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Why Do We Study Ancient Literature

 When you were a high school student, ancient literature was a must subject. Probably almost all students wonder why they study it. In fact, I'm one of them. Today, I'd like to talk about this. Some people say it is a good subject to learn about people in ancient times or their lives, while others say there will be a lot of things to study but ancient literature. I support the former though I have a different opinion from theirs.  The reason we study the subject is that by studying classic literature, our lives will be wealthy. For example, as you know, in ancient times men went to women's houses and if men went there for three days in a row, they married. Today, we can't imagine this custom, but it is natural at that time. Moreover, every time men returned home, they have to write a letter which has a lot of expressions such as paronomasia, metaphor, and so on to women. They were judged whether they were cultural or not and whether they are suitable with the women from...

Definition of Outstanding Person

 Who is an outstanding person?? What do you think?? I'd like to talk about my definition.  Generally speaking, one who has a lot of money has a tendency to be an outstanding person. On the other hand, one person may say those who have much money think only about money, so they are less unlikely to be such people than those who don't have.  My opinion is the latter. As you know, Junshi, who was born in China a long time ago, thinks people by nature have a bad nature, so they should do a lot of good deeds and be humble. This is how people can be rational.  I like his idea. For instance, it is possible for all people to be criminals. This is a little too extreme... However, I don't think it is too exaggerated. Even those who violate laws have reasons to behave that way though never do I support criminals. This is why the rich have a tendency to show their bad side because of much money, I think.  I definitely want to be an outstanding person in the future. However ...

Christmas

 Christmas day is coming soon! This year, I'll be with my family. I have no plan for Christmas, but I'm happy only to be with my family. I'll talk about life in Saijo. I think a lot of Japanese people enjoy the day. In Japan, not so many people are Christian, but when did this custom occur?? I'll tell you about this today. Though there are various opinions the event about Christmas took place for the first time in 1521.  Later, this almost died out. Then in 1900, the shop on Christmas opened and a lot of people came to enjoy the day. That is from 1600 to 1900 Japanese people are not interested in Christmas. It is really widespread since the Syowa period like today.  When you have knowledge about Christmas, you'll enjoy more! Let's have fun even though you make efforts to achieve your goals every day. Forget nuisance things only in the day.

A Falling Birthrate and An Aging Population

 Recently, it is said (especially in developed countries) that the number of elderly has been increasing, but that of children decreasing. This is because most developed countries have enough medical equipment for people in the country to live longer than they used to. Today, I want to tell you my opinion about this situation in Japan. First, I think the Japanese government should take some measures to prevent this situation. Without any situation, it won't improve. If the government continues not to do some trials, Japanese industries will start to decline.  Then, as some decades have passed, Japan might become one of the developing countries. This results in an increase in the number of the poor and the country would be a collapse.  These days, there are a lot of unmarried people. This is also a major concern. In Japan, (not only Japan) we have a lot of problems to settle, not only a falling birthrate and an aging population.

One's True Character

 Today, I finished reading a book whose title is 'One's True Character' written by Ioka Syun. So, I want to explain this book. First, the outline of this book is how one's life is destroyed by one woman. Probably, in the first chapter, you'll think that the main character is so stupid that this book is a little too exaggerated. But if you were in his place, can you conclude you wouldn't do like him. I think you are likely to do as he did if you are a man. In the third chapter, the main character is a woman and her life is destroyed too. Why does the one destroy each person's life?? You can enjoy yourself more if thinking about the reason than reading normally. As the story goes, two police officers try to investigate these affairs. They didn't know much about it at first, but gradually they came to know the truth. I think this is also one of the interesting points of this book. Through this book, you can understand people's true characters and make t...

Scientific American: Gel-Based Sensor Continuously Monitors Wounds for Infection

      Today I read an article about infection. They said how to detect the enzyme which works as an infection indicator. Moreover, they said this system could apply to electronic devices.  If you are exposed to some bacteria, they detect it and notify you. There is also another system. It is that you can see images of bacteria by using electronic information.

My Opinion about Human Life

What is life?? Why are we born?? Probably no one can answer this question properly, because there are no answers. Each person has a different opinion. Today I want to tell you my opinion.  Firstly, I think life is to live until you die. This is the clearest answer to the question. However, everyone has their own life different from others of course. Whether he is happy or not, rich or poor, this is life.  If you want to be happy, you have to study hard.  One who doesn't study hard is less likely to be happy than one who studies hard. But one thing I can say clearly is that whether one is happy or not depends on whether he can do what he wants to do or not. Even though he has not studied hard before, he will be satisfied with his life if he can do what he wants to do. I study hard and want to be rich and happy in the future. Secondly, the reason why we are born is to contribute to other people's lives. I don't say that one who contributes to is not worth living, but I want...