Comments on: 2010: The year of the Tiger http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/ Japan News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jim http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389491 Jim Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:05:27 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389491 Actually its the year of the WHITE tiger, or gold according to the Chinese, occurs every 60 years. Actually its the year of the WHITE tiger, or gold according to the Chinese, occurs every 60 years.

]]> By: YAJIUMA http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389459 YAJIUMA Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:58:40 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389459 explanation: A sea horse is called Tatsu-no-otoshigo, in Japanese. Tatsu-no-otoshigo means an illegitimate child of dragon. explanation:
A sea horse is called Tatsu-no-otoshigo, in Japanese.
Tatsu-no-otoshigo means an illegitimate child of dragon.

]]> By: jikku http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389425 jikku Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:53:11 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389425 They will probably use tatsu-no-otoshigo (seahorse) or leafy sea dragon. They will probably use tatsu-no-otoshigo (seahorse) or leafy sea dragon.

]]> By: Dynasty http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389393 Dynasty Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:49:56 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389393 What will they do on the year of the dragon, I wonder. What will they do on the year of the dragon, I wonder.

]]> By: YAJIUMA http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389387 YAJIUMA Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:57:01 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389387 Hahaha... Even Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple adopted Gregorian calendar from 19th century. Hahaha…
Even Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple adopted Gregorian calendar from 19th century.

]]> By: Rob A http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389385 Rob A Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:06:03 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389385 The tiger's all like "Aren't you supposed to let me catch and eat that cow thing?" Also, the preview image for the second video looks like the Ox stepped on the mouse. The tiger’s all like “Aren’t you supposed to let me catch and eat that cow thing?”

Also, the preview image for the second video looks like the Ox stepped on the mouse.

]]> By: hiMe http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389381 hiMe Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:28:53 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389381 The Chinese calendar is actually a lunisolar one. Whereas Japanese one is specifically based on Solar now. The Chinese calendar is actually a lunisolar one. Whereas Japanese one is specifically based on Solar now.

]]> By: laggedreaction http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389380 laggedreaction Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:30:35 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389380 Well, the whole Chinese Zodiac is based on the lunar calendar, so if you if you don't use the lunar calendar then there is no reason to use the Chinese Zodiac. Also, why would these animals sign over their reign on the Christian New Year? That makes no sense. Well, the whole Chinese Zodiac is based on the lunar calendar, so if you if you don’t use the lunar calendar then there is no reason to use the Chinese Zodiac.

Also, why would these animals sign over their reign on the Christian New Year? That makes no sense.

]]> By: Laura http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389378 Laura Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:16:18 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389378 For 2010-2011, good luck little rabbit! For 2010-2011, good luck little rabbit!

]]> By: hiMe http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389377 hiMe Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:43:32 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389377 Japan chooses Arithmatic>Lunar Sightings. Fruits basket is an excellent representation of the Zodiac. Even though the main character takes time getting used to.[Well did for me] Japan chooses Arithmatic>Lunar Sightings.

Fruits basket is an excellent representation of the Zodiac. Even though the main character takes time getting used to.[Well did for me]

]]> By: YAJIUMA http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389366 YAJIUMA Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:52:43 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389366 Unfortunately we Japanese don't celebrate New Year by lunar calender. It's regretful we lost another chance to drink. Unfortunately we Japanese don’t celebrate New Year by lunar calender.
It’s regretful we lost another chance to drink.

]]> By: James Watt http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389362 James Watt Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:26:05 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389362 <blockquote>January 1st is just another reason to drink.</blockquote> Which is TOTALLY different from western countries.

January 1st is just another reason to drink.

Which is TOTALLY different from western countries.

]]> By: Roppongi Health http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/01/01/2010-the-year-of-the-tiger/comment-page-1/#comment-389361 Roppongi Health Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:49:25 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=14808#comment-389361 Asia celebrates according to lunar calendar, not western. January 1st is just another reason to drink. Asia celebrates according to lunar calendar, not western. January 1st is just another reason to drink.

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