Introducing Takayama and the surrounding areas by elementary and … · 2015-07-27 · INTRODUCING...

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INTRODUCING TAKAYAMA AND THE

SURROUNDING AREAS BY ELEMENTARY AND

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

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Contents

Outline ..................................................................................................... 2

Hie JHS Sanno ES ......................................................................... 3

Matsukura JHS Shingu ES ............................................................. 7

Nakayama JHS Kita ES ................................................................ 11

Highashiyama JHS Higashi ES Iwataki ES .................................... 15

Nyukawa JHS & ES Hanasato ES ................................................. 19

Kiyomi JHS & ES Minami ES Nishi ES .......................................... 22

Shokawa JHS & ES .................................................................................. 26

Miya JHS & ES Kuguno JHS & ES ............................................................. 30

Asahi JHS & ES Enako ES ............................................................ 34

Kokufu JHS & ES Mieda ES ......................................................... 42

Hokuryo JHS Hongo ES Tochio ES ............................................... 46

Examples of teaching materials. ............................................................ 50

Examples of lesson plans. ...................................................................... 59

Examples of students work. ................................................................... 65

Vocabulary ............................................................................................. 69

Competition ........................................................................................... 77

Conclusion ............................................................................................. 78

Appendix ................................................................................................ 78

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Outline

This project is designed to show the abilities of elementary and junior high

school students in terms of talking to foreigners about their town.

Included in this project are examples of what the ALTs believe the students can

achieve. This is broken down by each grade level. These will be used as

guidelines for the students to give them examples of what they can aim for.

This is separated by each school area. Also included are examples of lesson

plans, worksheets, and actual students work.

There are ample opportunities in the English textbooks to give the students the

opportunity to be able to communicate with foreigners in their daily life.

There is also a fortnightly workshop called “Can I help you?” which gives the

students real life opportunities outside of school to practice their English with

foreigners. ALTs volunteer their time to improve the students’ confidence and

vocabulary to enable them to interact with foreigners on a daily basis.

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Hie JHS Sanno ES Grade

5 This is Mitarashi Dango.

It is very delicious. It is made of rice.

This is Sarubobo. It is Hida’s mascot! It’s so cute!

6 This is Mitarashi Dango. It is very delicious. It is made of rice.

This is Sarubobo. It is Hida’s mascot! It’s so cute!

7 This is Mitarashi Dango. It is very delicious. It is made of rice flour. It has a soy sauce taste.

This is Sarubobo. It is Hida’s mascot! Sarubobo means “baby monkey” in Japanese. It’s so cute!

8 This is Mitarashi Dango. It is very delicious. It is made of rice flour. It has a soy sauce taste. It is cooked until it is burned, then eaten. Please try it!

This is Sarubobo. It is Hida’s mascot! Sarubobo means “baby monkey” in Japanese. It’s very famous in Hida. It’s so cute!

9 This is Mitarashi Dango. It is very delicious. It is made of rice flour. It has a soy sauce taste. It is cooked until it is burned, then eaten. Please try it!

This is Sarubobo. It is Hida’s mascot! Sarubobo means “baby monkey” in Japanese. It comes in many different colors. It’s very famous in Hida. It’s so cute!

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5 This is Takayama ramen.

It’s the best ramen in Gifu! This is the Hida Mont Deus Snow Resort It’s a very fun place.

6 This is Takayama ramen. It’s the best ramen in Gifu! This is on Kokobunji.

This is the Hida Mont Deus Snow Resort It’s a very fun place.

7 This is Takayama ramen. It’s the best ramen in Gifu! There are many shops on Kokobunji street.

This is the Hida Mont Deus Snow Resort It’s a very fun place. It’s a good place to snowboard and ski.

8 This is Takayama ramen. It’s the best ramen in Gifu! There are many shops on Kokobunji street. There are several kinds of Takayama ramen.

This is the Hida Mont Deus Snow Resort It’s a very fun place. It’s a good place to snowboard and ski. There are many areas to go skiing and snowboarding around Takayama.

