2024年6月30日「モバイル英語学習」第833号 (英語のエッセイ): More people are visiting Japan

Notes
by air 飛行機で;
spending power 消費力;
In addition to さらに:

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Many Americans are visiting Japan this year because the Japanese yen is so weak compared to the U.S. dollar. This makes traveling to Japan very cheap for Americans. For example, in the first five months of 2024, over 900,000 Americans visited Japan by air, which is 17.4% more than last year and 35.5% more than before COVID-19.The weak yen is a big reason for this increase, as it gives Americans more spending power.
In addition to Americans, the demand for travel is growing in the Asia-Pacific region, with many visitors from China and North America.American hotel companies like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Choice are expanding in Japan by partnering with local companies. Airbnb also saw a 130% increase in bookings by Americans in 2023.
Airlines are adding more seats to their flights. For example, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines have all increased the number of seats available for travel to Japan this summer. (Read more on the Japan Times at this link )
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2024年6月20日「モバイル英語学習」第832号 (英語のなぞなぞ): What is it?

Notes
invisible 目に見えない;

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1.You can’t see it during the day, but at night it’s out to play. Sometimes it sits on a mountain, sometimes it hangs from a tree. What is it?

2. It’s not a bird, not a beast, but it has wings. It can’t fly high but moves all around, loving fields and forests. What is it?

3. Invisible, untouchable, but it connects the whole world. What is it?

4. Quiet and still, it shows you the way to places unknown. What is it?

5. What shows up more when it gets hot?
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