The Japanese tourist who joined Pakistani mountain tribe

By Aidan

Jul

14

The Japanese tourist who joined Pakistani mountain tribe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/13637608

 

Chinese Fast Trains

By Aidan

Jul

7

China now has an extensive network of fast trains.

http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/move-over-airlines-trains-number-one-with-a-bullet-20110603-1fkjo.html

Spelling Bees

By Aidan

Jun

30

Spelling contests are popular contests for schoolchildren in the US.  English pronunciation is not consistent, which makes spelling a lot more difficult than a language such as Japanese.

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110604a6.html

Studying at Disney World

By Aidan

Jun

23

A plan to let students study at Disney World in Florida.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110603004786.htm

Nightingale Floors

By Aidan

Jun

16

The floors that are designed to squeak when people step on them are known in English as nightingale floors.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110603004786.htm