執筆者 Modern English | 2012年11月19日 | Pictures
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth, if you measure by height above sea level. Its peak is 8,848 meters above sea level. Many people attempt to climb it, but it is very dangerous. The first people to successfully climb Everest were Edmund Hillary and...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年11月12日 | Pictures
This is Kolob Canyon, located within Zion National Park in Utah. It is known for its colorful beauty and diverse landscapes, as well as Kolob Arch. This panorama is made from 5 separate photos edited together. This picture is from Emery at the Onohara school. See his...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年11月05日 | Pictures
This is a sunset viewed from the top of Takozushiyama. It is a small mountain, only 136 meters high, but it has a great view of Wakayama City and Wakayama Bay. The sun is setting behind Awaji Island, which is easily visible from Wakayama. This picture is from Emery at...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年10月29日 | Pictures
Ginkgo leaves are a beloved symbol of fall in Japan. In America, they are thought of more as a nutritional supplement. It is uncommon to see the leaves or fruits, but you can find the name on the labels of different herbal concoctions. The name can be spelled as...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年10月22日 | Pictures
What is orange and round and sweet, and eaten in the fall? Persimmons are well-known in Japan, but actually they can be grown in many other places as well, such as the U.S., Europe, and Brazil. America also has its own species of persimmon, and there are other...
