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Myanmar students learn Chinese calligraphy in summer vacation

STORY: Myanmar students learn Chinese calligraphy in summer vacation DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese calligraphy classes 2. various of the China cultural center in Yangon STORYLINE: Some students in Myanmar have spent much of the summer vacation learning Chinese calligraphy at the China Cultural Center in Yangon. Myintzu Theint, 25, has been learning brush calligraphy at the center. "I'm happy to learn Chinese calligraphy here. I'm very interested in the Chinese language," Myintzu told Xinhua on Tuesday, the final day of the Chinese calligraphy class. "It is my first time of using a brush in writing. I feel calmer and more concentrated in writing the Chinese character strokes with a brush," she said. The center on March 24 launched summer courses on Chinese culture, including two calligraphy classes for using a brush or a pen in writing. Each class has 15 students aged 12-25. "I like both Chine

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Teen golf player Ishikawa returns home

NARITA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa gives a press conference at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture on April 12 after returning home. His debut at the Masters Tournament ended in disappointment April 10 after he missed the cut by five strokes. Ishikawa, at 17 the second-youngest player after Tommy Jacobs to compete at the Masters, struggled to a 5-over-par 77 in gusty winds at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, to finish 73rd on 6-over 150 at the first major of the season on the U.S. PGA Tour.

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Lee Dong Hwan wins career 1st in Japan at shortened Mizuno Open

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Lee Dong Hwan lifts his first silverware on the Japanese tour after playing just five holes at the Yomiuri Country Club in Hyogo on June 24 as the final round of the Mizuno Open Yomiuri Classic was canceled due to bad weather. The up-and-coming South Korean shot three straight 68s through the third round and wrapped up the shortened tournament with a 54-hole total of 12-under 204, four strokes clear of six players tied for second.

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Miyazato, Moromizato LPGA orinetation for newcomers

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's golf phenom, Ai Miyazato speaks with reporters after attending an orientation for the new LPGA Tour members for 2006. Miyazato claimed her U.S. LPGA tour card on Dec. 4 after winning the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes.

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Miyazato wins U.S. LPGA tour card

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan poses for photos with an LPGA International Legends Course flag in hand after claiming her U.S. LPGA tour card on Dec. 4. She won the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes, making her the runaway winner at 17-under-par 343 in the 90-hole event.

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Miyazato wins U.S. LPGA tour card

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan smiles after claiming her U.S. LPGA tour card by winning the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes at the LPGA International Legends Course in Florida on Dec. 4.

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Miyazato wins U.S. LPGA tour card

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off in the final round of the LPGA qualifying tournament at the LPGA International Legends Course on Dec. 4. She won the tournament by a record 12 strokes, making her the runaway winner at 17-under-par 343 in the 90-hole event.

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Fudo takes Nichirei Cup golf in seesaw final with Webb

TOKYO, Japan - Yuri Fudo shakes (L) hands with Karrie Webb of Australia at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 12 after winning the Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf tournament, defeating two-time defending champion Webb by three strokes.

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Miyazato wins U.S. LPGA tour card

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off in the final round of the LPGA qualifying tournament at the LPGA International Legends Course on Dec. 4. She won the tournament by a record 12 strokes, making her the runaway winner at 17-under-par 343 in the 90-hole event. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato, Moromizato LPGA orinetation for newcomers

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's golf phenom, Ai Miyazato speaks with reporters after attending an orientation for the new LPGA Tour members for 2006. Miyazato claimed her U.S. LPGA tour card on Dec. 4 after winning the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes. (Kyodo)

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Lee Dong Hwan wins career 1st in Japan at shortened Mizuno Open

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Lee Dong Hwan lifts his first silverware on the Japanese tour after playing just five holes at the Yomiuri Country Club in Hyogo on June 24 as the final round of the Mizuno Open Yomiuri Classic was canceled due to bad weather. The up-and-coming South Korean shot three straight 68s through the third round and wrapped up the shortened tournament with a 54-hole total of 12-under 204, four strokes clear of six players tied for second. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato wins U.S. LPGA tour card

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan smiles after claiming her U.S. LPGA tour card by winning the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes at the LPGA International Legends Course in Florida on Dec. 4. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato wins U.S. LPGA tour card

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan poses for photos with an LPGA International Legends Course flag in hand after claiming her U.S. LPGA tour card on Dec. 4. She won the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes, making her the runaway winner at 17-under-par 343 in the 90-hole event. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Lee Bo Mee 3 shots off pace in Japan LPGA event

Lee Bo Mee takes aim before hitting her shot during the second round of the Yokohama Tire PRGR Ladies Cup at Tosa Country Club in Konan, Japan, on March 12, 2016. The 2015 Japan LPGA money leader sat alone in third at 6 under, three strokes behind South Korean compatriot and pace-setter Kim Ha Neul. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Teen golf player Ishikawa returns home

NARITA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa gives a press conference at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture on April 12 after returning home. His debut at the Masters Tournament ended in disappointment April 10 after he missed the cut by five strokes. Ishikawa, at 17 the second-youngest player after Tommy Jacobs to compete at the Masters, struggled to a 5-over-par 77 in gusty winds at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, to finish 73rd on 6-over 150 at the first major of the season on the U.S. PGA Tour. (Kyodo)

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Japanese golfer Mone Inami

Japanese golfer Mone Inami is pictured in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on May 23, 2021. Inami won the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open by six strokes the same day for her fifth victory in 12 events so far on the Japan LPGA Tour in 2021.

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Golf: Out of contention Matsuyama focusing on incremental improvements

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a bunker shot on the eighth hole during the third round of the Dell Technologies Championship at TPC Boston on Sept. 3, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 1-under-par 70 to sit 12 strokes off the leaders in equal 36th after the third round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Out of contention Matsuyama focusing on incremental improvements

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama reads the line on the 12th hole during the third round of the Dell Technologies Championship on Sept. 3, 2017, at TPC Boston. Matsuyama shot a 1-under-par 70 to sit 12 strokes off the leaders in equal 36th after the third round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan's Matsuyama finishes 2nd at U.S. Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 18, 2017. Matsuyama finished in a tie for second with a 12-under 276 total, four strokes behind winner Brooks Koepka of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan's Matsuyama finishes 2nd at U.S. Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie on the fifth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 18, 2017. Matsuyama finished in a tie for second with a total score of 12-under 276, four strokes behind winner Brooks Koepka of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan's Matsuyama finishes 2nd at U.S. Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot on the third hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 18, 2017. Matsuyama finished in a tie for second with a total score of 12-under 276, four strokes behind winner Brooks Koepka of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan's Matsuyama finishes 2nd at U.S. Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits an approach shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 18, 2017. Matsuyama finished in a tie for second with a total score of 12-under 276, four strokes behind winner Brooks Koepka of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan's Matsuyama finishes 2nd at U.S. Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits an approach shot on the 14th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 18, 2017. Matsuyama finished in a tie for second with a total score of 12-under 276, four strokes behind American Brooks Koepka. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama trails by 4 strokes at Phoenix Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie on the second hole during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona on Feb. 4, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 3-under 68 to tie for third at 12 under, four strokes behind South Korean leader An Byeong Hun. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama trails by 4 strokes at Phoenix Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan chips the ball on the first hole during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona on Feb. 4, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 3-under 68 to tie for third at 12 under, four strokes behind South Korean leader An Byeong Hun. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fudo takes Nichirei Cup golf in seesaw final with Webb

TOKYO, Japan - Yuri Fudo shakes (L) hands with Karrie Webb of Australia at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 12 after winning the Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf tournament, defeating two-time defending champion Webb by three strokes.