Spring (primavera) is a lovely season in Italy. From north to south, the Boot is covered with fragrant petals (petali) and green gardens (giardini). Continue reading
Spring in Italy
Mother’s Day in Italy
Needless to say that in Italy the “mamma” is an institution like in no other country. So it is no surprise that we have Mother's Day (Festa della mamma). Continue reading
Japanese Movies for Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother's Day by watching one of these two Japanese movies about moms and their children! Continue reading
Chinese spring vocabulary and a poem by Meng Haoran
Let's learn some spring vocabulary through a Chinese poem by 孟浩然 (mèng hào rán) called 春晓 chūn xiǎo - A Morning In The Spring. Continue reading
Popular Dog Breeds in Japan and the U.S.
According to registration statistics from Japan Kennel Club and American Kennel Club, most popular dog breeds in Japan and the U.S. are quite different. In general, large dogs are popular in the U.S, while smaller dogs are popular in Japan. Continue reading
Make a michelada for Cinco de Mayo!
Many will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo today with margaritas, but another great Mexican drink is la michelada, a type of cerveza preparada (a shandy, lit., a prepared beer), Continue reading
Children’s Day in Japan
こどもの日 Kodomo no hi Children's Day is celebrated in Japan on May 5, and it’s a national holiday Continue reading
Gym Vocabulary in Japanese
For those who workout at a gym, here’s a list of “gym vocabulary” in Japanese. I’ve never seen this kind of vocabulary list anywhere. I hope you’ll find it fun and useful! –Going to The Gym– ジム jimu gym … Continue reading
Django Reinhardt and the Gypsy Jazz Guitar Style
Jean Reinhardt, better known as Django Reinhardt, was a guitarist whose style of playing and composition gave birth to a style of jazz called gypsy jazz. Continue reading
Le Jardin Potager: The Food Garden – Traditions meets Sustainability in France
Le Jardin Potager (kitchen garden) is a food garden where vegetables are cultivated for a family or a relatively small group of people. Such a garden is both practical and a source of enjoyment. In the past, most noblemen with a … Continue reading