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weekly look at local issues, people and places, compiled by Ben Carlisle
Kumiko explodes a few , I myths as she tells of
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than not it casts up images of sushi, mono lithic car factories and Gilbert and Sullivan's
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"The Mikado". Think Japanese - think
of a serious, hard-work ing race, but of a slightly crazy disposition. Think of screaming psychotic m a so ch is ts su b je c t in g themselves to degrading acts of public humiliation in th e game show "Endurance", brought to our TV screens by Aus tralian media guru Clive
James. Our perception of the
average Jap an e se lies somewhere between a Samurai warrior and a car worker with a camera around his neck getting drunk in a karaoke bar. While we mock the image of the Japanese, as we see them, we are s lig h tly
scared of them too. Clitheroe-based Japanese
cultural exchange visitor Kumiko Isoda (28) con founds the hype of the stereotype in every way, which, I suspect, has as much foundation in the truth as the American view of the English as tea- addicted, croquet-mallet- swinging Hugh Grant clones. That is part of the reason
hen we think of Japan, more often
to realise th a t all their Gameboys and Nintendos are made in Japan." While teaching at Edis
ford, and at St Paul's CE School in Nelson, she has found her charges a delight. She said: "They are so friendly and open. Wherev er I go in the school, child- dren say 'hello' to me. I t is really nice, because in Japan the children tend to be more shy and more restrained." In turn, headteacher Mrs
Mary Hallewell reports th a t Kumiko has proved extremely popular at the school. "She's been here for the last six weeks and the children and staff have enjoyed haying her immensely. The children in particular find her quite fascinating. We're really reluctant to let her go," she said. In order to give the chil
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dren a glimpse into Japan ese ways, Kumiko dressed up in a ceremonial kimono worn for festival days such as the Japanese new year. She has taught some of her pupils origami and how to count to ten in Japanese by using a novel system of mnemonics. "One is ichi, and I get the
children to pretend to scratch themselves all over when they say it. Ju is 10, so when they say that they pretend to drink juice. It's really good fun," she explains. She has shown teachers
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why Kumiko has come here from her home town of Saitama on the outskirts of Tokyo - to try and break down a few cultural barriers and teach young children in the area about life in the Land of the Rising Sun. She has been staying with a host family in Clitheroe since October and in that time has been brushing up on her English and finding out all about Lancashire
life. Working at Edisford Pri
mary School, she has been amused by some of the little ones' innocent misconcep tions about her country. "They thought Japan
was part of China," chuck les Kumiko good naturedly, "and they asked me if we had cars. They didn’t seem
and children how to con duct a Japanese tea ceremo ny where Kumiko has served soothing green tea in the time-honoured fashion of Japanese etiquette. Like many Japanese,
KIMONO-CLAD Kumiko makes friends with Edisford Primary School pupils Kyle Bchncll (11) and Danielle Brayshaw (11) (180399/5/ 11a)
Kumiko says she feels as if she has one foot in old tradi tional ways and the other in a modern hi-tech society in a constant state of flux. Her father a furniture maker, no longer crafts traditional items but manufactures modern designs, because that is where demand lies. Is this shif t in values a good
thing or a bad thing does she think? "I think a mixture of cul
tures is nice. There are good parts to modern Japan and good parts to the tradition al one. But I think it is
important th a t we don't lose all the old ways," she
answers sagely. What does she think of
England? "I like the fact th a t I can see sheep near where I am staying. I enjoy watching them, because you don't get to see tha t many sheep near Tokyo. I can see the stars here, too, and I love the scenery. It is very different from back homo," says Kumiko, who back at home works in the duty free shop a t Tokyo Airport. She has found English food to her liking and
claims she has put on a lot of weight even though she looks as light as a Madame Butterfly to me. "You have puddings with everything. Even a t lunch you have these big desserts; wo hard ly touch them in Japan. I do miss sushi, though. It is very healthy and very tasty, so, before I came, I ate lots of it, because I knew I wouldn't be having it for a while." Another hit with her has
been those fine bastions of English communities - pubs.
Karaoke queens reign supreme
"I like them very much here, they are very different
in style to our bars. Ours tend to be more modern and you have to take your shoes off to go into them,"
she says. Hard to imagine th a t
taking off over here, some how. Although judging by the cacophony that can be heard emanating from vari ous Clitheroe hostelries on karaoke nights, one part of Japanese culture seems to have been readily absorbed into Lancashire bar life - for better or for worse.
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tions were in order, and that he was on the verge of discov ering quite a lot of nice things about people he had known
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and misjudged for years. Folks he had considered awk
ward had more troubles than he could have imagined. Their aches and pains affected their outlook on life and they were more to be pitied than blamed. In our Lenten readings about
Jesus, we are considering One who knew He had only a short time to live. With heightened perception, He knew the inevitable conse
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THE future looks bright for Clitheroe's karaoke queens Sheila Thompson and Christine Maynard after putting the finishing touches to their first CD. Thanks to the financial support of
the Mangrove Hotel landlord, Mr John Young, the duo, called "Just
Us", who made their singing debut at the Clitheroe pub, were able to record three of their favourite tracks at Padiham-based Viva Recording Studio. And Mr Young has been on hand to help again by designing the cover sleeve of the CD, which is cur rently being snapped up by friends
t h b o u g i h t p f o r t h e w e e k
told the man who was aware that he was about to die that congratula
quence of His way of life and teach ing, and tried to prepare His disci
ples for the days ahead. His enemies were always trying
to find something in His actions or words to use as evidence against Him and have Him put to death. His healing on the Sabbath day never went unnoticed. The religious leaders of His day realised that Jesus was never impressed by their sham righteousness, and considered that life would be easier if Jesus were no longer around to let them know th a t He had noted their hypocrisy. He was well aware of their short
comings, and know all about their liking for the honour of the best seats at public functions and their
lack of charity towards the needy widows and poor people. Jesus had become popular as a
religious teacher, who spoke in true sincerity with a special kind of authority, instead of relying in the main as they did, in quoting from the traditions of the Elders. They were offended because of this, and sought to do all in their power to discredit Jesus, who so often clever ly evaded their scheming traps. The ordinary people, who lis
tened gladly to Jesus, noted the clear difference in the teaching of the Pharisees and their parroted remarks. The Pharisees in turn, who had loved to bask in the praise and attention from their listeners, gradually sensed the change of alti
tude. The disciples knew th a t they
were on the eve of some very important development, and thought of the possibilities of their holding high office in the kingdom of right, but even they failed to grasp the truths Jesus sought to reveal to them. With hindsight, we can read
more than the disciples did in the warnings Jesus was giving them. Despite what we know happened next, the crucifixion and glorious resurrection of Our Lord, we too are apt to be slow to grasp the full significance of that first Easter, so let us all pray for the Holy Spirit to lead us into all the truth.
Joe Stnnsfield
and relatives. "Just Us" will be performing at Clitheroc's Craven Heifer, in Whalley
Road, on Tuesday. Pictured are Sheila (left) and Chris
tine handing over a copy of their CD to Mr Young. (210399/09/06)
ised by sup e rv iso r Mr Ashley Williams, wine and spirits manager Mr Keith Harris and office adminis trator Ms Judith Bullock, who would like to thank colleagues and shoppers for their support.
Not rare bird
FOLLOWING our item last week about a white cock pheasant, several readers have told us that they are unusual, but not rare. One has been seen recent
ly at Dutton, and may pos sibly be the same bird as the one reported to us in Hurst Green. Some have also been seen at Newton. An albino effect is thought
most likely to be the cause - the global warming theory we mentioned has no sup port in the Ribble Valley!
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