Something we might find difficult to appreciate here in Australia is the extensive brilliance of the Japanese rail system. And if that wasn't enough to impress us already, it just keeps getting better and better. The maglev (or magnetic levitation) train has just this week broken its top speed record at an amazing 603km/h! Have a read about the costs and implications of launch of these trains, which is still planned for over 10 years in the future.
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When my students study Pets in our Wan Wan, Gaa Gaa (Woof Woof, Quack Quack) unit, we usually start off by discussing some of the cultural differences with pet ownership, onomatopoeia and the Japanese's love for animals of many kinds. Case in point this week when the story of a strange pet living in uber-urban Tokyo came to light. Typically found in the Southern Sahara desert area, this pet walks the streets of Tokyo, sometimes dressed in some pet outfits. One thing is for sure, there's no pulling on the leash and it makes for a leisurely and enjoyable time of pet exercising! |
The image above is Copyright to Andy Gray, Japanwindow.com, 2005
Used with permission, 2014 Shin Senseiis a teacher of Japanese for secondary students. She studied at The University of Melbourne majoring in Japanese language and has lived, worked and studied in Japan. In Australia, she has also worked in private industry as an executive assistant and translator before becoming a teacher. Archives
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