9 This is the Miyagawa River. This is Takayama ramen. It’s the best ramen in Gifu! There are several kinds of Takayama ramen. Hida Beef ramen is expensive, but very delicious!

This is the Hida Mont Deus Snow Resort It’s a very fun place. It’s a good place to snowboard and ski. There are many areas to go skiing and snowboarding around Takayama.

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5 This is the Miyagawa River.

It is very clean. We can fish here.

This is the Takayama Festival. It is very beautiful. It happens in old town.

6 This is the Miyagawa River. It is very clean. We can fish for Ayu here.

This is the Takayama Festival. It is very beautiful. It happens in old town. There are many floats.

7 This is the Miyagawa River. It is very clean. We can fish for Ayu here. Ayu is very delicious.

This is the Takayma Festival in Spring. It is very beautiful. Many people come to see it. It happens in old town. There are many floats.

8 This is the Miyagawa River. It is very clean. We can fish for Ayu here. Ayu is very delicious. The river is 91 km long. It flows under many bridges like the famous Red Bridge. It’s a popular place to sit and eat in summer.

This is one of the Takayma Festivals. In Japanese, we say “Takayama Matsuri”. This is the Spring Festival, or “Sanno festival”. It is very beautiful. Many people come to see it. It happens in old town. There are many floats, or “yatai”.

9 This is the Miyagawa River. It is very clean. We can fish for Ayu here. Ayu is very delicious. The river is 91 km long. It flows under many bridges like the famous Red Bridge. It’s a popular place to sit and eat in summer.

This is the Takayma Festival in Spring. It is very beautiful. Many people come to see it. It happens in old town. There are many floats, or “yatai”. The Takayama Festival is one of the three most beautiful in Japan.

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5 This is the Hie Shrine.

It is very famous. The main god of the shrine is Ōyamakui-no-kami.

This is Old Town. There are many shops. There are sarubobos!

6 This is the Hie Shrine. It is very famous. The main god of the shrine is Ōyamakui-no-kami.

This is Old Town. There are many shops. There are sarubobos!

7 This is the Hie Shrine. It is very famous. The main god of the shrine is Ōyamakui-no-kami. It was founded in 1487. It holds a national treasure, a sword.

This is Old Town. There are many shops. They sell food and drink. There are sarubobos! Sarubobo is the mascot of Hida!

8 This is the Hie Shrine. It is very famous. The main god of the shrine is Ōyamakui-no-kami. It was founded in 1487. It holds a national treasure, a sword. There is a festival celebrating the shrine every year. It’s beautiful. There are many floats.

This is Old Town. There are many shops. They sell food and drink. You can buy sake, midarashi dango, and more. There are sarubobos! Sarubobo is the mascot of Hida! Sarubobo means “baby monkey”.

9 This is the Hie Shrine. It is very famous. The main god of the shrine is Ōyamakui-no-kami. It was founded in 1487. It holds a national treasure, a sword. There is a festival celebrating the shrine every year. It’s beautiful. There are many floats.

This is Old Town. There are many shops. They sell food and drink. You can buy sake, midarashi dango, and more. There are sarubobos! Sarubobo is the mascot of Hida! Sarubobo means “baby monkey”.

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Matsukura JHS Shingu ES Grade

5 Do you like festivals? I like the Takayama

Festival. It’s great! This is Hida no Sato. It is very old. You can learn a lot here.

6 The Takayama Festival is in April and October. I like to see the floats. They are beautiful!

Hida no Sato is very famous. There are 30 old buildings. There is a nice lake. It is a good place to go.

7 The Takayama Festival is interesting. There you are beautiful floats. You can try delicious food, too. I go every year.

Do you know Hida no Sato? You can see many old style buildings and houses. It is interesting and fun. There are events there all year round, too.

8 The Takayama Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Japan. People all over the world enjoy seeing the floats. If you are interested in the festival, you can see it in April and October. Let’s enjoy the festival!

