石川県の伝統工芸品である九谷焼が、なんと自動販売機で手に入れられることになりそうです。KANAZAWA — If a vending machine that provides colorful accessories and knickknacks sounds appealing, look no farther than Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture. Loca…

話題になっているアメリカンフットボールについて、審判の方に焦点を当てた記事がありました。The head referee of the controversial American football game involving a late hit by a Nihon University player said he was "stunned" by such a flagrant…

Today, I took an EIKEN grade 1. I think I did well in Part 4, writing section, thanks to my habit of writing a short diary in English. In addition, the theme is about the 2020 Summer Olympics. I’m sort of familiar with the theme.On the oth…

Dear Dr. Tanabe,I took a STEP exam today. As a whole, the exam was not just tough but challenging for me. The reading section, especially Part1, made me realize the importance of learning words and phrases more. Some of the questions were …

I took a STEP exam today. It was so difficult I didn't have enough time to answer some of the questions. I was not able to understand many words as a whole, so Part1 was a disaster. The Reading section had long passages, and some of the ar…

今週、中米・ニカラグアで大統領支持者と反支持者の間で武力衝突が発生し、少なくとも15人が死亡したそうです。At least 15 people were killed during protests this week in Nicaragua, raising the death toll of the nation’s six-week political uprisi…

小野寺防衛相は、シンガポールで開催中の「アジア安全保障会議」で北朝鮮をテーマに講演をしました。SINGAPORE--Japan, finding itself effectively sidelined in moves to hold a historic meeting between the leaders of the United States and North Kor…

Dear Dr. Tanabe,I'm finished with a STEP exam. Here are my reflections.I did not do well, even though I recognized almost all words and expression. This is because my reading speed is too slow. I had to read the same sentences repeatedly. …

先日、語学研修の授業ではグループ対抗戦によるquizが行われ、終わり際にクラスメイトの1人（quizの敗者側）が “I’ll hold a grudge against you guys!” と言っていたのを聞き逃しませんでした。先生の方は微笑といった印象でしたが、実際の意味が汲み取れな…

東京都新宿区歌舞伎町のコインロッカーから、生後間もない女児の遺体が見つかった事件で、警視庁は死体遺棄容疑で25歳女性を逮捕しました。25-year-old woman arrested over body of newborn baby found in coin lockerTOKYO Police in Tokyo said Saturday …

Good morning Professor Tanabe,I'm going to take an Eiken today. Last time I was short of 15 points to pass the first round. I remember that I did not score well in its English composition section. Ever since, I began to write any correspon…

本日はtop dogとそれに関連する表現を紹介します。この表現はAdvanced Listening and Speakingという授業で、ビジネスに関する内容を扱った時に出てきました。 まず、top dogという表現自体、topとdogのそれぞれからあたっても手持ちの辞書に載っていなかっ…

I will take an Eiken today. Naturally, I feel very nervous. I don't think I have spared enough time to prepare for it, however, I believe in what I have done in the seminar and just give it my best. I will send some comments and impression…

東京外環道のうち、埼玉と千葉を結ぶ区間が開通しました。New section of Tokyo Outer Ring Road opensA new 15.5-kilometer section between Misato, Saitama Prefecture, and Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, of the Tokyo Outer Ring Road opened on Saturda…

ミャンマーの政府は、ロヒンギャのイスラム教徒を帰国させる可能性を示す第一歩となる国連との合意に達したと発表しました。On Thursday, the president’s office in Myanmar said it would establish an independent commission of inquiry into human righ…

More hospitals use apps to watch over patients at homeAn increasing number of medical institutions are using smartphone apps to help improve the lifestyles of patients suffering from diabetes and heart failure while also providing them wit…

舞妓、芸者についての記事から単語を紹介します。Darari no obi, which accentuate maiko’s backs with their elegant designs, have become a byword for maiko. The dangling sash makes maiko look smaller and childish.（以下省略）http://the-japan-ne…

CNNに世界一大きな馬と世界一小さな馬についての記事がありました。 Horses come in all shapes, colors and sizes. From the Falabella miniature horse, to the tall British Shire. And just like horses that hold records for being the fastest, there…