THank you very much for your prayers for my father.
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. Yes, half parts of a black rat's body were discovered inside two of a sliced bread packages. When the bread maker combines the two pieces, it made a full body of a small animal. The news was so serious that the bread of the brand were suddenly recalled to stop further incidents. Now, the company tries to scrutinize how the accident happened. It was really surprising because I don't want to imagine a half body of dead black rat was embeded in a slice of bread. Thank you for corrections that are useful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. I agree that Disneyland always attracts a lot of young people, resulting a large crowd in its theme park. It is said that ,when guests visit the park on weekend, they have to spend a lot of time waiting in a line for participating in attractions. People say that it's like going to Disneyland to see the crowds. So wise guests visit the park on weekday while children skipping classes. Because the attraction is set up on a large scale, customers can enjoy a fun atmosphere that they cannot normally experience. That's probably what attracts people. If I have a chance to visit Disneyland, I will choose weekday to avoid crowds. However, I don't think that my sons will be infatuated with the happy atmosphere. They have something to do every day. Occasional fun time is the thing that they want to realize. They don't want to live in the fantasy world. Thank you for corrections that are useful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. According to a newspaper article, unmanned convenience shops are going to appear in this year in Tokyo as below; "TOKYO -- Convenience store operator FamilyMart looks to open about 1,000 unstaffed shops by the end of fiscal 2024 offering the same products as the chain's regular outlets, in the first large-scale deployment of fully automated stores in Japan. Japan loosened regulations last year that required stores to have employees on staff. The country's labor shortage is set to intensify as the population continues to decline, and more businesses are moving to streamline operations using digital technology." Change seems to be happening faster than expected. Thank you for corrections that are helpful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
Thank you, as always.
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. I agree with the fun time living in a campers. According to brochures of large campers, drivers and passengers can relax and have an enjoyable time because of its large indoor space. The new way of travel may become normal in Japan, too. Camping is one of the outdoor activities in Summer, staying outdoor in the campers with their family will be unforgettable memories for their children. Thank you for corrections that are helpful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
Thank you for your feedback and sharing the familiar story about orange juice with your son!
We can't take a trip, even though it's a short one.
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. I agree with the beauty of hina dolls which wear beautiful and colorful clothes as a decoration. Doll festival for girls and the decoration of Samurai helmet for boys are still one of the social norms in Japan. Most Japanese still think that every gender should have one's celebration. However, there is an argument that Hina dolls give children the idea that women should be obedient and dependent on men. It is sometimes used to refer to issues of discrimination against women, as it leads to the gender role of men and women in society and to looking down on women. While female enpowerment has been spreaded, the number of female worker, who disagree with the doll festival, may increase in the future. Thank you for corrections that are helpful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. I understand that I should have written "Nishiki Market has been ・・・" because the market was established 400 years ago. By the way, I was born in Kyoto and lived until I was 18 years old. At the time when I lived in Kyoto, the number of foreign tourists were still low. However, once Japanese anime and cuisine have become popular all over the world, the number of foreign travellers has been skyrocketing. Currently, when I have something to meet my relatives who live in Kyoto, I avoid visiting Kyoto on weekend because of heavy crowds. I feel exhausted because I have to spend a lot of waiting time. While I am glad that Kyoto attracts many foreigners, I am annoyed with a huge number of visitors. Thank you for corrections that are useful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. I understand that I should have written gas station attendants. By the way, I am deeply concerned the rapid expansion of AI and machines that reduces human labor. Year after year, the number of job offers that hire regular workers clearly declines and instead more companies increase temporaly employees to save labor cost. As a result, when young adults want to get high-pay jobs, they need some special talents and skills before others. Before university graduation, those who hope to be hired by companies have to be proficient using computer and speaking in English. It is not easy for them to acquire but many of them challenge nowadays. Without limitation of the companies strategy to prioritize profits, they will struggle getting their jobs. Governments should take action balancing workers situation and companies profits. To sustain continuous economic growth, I believe that a fair share should be allocated by companies to workers. Thank you for corrections that are helpful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
Thank you for your feedback with your insight on this topic and suggestion to improve my sentences!
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. We also have a similar expression like "current elderly are 10 years younger than before." Many elderly make efforts to maintain their youthfulness for a happy life. As Japan ageing with declining economy, it is essential for them to be in good health. They don't have to worry for their future as long as they have good health. I also pay attention to practice healthy life habits such as non-smoking, regular exercise, studying something continuously, and reading a lot of books. In Japan, there is a proverb "Sound physical health can have sound mind". I believe that books can teach the narratives that I don't know. I regularly read around one hundred novels a year, and some of them can give strong impressions and expression, resulting a full of sentiment in my mind deeply. These emotions can make me keep as smart and clear thoughts as I was young. Thank you for corrections that are useful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
We season bracken with soy sauce and soup stock. We know it contains carcinogens, but we can't resist it because it has a spring taste.
Teacher Ellie_P Thank you for kind words as always. Thanks to school teachers instruction that gives caution to the usage of smartphones, many students abide by the rules regarding their smartphones. Most schools prohibit them to turn on the digital gadgets during they are in schools. Students should focus on classes and don't have to watch screens. This rule is common nowadays in high school and junior high school. Teachers also warn the threats of smartphones such as bullying, SNS dependence, online fraud, game addiction, and plazialism to them. As a result, the dangers of smartphones are generally recognized, and children are usually obedient to what their parents tell them. When some children are against to their parents' instruction, they may frequently become victims of online predators. Although it is not easy for parents to have a good relationship with teenagers who are in a rebellious phase, parents should try delaying the time when children have their own smartphones as much as possible. Lending my smartphone to my sons was available alternative choice when he wanted having a smartphone. My wife and I never agree that my sons have their own ones until they become high school students. Thank you for corrections that are useful to me. Best regards, 5971mak
