2024-09-22 Artists Keep Ancient Japanese Craft Alive
Eiko Araki is an expert of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft. The craft has been passed down for more than 1,000 years on the island of Shikoku.…
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Eiko Araki is an expert of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft. The craft has been passed down for more than 1,000 years on the island of Shikoku.…
In her small kitchen, Idowu Bello looks over a gas cooker while stirring a pot of eba, the thick West African food made from cassava root. Kidney problems and chronic…
The American space agency NASA has cleared a spacecraft to launch next month to look for possible signs of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa. Agency officials announced plans for the…
Britain’s last coal-fired power station is set to close at the end of this month. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station sits in central Britain’s East Midlands area. It has been producing…
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Swimming is a great exercise for staying healthy. But it can also be a life saving skill and help to…
Celebrations across the United States are taking place to mark National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a yearly tradition that honors the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. The month-long…
Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers. The country’s current retirement age is now one of the lowest among the world’s major economies. The move comes…
From VOA Learning English, this is American Stories. Our story is called “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.” It was written by Stephen Crane. We will listen to the story…
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Mohammadreza about the usage of the words “avant-garde” and “vanguard.” Question Dear Teacher, Could you please explain (the)…
The United States Congress has honored four women known as the “hidden figures” of the space race with its highest civilian award. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented Wednesday to…
Chinese migrants are going all over the world, from Mexico to Thailand and beyond. But one country has become increasingly popular among Chinese migrants: Japan. Many Chinese who choose to…
Imagine you are watching an old American movie — the crime film “Dirty Harry.” You have heard that one part of the film is very famous in American culture. You…