We think you're near Los Angeles

New York Language

Book Review: The Flame Alphabet by Ben Marcus

The Flame Alphabet by Ben Marcus is a dark and haunting novel that explores the power of language, and how society would be affected without it...
Read more

Don’t 'nihon' go crazy, take affordable Japanese courses today

  • Japanese language
  • October 24, 2011
Tell someone that you are studying Japanese and you will most likely see that person’s eyes widen. The individual has just:Remembered that...
Read more

Writing in U.S. Style Remains Language Issue for India's LPO Industry

Not many lawyers, unlike freedom fighters, would rue being "children of Macaulay" these days. The dollars and pounds are ringing in,...
Read more

Travel myths

Not everyone hates Americans In fact I cam across more people who screamed and jumped for joy when they found out I was a foreigner. Most people...
Read more

Use your phone to tell his mood

Ever wish you could tell what mood your date is in, even if you haven't actually met him yet? Soon you'll be able to know just that. A new...
Read more

29th Annual Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival this weekend at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

How many days does it take to plan a party? Three hundred and sixty-four, if you're Anita Jacobs and you're planning a two-day gala for...
Read more

How important is transparency in your writing?

How much should your style call attention to itself? There's no one answer to this question, but remember that the more your style calls...
Read more

Cherry blossom festivals in the New York City area

The cherry blossoms may have bloomed and left Japan already, but the festivals for the iconic Japanese flower are just beginning in the New York...
Read more

This week's Japanese cultural events

This week has much to offer if you're interested in learning about Japanese culture in New York City. Music, plays, art exhibits, and lectures...
Read more

The right j-CATION makes all the difference

The Far East wasn't so far away on Saturday, when the Japan Society hosted j-CATION: Taste Japan. The daylong event was about the joys of...
Read more

Pages