http://japanese.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Japanese Language GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-08-27T08:30:48Z Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:30:48 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/09/03/summer-vacation-homework.htm In Japan, most children go back to school on September 1st, but September is not the beginning of the school year. The Japanese school year starts in April and ends... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/09/03/summer-vacation-homework.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:50:39 +0000 2008-09-03T08:50:39Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/27/the-origin-of-peeman.htm When I travel to a foreign country, I like to go to local markets. It is very interesting to see what local people actually eat or use. When you go... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/27/the-origin-of-peeman.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:30:48 +0000 2008-08-27T08:30:48Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/20/kawaisouna-zou.htm August 15th is the day that World War II ended. There are quite a few Japanese children books that talk about the war. "Kawaisouna zou," which was published in 1970,... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/20/kawaisouna-zou.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:34:52 +0000 2008-08-20T08:34:52Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/13/beijing-olympics.htm Are you watching the Beijing Olympics? The Japanese word for "Olympics" is "gorin," which is written with the kanji character for "five" and "ring". Japan hosted three Olympics in the... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/13/beijing-olympics.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:32:22 +0000 2008-08-13T08:32:22Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/06/ponyo-on-the-cliff-by-the-sea.htm If you are an anime fan, you’ve probably heard of Hayao Miyazaki. He is a great director of animated movies. All his work is amazing, but "Spirited Away" is my... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/08/06/ponyo-on-the-cliff-by-the-sea.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:43:05 +0000 2008-08-06T08:43:05Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/30/radio-exercises.htm As I mentioned in previously, Japanese summer is very hot and humid. The humidity reaches up to 70~80 %. It is obviously not a comfortable time, but there are many... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/30/radio-exercises.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:57:13 +0000 2008-07-30T08:57:13Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/23/doyo-ushi-no-hi.htm "Doyo ushi no hi" is a day in late July dedicated to eating eel. The day falls on July 24 this year. The custom began in the 18th century. Since... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/23/doyo-ushi-no-hi.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:05:34 +0000 2008-07-23T08:05:34Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/16/about-japanese-teeth.htm I went to the dentist the other day. In the middle of the treatment, the power suddenly went off. I got little bit nervous, as I had to keep my... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/16/about-japanese-teeth.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:53:41 +0000 2008-07-16T08:53:41Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/08/tobacco-vending-machine.htm I read an article about a tobacco vending machine that can detect if the purchaser is a minor. In some countries, the purchase of tobacco can be very strict. In... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/08/tobacco-vending-machine.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:49:31 +0000 2008-07-08T23:49:31Z http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/02/slippers-for-bathroom.htm My mom came to visit me last week. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I am very close with my mom. It was nice to see her and we... http://japanese.about.com/b/2008/07/02/slippers-for-bathroom.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:21:59 +0000 2008-07-02T08:21:59Z