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Ken, 18, Japan

Languages: English, Japanese, and a little French

Hobbies: Writing stories and poetry, Art, Cooking, Violin, learning languages, accents, and movies.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The waiter: 2 of 40
It was six, and I was expecting Mrs. Terry Fry to come in the door at any moment and sit at her favorite table in the non-smoking section. Mrs. Fry came to the restaurant at least twice a week. Nobody liked Terry. She was short-tempered, argumentative, sulky, obese, and going on seventy-four. I busied myself at the counter p... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes How to make risotto: 2 of 25
This traditional rice dish from northern Italy is loved for its rich creamy texture and compatibility with vegetable dishes. In the Middle Ages, risotto was nothing more than rice cooked in water or broth, mixed with whatever herbs or meats the peasants had available. Today, risotto has evolved into one of the most popular d... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods A look at traditional East Asian food: 1 of 9
The most internationally popular cuisines of East Asia come from China, Japan, and Korea. While these cuisines have a few basic similarities, in this article we will take a look at their respectively exclusive characteristics that set them apart. It may be worth noting before we delve into these delicious descriptions that t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 65 of 454
The Bottled Dream I tossed my dream upon the sea Saying goodbye as off it drifted Into the horizon, to drown its destiny. And a burden from my heart was lifted As it floated past eye's scope. I danced released of chains, of faking, And there appeared a brighter hope Outshining the pains of forsaking. And as the sands of time... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Guide to traditional Japanese desserts: 1 of 6
A Brief History Japan's ancients, like their contemporaries across the seas, enjoyed dried fruits and nuts as confectioneries. However, Wagashi did not emerge as an art form until the advent of rice cultivation and rice processing. The earliest Wagashi were rice based. Made of pounded sticky rice and shaped into balls and du... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Misconceptions about Japan's geisha women: 1 of 6
International interest in Geisha escalated considerably with the publishing of Arthur Golden's 1997 novel "Memoirs of a Geisha" and Rob Marshall's recent film of the same name. Yet, around t the world, the role of Geisha in Japanese society is still rather vague, and even in their native Japan to a decidedly lesser degree. T... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The wind: 18 of 97
The Wind (and I) There is no one on this hill Except the wind (and I). I wait here patiently until The clouds go rolling by. Until the clouds sink down below The line where the sky ends, And all the hues of blue follow The clouds to where the rainbow bends. Until the sky turns red and burns, Turns black, and then the moon Wi... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Strangers: 3 of 15
When told as a child not to talk to strangers I asked my mother who would qualifiy to be one. Basically, it meant people I didn't know, which was pretty much everybody. My aunt told me not to trust half the people I met, and she didn't tell me which half she was talking about. So I was afraid of strangers, which meant I was ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Finding bugs in the house: 16 of 75
Who still watches eighties movies? I sometimes do, because the TV guide and remote control are always closer than the video rental. You might remember an eighties comedy flick called "Her Alibi" starring Tom Selleck and Paulina Porizkova. Basically, Tom thinks Paulina may be a murderess, but gives her an alibi because she ha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Japanese marriage ceremonies: 2 of 8
It's been said the Japanese are "born Shinto, married Christian, and buried Buddhist."It's amusingly true. Here we will take a brief look at the recent trend of Christian weddings and learn a little about traditional Shinto weddings. It is worth noting that elements of west and east are often blended in these weddings so tha... More..