique
moat-surrounded town, and flourished as an autonomous city.
Area:Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture, located at the approximate center of Japan, is the second smallest prefecture in Japan. The area is only 0.5%(approximately 1,890 square kilometers) of the nation's entire land area, but it has 7%(8.8 million) of the entire population. So, it's making Osaka the second most populous prefecture after Tokyo. Furthermore, of all foreigners registered in Japan, 15.6%(approximately 210,000 foreigners) reside in Osaka.
January 1, 2005
SKYLINE BNR34 GTR 1999
(GASOLINE,DOHC,TURBO).W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,NAVI
LAND CRUISER PRADO KDJ121W TZ 2004
3000cc(DIESEL,TURBO),W-SRS,ABS,WAC,PS,PW,ALLOY,SUN-ROOF,ROOFRAIL
Mercedes-Benz WDC16113 ML270CDi 2001
2700cc(DIESEL),4SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,ROOFRAIL
WISH ZNE10G X-S PAKAGE 2003
1800cc(GASOLINE,DOHC),W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,BODY-KIT,ALLOY※OPTION SUN-ROOF
PAJERO V78W EXCEED 1999
3200cc(DIESEL,DI,IC,TURBO),W-SRS,ABS,WAC,PS,PW,ALLOY,SUNROOF
LANCER CT9A GTA 2003
2000cc(GASOLINE,DOHC TURBO),W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY
LAND CRUISER HDJ101K VX-LTD G 1998
4200cc(DIESEL,TURBO),W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,SUN-ROOF,ALLOY,ROOFRAIL
BMW X5 3.0i 2002
3000cc(GASOLINE,DOHC),SRS,ABS,SUNROOF,AC,PS,PW,NAVI,ALLOY
BMW Z3 1998
1900cc(GASOLINE,DOHC),W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,LEATHERSEAT,ALLOY
