Bridging Japan and New York through Words and Culture
What Is the New York Public Library? The New York Public Library (NYPL) is one of the most famous libraries in the world. Founded in 1902, it has grown into a vast network of more than 90 branches across New York City. The most iconic location is the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in Manhattan, instantly…
Why Reading Comprehension Builds Your English Brain If you want to think in English instead of constantly translating from Japanese, reading comprehension is one of the most effective methods. By reading many sentences in English—and learning how to break them down—you’ll naturally start developing an English brain. What You Need to Get Started First, try…
Yellow Taxi vs. Uber in NYC: Why You Should Try the Curb App Hello! This is Maegami from the blog “Megami no Maegami.”When you think of New York City, one image that probably comes to mind is the iconic Yellow Taxi. You’ve seen them in movies, on postcards, and cruising through Manhattan traffic. Traditionally, you’d…
Why You’ll Love Living in Queens, New York: The Ultimate 2024 Guide Are you looking for the perfect place to live in New York City? Queens might just be the hidden gem you’ve been searching for. With its incredible cultural diversity, mouthwatering food, excellent public transit, and livable neighborhoods, Queens is quickly becoming one of…
What Is OMNY? OMNY (One Metro New York) is the city’s new contactless payment system for subways and buses. Instead of swiping a MetroCard or paying coins for buses, you can simply tap a credit card, smartphone, or smartwatch at the turnstile. It works much like Japan’s Suica or PASMO cards. How OMNY Works Using…
How to Live a Life Unaffected by Inflation: Simple Lifestyle Tips Hey everyone! This is Maegami from the blog “Goddess’ Bangs” With the pandemic and repeated global conflicts, inflation has been hitting hard worldwide. How are you dealing with rising prices? Today, I want to share some lifestyle adjustments that can help you live a…