最近の楽しみは、コーヒーを飲むことです。

アマゾンプライムで、”A film about coffee” というドキュメンタリー映画を見たことがきっかけです。

映画の中では、コーヒーの生産から販売まで、そのプロセスが詳細に特集されています。

コーヒーの生産地である南米の森林地帯、その現地の人々の様子も描かれています。いつも当たり前のように飲んでいるコーヒー、その豆1粒1粒の裏側を知ることができ、よりコーヒーを楽しみたいと思うようになりました。

もちろんその影響で、コーヒーにハマってしまいました。

「コーヒーにハマっている。」これを英語で言うと、”I’m into coffee.” です。’into’ は「中に」と言うようなイメージですが、まさに自分が何かの中に入り込んでいるようなイメージです。

みなさんは何にハマっているでしょうか？ “I’m into…” で文を作ってみましょう！

鷲見

Have you ever been to the Tokyo Disney Resort? Well, if not, then this is the blog for you! today I am going to introduce you to the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta!

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is the only hotel in the world that exists INSIDE a Disney Park . The theme of the hotel matches that of Venice and Portofino and extends its theming into the Mediterranean Harbor (one of the Ports inside Tokyo DisneySea).

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is a feast for the eyes both inside and out. If you arrive at the hotel by bus, you’ll see a stunning fountain that makes you wonder, “Is this really a Disney Hotel?”

Once inside you are greeted by a ship centerpiece in the middle of the wide-open lobby.

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is the most expensive Disney Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort. Room prices vary but they usually start around  ¥44,200 (US$420) for a superior room. Room prices do change depending on demand and time of the year.

The less expensive season is usually in January and February, then again in September.

I stayed in the Porto Paradiso Side Superior Room with Piazza View. This room is one of the more expensive types and comes with a great view into DisneySea itself! You can even watch the Volcano erupt!

The room comes with some really cute amenities that also follow the theme and design that exists through the whole hotel! And here`s a great tip for you! They will refill your amenities every day of your stay so if you`d like to get a few free souvenirs make sure to pack up the kits each day of your trip so you will get a new one!

Without a doubt, this is the best and most stunning Disney Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort, and maybe in the whole world! Just like Tokyo DisneySea, the level of detail inside Hotel MiraCosta is unmatched. The down side is that this level of quality come at a price and it is not going to be for everyone. I recommend staying here for a once-in-a-lifetime stay!

Stay tuned for my next report! We will be talking about the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel!

突然ですが、学校の英語の授業で1度は習う”How old are you?”｢何歳ですか｣という表現がありますね。普段英語を使わない人でも比較的知っている表現かと思います。しかし実は、アメリカでは初対面の人にいきなり聞いてはいけない質問となりうることが多いです。

というのも、日本では｢敬語を使って話すかどうか｣を判断する為に年齢を聞くことが多いですが、アメリカやその他欧米諸国では年齢による上下関係の意識がそれほど強くありません。そのため年齢を聞くことで、年齢で人を判断する人と思われたり、不審がられることもあるそうです。

今まで学習してきて、当たり前だと思っていた表現でも使える時と場合を考えなければいけないですね。

Hey y’all! 

This is a reminder to MATAIN YOUR BICYCLE. Long story short, I headed out to Chiyoho Inari Shrine to see the sights and eat some sugared fruit. Keep in mind I biked there from Ogaki, which is about an hour bike ride. CRAZY! I know. 

Anyways, I went to leave and noticed that my back tire was completely flat. I then had to walk an extra 30 minutes to a small bike shop, pay 4,100 Yen, and then bike all the way back to Ogaki. It was a mess but I learned my lesson about constant bike maintenance, and to always do checks before I go on long trips. 

Much thanks to the kind old couple that repaired my bike on a holiday, too!

See y’all in class!