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In an attempt to save Uchinaaguchi, a language spoken on the Okinawan islands of Japan, Okinawan Americans are learning the language in Gardena (Los Angeles).

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Foreign language exam results and ability

Posted on 2012年10月02日 | 10/02/2012 by

I’ve been curious lately about the meaning of the results from foreign language exams. I used the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) as the main rubric and found the equivalent levels given by the ACTFL (American Council … Continue reading →

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JetPens giveaway at Super Cute Kawaii

Posted on 2012年09月05日 | 09/05/2012 by

I am a big fan of Super Cute Kawaii. They are on the constant lookout for kawaii items from all over. From now until September 17, 2012, they are taking entries for a giveaway – a $25 gift voucher to … Continue reading →

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UNIQLO West Coast flagship store to open October 5, 2012

Posted on 2012年09月02日 | 09/02/2012 by

There is finally an opening date for the UNIQLO store in San Francisco! I am super excited after reading this press release from Uniqlo. The official opening date for the UNIQLO West Coast flagship store in San Francisco is October … Continue reading →

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Uniqlo pop-up now open in San Francisco

Posted on 2012年08月21日 | 08/21/2012 by

An Uniqlo pop-up store has opened in San Francisco! Here is the press release from the Uniqlo website. The store opened on August 9, 2012 and will continue until the end of September when the Uniqlo flagship store opens. The … Continue reading →

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Word of the week #204: strawberry

Posted on 2012年06月27日 | 06/27/2012 by

One day the word ichigo came to mind, but I could not figure out the meaning of the word. It means strawberry! Chinese: 草莓 [ㄘㄠˇㄇㄟˊ] Japanese: 苺 (イチゴ) (ichigo) Korean: 딸기 (ddalgi) French: une fraise Remember to visit my other … Continue reading →

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Word of the week #203: firefly

Posted on 2012年06月08日 | 06/08/2012 by

We’re back to the original format for “Word of the Week” posts. Once a week, I explore a word in different languages. The word for this week is firefly, the little insect that lights up. Chinese: 螢火蟲 [ㄧㄥˊ ㄏㄨㄛˇ ㄔㄨㄥˊ] … Continue reading →

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Uniqlo flagship store to open in San Francisco in Fall 2012

Posted on 2012年05月03日 | 05/03/2012 by

I’m a bit late to the news – Uniqlo is opening a flagship store in San Francisco. The store will be located at 111 Powell Street, in Union Square. It takes the space that DSW occupied. I am extremely excited … Continue reading →

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Book review: “The Story of Sushi” by Trevor Corson

Posted on 2012年01月25日 | 01/25/2012 by

I really liked the book “The Story of Sushi” by Trevor Corson (Harper Perennial 2008). It was smooth read and filled with a lot of information. The book follows students attending a course at a sushi academy in California. The … Continue reading →

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A foreign language scene on “NCIS: Los Angeles”

Posted on 2011年11月04日 | 11/04/2011 by

This is the second time I’ve noticed a foreign language on “NCIS: Los Angeles.” LL Cool J, as Agent Sam Hanna, speaks Japanese while verifying information on a case. He speaks to a Japanese woman on the phone. The way … Continue reading →

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