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Halloween celebrations in Tokyo

2016年11月8日

  Pre-reading questions: Do you celebrate Halloween? Are you interested in folklore of other countries?   In Tokyo, Kawasaki parade is the largest and about 250,000 partygoers participates this year. Disneyland also has the big event for the Halloween. Japanese people thoroughly embrace this event with make-up and prosthetics. This may not be a culture or a tradition of the country but it has been observed yearly. For this year’s event, 2,600 people dress up to participate. It also seems to be more about dressing up and less about experiencing spooks and thrills. Dressing up, eating themed food, attending parties and events are things that people usually enjoy when the…
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Intermediate

Halloween celebrations in Tokyo

2016年11月8日

Japan - Beginner

  Pre-reading questions: Are you afraid of ghosts or monsters? Do you know Halloween is?   Most of the Halloween celebration this year is spent over the weekend. People join the Kawasaki parade with 2,600 people dressed up. This is not a traditional celebration in Japan but it has been followed since 20 years ago. People all over the world participate in a Halloween party every year with costumes and heavy make up. Places in Tokyo are also decorated with different halloween theme like pumpkins, ghosts and many more.   Vocabulary: Halloween – ハロウィーン [noun] the night of October 31 when children dress up with costumes and go to houses…
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Beginner

Secondhand Smoke: Higher Risk of Stroke

2016年11月8日

  A recent study in the U.S. has found that secondhand smoke is indeed linked to stroke. Dr. Michelle Lin of John Hopkins School of Medicine and her co-authors said that there is an increased risk of stroke to non-smokers who reside with smokers. They also noted that stroke survivors who are exposed to secondhand smoke are twice as likely to die than those who aren’t. In fact, 1 out of 4 Americans (58 billion people) non-smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke. Angela Malek of Medical University of South Carolina noted that adults who are exposed to secondhand smoke aren’t only at risk of stroke but also lung cancer and…
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Second-hand Smoke: Higher Risk of Stroke

2016年11月8日

  Pre-reading questions: Any idea about second-hand smoke? What are the usual illness associated with smoking that you know?   According to a US study, non-smokers that are always exposed to second-hand smoke are more prone to suffer stroke. Research showed that nearly 50 percent of non-smoker stroke patients are exposed to second-hand smoke at home. Second-hand smoke is dangerous to all but stroke patients should try more to avoid it, said Dr. Lin of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Researchers performed a blood test to know the volume of smoke people are exposed to. Certain factors considered for this test are race, sex, eduction and income level. Results showed…
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Early Season of Autumn Leaf in Nikko

2016年11月4日

  The township of Nikko is exploding in a vast array of yellows, orange, and red hues all over Haccho Dejima. It is a small peninsula that is close to Lake Chuzenji in Nikko located at Tochigi Prefecture. Some of the most popular attractions in Nikko include Lake Chuzenji. A wonderful natural site occupying the Nikko National Park. It procures the clearest and purest water in the country. The panoramic view of winding road of Irhohazaka is also absolutely beautiful. Surprisingly, Nikko is at the height of expression this season. It is one of the finest spot for viewing the autumn colors. Early weeks of November is the peak time…
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Early Season of Autumn Leaf in Nikko

2016年11月4日

Pre-reading questions: Do you visit some places during Autumn Season? Do you also appreciate the Autumn leaves? What do you think is the best season for everyone? Due to its amazing different viewing spots, Nikko’s autumn scenery is getting popular this days. It is considered as one of the top town that offers the best viewing spots all over Japan. Standing from Hangetsuya Observatory you will see hundreds of Maple trees and mountain ash. The mountainous region are flushed in autumn colors within the small peninsula of Haccho Dejima in Tochigi Prefecture. The leaves are expected to shift colors along the Irohazaka road. This road is one of the famous…
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Intermediate

Early Season of Autumn Leaf in Nikko

2016年11月4日

Lifestyle

  Pre-reading questions: Have you ever been to Nikko? Do you think travelling during Autumn season is fun?   The leaves are about to change its colors in Nikko. The mountainous area is full of maple trees. This gives the small land a warm colorful day. Many tourists go to this place during November. This is the best time for watching the autumn leaves. Enjoy the autumn by looking around the Chuzenji lake. People can also walk around Nikko Toshogu shrine for better viewing places.   Vocabulary: mountainous – 山地の [adjective] having mountains land – 土地 [noun] ground, soil warm – あたたかい [adjective] hot tourists – 観光客 [noun] someone who…
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Beginner

Secondhand Smoke: Higher Risk of Stroke

2016年11月4日

  A recent study in the U.S. has found that secondhand smoke is indeed linked to stroke.  Dr. Michelle Lin of John Hopkins School of Medicine and her co-authors said that there is an increased risk of stroke to non-smokers who reside with smokers. They also noted that stroke survivors who are exposed to secondhand smoke are twice as likely to die than those who aren’t. In fact, 1 out of 4 Americans (58 billion people) non-smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke. Angela Malek of Medical University of South Carolina noted that adults who are exposed to secondhand smoke aren’t only at risk of stroke but also lung cancer and…
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