Hida no Sato is like Shirakawa-go, but better. If you visit, you can see old houses from all over Hida. In the winter, you can see a beautiful illumination. In the summer, we celebrate its anniversary. It’s a wonderful place!

9 Have you heard of the Takayama Festival? It is enjoyed by many people. The festival has been going on for centuries. It makes me proud to live in Takayama. You can see the festival in April and October. Don’t miss it!

I think Hida no Sato is one of the best places in Takayama. You can learn a lot about Hida and Japanese history. The ruins of Matsukura castle can be seen there. Every year, many people visit Hida no Sato and enjoy its old buildings. I hope you enjoy it, too!

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5 I like teddy bears. They are cute! You can

see many at the Teddy Bear Museum. Takayama food is delicious. My favorite is Hoba Miso. I like foods in leaves.

6 Do you like teddy bears? You can see many at the Teddy Bear Museum. You can buy a bear Sarubobo there, too!

This is Hoba Miso. It is delicious. You can eat it in Takayama. I want you to try Hoba Miso!

7 The Teddy Bear Museum is a popular Hida place. There are 1,000 teddy bears there! That’s a lot! They come from all over the world.

Hoba Miso is a famous Takayama dish. It is made with award-winning Takayama beef. It is very delicious. You can eat it in summer and winter.

8 If you like teddy bears, you should go to the Teddy Bear Museum. There are 1,000 teddy bears there from all over the world. You can also eat delicious food at the Teddy Bear Café. I think the Teddy Bear Parfait is the best! The Museum is a 140-year-old gasshozukuri style building. Cool!

I think Hoba Miso is one of the best Japanese foods. You must try it when you visit Takayama. It has beef, mushrooms, and miso. It is cooked in a leaf. It’s very delicious.

9 Japan is known for cute things. In Takayama, you can visit the Teddy Bear Museum and see many cute things! You can buy special omiyage there, and eat a delicious lunch at the Teddy Bear Café. Not only is the Teddy Bear Museum cute, it is also committed to ecological sustainability. That’s why it’s also called “Eco Village”.

Do you like foods served in leaves? Then you will like Hoba Miso! Hoba Miso is a famous dish of Takayama. It is made of amazing Takayama beef, mushrooms, and miso. It is cooked over an open flame, so it is very nice to look at, too. Eating it makes me happy. I hope it makes you happy, too!

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5 This is Harayama Park. It is big. I can play

there. This is Norikura. It is very big. It is famous.

6 I want to go to Harayama Park. It is fun. You can play games there.

Norikura is a big mountain. It is beautiful. Do you have mountains in [FOREIGNER’S COUNTRY NAME]?

7 What is Harayama Park? It is a big park near Shingu Elementary School. You can sit in the grass. You can go down a big slide. It is big and beautiful.

What is that? It’s Norikura! It is famous. I went there this summer. You can see many animals there. For example, kamoshika.

8 When I was a child, I went to Harayama Park often. Now, I go sometimes. It is beautiful and big. You can have a lot of fun there. If you are interested, please go to Harayama Park.

Mt. Norikura is one of the tallest volcanoes in Japan. It is over 3,000 meters high. But don’t worry, it won’t erupt! You can climb Mt. Norikura.

9 Harayama Park is a very big park in Takayama. There is a playground, a big slide, and a dog park. You can do so many activities there! In the summer, you can go to Mori no Ichi. There, many things can be bought. Sometimes, there are performances. If you want to relax, go to Harayama Park!

Have you heard of Mt. Norikura? It is one of the tallest volcanoes in Japan. It is loved by many people in Takayama. If you climb it, you can see wonderful nature. But it is difficult to climb. My school has a great view of Norikura.

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5 This is Sukyo Mahikari Temple. It is big. It is gold.

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This is Sukyo Mahikari Temple. It is very big. You can visit it.

7 What is Sukyo Mahikari? It is a religion. It started in 1978. You can visit their temple. It is near my school.

Enku is a famous sculptor. He was a Buddhist monk. He lived in the Edo Period. Many of his wood statues are in Hida.

