Danjiri Festival
Wednesday May 14, 2008
My hometown has a danjiri festival in May every year. Danjiri is a traditional wooden float in the shape of a shrine or temple. The taiko (drum) and kane (bell) are used to play the danjiri rhythm. Whenever I hear the sound, I get very excited. I was not able to see the festival for several years, and when I saw it and heard the rhythm again, I was almost in tears. It surprised me how much I missed it and was moved by it. I think many cultures have rhythm rooted in its country and people. My nephew and niece visited my parents place during the danjiri festival this year. They loved it and followed it through the town.
Japanese Translation
Japanese Translation
Comments
””’(Nice wards Nice times
“I saw it and heard the rhythm again”
“I was almost in tears”
nothing I can say it ,just festival missed you too)”””’
Namiko_chan can you tell me about what these songs say
Moriyama Naotaro – Kouhaku Perf 05-06
Moriyama Naotaro 森山直太朗 – 虹
Moriyama Naotaro 森山直太朗 – 虹
Interesting festival, what does Danjiri celebrated for? thats the beauty of each country isnt it, whereever you go you can see, feel and experience the different cultures and traditions that makes each community different and unique.
Nimiko:
Greetings from Oregon! I am writing because I just returned from my Uncle Toru’s funeral in Seattle, WA. Being with family on my mother’s side (she is Japanese, ethnically) I got to thinking about my middle name. I would like to change it to honor my heritage. I am hoping to retain the initial, J. Do you have any suggestions for a man’s middle name which begins with the letter J? I thought of Jiro, as I am a second son. (My second’s son’s middle name is Kenjiro.) Thank you!
James
Danjiri…very interesting, I really have to do some research on that. I love Japanese culture more than my own, and I embrace every bit of Wisdom that is bestowed upon me. I just wanted to give my respects and hope everyone here is blessed.
Also, may the Higher Power truely Bless you Namiko san, I’ve been following your help off and on for 3 1/2 years, Kanji is the most challenging, yet, it’s beauty is significant. Bless you
Hi Nimika,
I aiways read this bez i m learning japanese.This gives me good knowledge of Japanese culture.
Namiko san,
I have learned to love nihongo and enjoy learning it through your gracious and interesting stories and activities in your website. I admire you. Thank you very much. I have been here now in Japan for almost 9 months now as a missionary. Take care and more power to you!
Aa Namiko-sensei, Japan is so awesome. You’re so lucky you’re Japanese ^___^