Author Archives: BenClark

solar is light power fuels flight weight lifts ソーラーでふわりパワフル空の旅 ソーラーで　ふわり　パワフル　そらのたび A swiss organization built a solar powered plane in order to fly it around the world using only solar power. This will set a new aviation record. The plane is … Continue reading →

lantern boats float lightly glide out sea wash memory away 灯籠や思い出連ね沖へ発つ とうろうや　おもいでつらね　おきへたつ For the holiday of Memorial Day, there is a tradition in Hawaii. This tradition includes first building small boats. Then, a description of memories of loved ones is … Continue reading →

one person boat row across calm lake sandy sun watches 灼熱の湖畔の舟や一人漕ぐ しゃくねつの　こはんの ふねや　ひとりこぐ A kayak is a type of boat that one person can ride. You have to use an oar in order to row the boat. In the desert, … Continue reading →

telling travel stories different but still same humor finds way ユーモアで話題を探す旅話 ユーモアで　わだい を さがす　たびばなし Cultural similarities and differences are the currency of travelers and make great stories. In many ways people are basically the same yet find ways to act … Continue reading →

colored eggs hidden all round search furiously basket collects treats On Easter, it is traditional to hide easter eggs around one’s home. It is believed that the Easter Bunny miraculously delivers them. Guests have to search to find the hidden … Continue reading →

such tiny space sitting squeeze beside confine oneself 窮屈やサンドイッチの機内席 きゅうくつ や　サンドイッチ の　きない せき Sitting on airplanes these days is very uncomfortable. The airlines have reduced seating space in order to make more money by seating more people together. As a … Continue reading →

tick tock clock spring forward fall back time change rock 時の針進めて戻せ春と秋 とき の はり　すすめて もどせ　はる と あき In order to increase the amount of daylight during the day, people change the time twice a year. This happens once in the … Continue reading →

dark still forest single light pierces glass shadow lumbers past Every so often, trains break the stillness of the night in Kansas during their transit. Passing trains usually signal their passage by blowing a horn. In addition, the train’s headlight … Continue reading →