Have you heard of the plane solar impulse 2(ソーラー・インパルス)? It is a very light plane, flying only with solar energy. It can store the energy in batteries, so the pilot is able to fly through the night, too. The solar impulse team is trying to fly around the world in about 13 trips. They started […]
Mooo or Mo—? Animal Sounds in Different Languages
How are languages different? How can we “compare” 2 languages? Every language is unique and although there are many shared characteristics, the differences are what make learning a new language both difficult and interesting. Phonetic range, written forms, historical context and cultural background all affect the development of any given language. For this reason, the […]
Spring cherry blossoms near Azamino (あざみ野)
Well this year the cherry blossoms have come, but instead of going to one of the famous parks like Chidorigafuchi we decided to see them in our local area. Since I have been riding my road bike all over Kanagawa (神奈川) these past few years I have discovered some great spots. I was even able […]
