A new kind of service is being offered to customers of various ryokan inns located in Niigata Prefecture. Customers can now enjoy taking a bath in an onsen hot spring together with sake in it. The so called furosshu is being offered on the 26th of every month in 10 onsen districts in the said prefecture.
Hotel Senkei Corporations’s Vice President, Takeshi Iida, is the person behind this idea. Takeshi Iida says he hopes guests can enjoy the uniqueness of Niigata through the sake-infused onsen. The said service is indeed a big success, gaining more praises and compliments from satisfied customers. The management is also considering to expand their service to reach more customers.
Vocabulary:
various – [adjective] refers to several different things, people, etc.
infuse – [verb] to put in as if by pouring
compliment – [noun] an expression of admiration
satisfied – [adjective] contented; pleased
expand – [verb] to increase in size
True or False:
- Taking a bath in an onsen poured with sake is a new service being offered to customers in Nagoya prefecture.
- Furosshu is available on the 26th of every other month.
- The person who proposed this project in Niigata is Takatoshi Iida.
- Hotel Senkei Corporations is skeptical about its success.
- The management neglects the possibility of expanding the project.
Defend your argument:
- People who love drinking sake will love furosshu.
- This bath is not suitable for children and under-aged minors.
- The sake-onsen idea is rather premature, and needs to be developed in years to come.
Express your opinion:
- What do you like most about bathing in an onsen?
- Does a sake-infused bath sound interesting to you?
- Do you think this kind of onsen should be available throughout your country?