8 The Sukyo Mahikari Temple is very big. If you are interested, you can visit the temple. People will tell you about Sukyo Mahikari. But, you can’t take pictures inside.

Enku was a Buddhist monk. He traveled all over Japan. He carved over 120,000 statues of Buddha. You can see them all over Japan. But many are in Hida. If you go to Hida no Sato, you can see some. I think it is interesting.

9 Sukyo Mahikari has members all over the world. But its headquarters are in Takayama. You can visit the temple and be taught about it. They believe that light can heal. If you go, it could be an interesting experience.

Enku is a sculptor who is famous in Japan. He lived in the early Edo Period. He carved over 120,000 statues of Buddha. No two are the same. He also carved statues of Ryoumen Sukuna. You can see his work at Hida no Sato and Senkouji.

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Nakayama JHS Kita ES Grade

5 Miya River Park is a park. I like the river.

It’s pretty. Sky Park is a park. I like the mountains. It’s pretty.

6 From Kita Elementary School, go straight and turn left. Here you are at Miya River Park. It is a big park. You can play Frisbee. It’s fun!

Sky Park is a big park. You can see the mountains. I want to go every day!

7 Miya River Park is near Kita elementary school. It is a big park. You can do many things there: you can play games, walk your dog, or have a barbecue in the summer.

Sky Park is near Hida-Takayama High School. It’s a big park. It has a beautiful view all year round.

8 Miya River Park is east from Kita elementary school, next to the Mannin bridge. It’s a nice park that many people visit in the spring because there are many cherry trees there. In the summer, it’s the best place for a barbecue. If you have a free afternoon and it’s sunny outside, please spend some time there.

There is a lot of space to play games there. The park has a nice view of all Takayama city. There are binoculars that you can use. If it’s sunny, you can see Mt Norikura very clearly. If you take pictures there, they will be the most beautiful pictures of you trip.

9 Miya River Park is a very nice park. One area is covered with grass, and one area is a skate park. If you don’t know what to do by a sunny day, Miya River Park is a good place to spend an afternoon outside.

Sky Park is a little bit difficult to find for people who don’t know it, but it’s worth it. The large grassy area is great for playing ball games; it is used by many people on sunny days. I’m sure that you will take wonderful pictures and make great memories if you go there.

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5 I like Takayama festival. There are 25

yatais. Please eat festival food: takoyaki, Choco banana!

The bridge is red and black. I like the bridge.

6 Takayama festival is April 14th and 15th, and October 9th and 10th. You can see yatais. You can eat festival food. It’s beautiful.

This is the red bridge. It’s long. You can take pictures. I like the bridge.

7 This is Takayama festival. It’s a big event in April and in October. People from the old town pull big floats. Some people are playing music inside the floats. Children dance the lion dance. Many tourists come to Takayama for the festival. It’s crowded, but it’s interesting.

Hello! Do you know the red bridge? You can take beautiful pictures of the bridge all year round. It’s beautiful with snow in the winter and with green leaves in the summer. You can ride a bike on the bridge.

8 Takayama is famous for its festivals. There are two festivals. You have to come during the spring or the fall if you want to see them. In order to get the best experience, please come to the April one. The sight of the floats and the cherry trees in full bloom is the most beautiful thing in the world.

Hello! Are you going to see the red bridge? You should go there sometime. It’s very famous. If you can, go there at night in April. There are beautiful illuminations.

9 Have you ever been to a Japanese festival? Takayama has had two beautiful festivals for over six centuries. There is the Sanno festival, on April 14th and 15th. It is hosted by the Hie shrine. The other one is called the Hachiman festival. It is held on October 9th and 10th. Both festivals celebrate the change of seasons. Old floats are taken around town by many people. Tourists from all Japan, and from around the world come to see it.

The red bridge is made of lacquered wood. It’s especially beautiful in April, during the cherry blossom season. At that time, the bridge is lit up at night, and the view is beautiful. If you visit Takayama’s old town, it’s easy for you to see the bridge.

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5 This is sarubobo. It’s a monkey

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Hello! Do you like history? This is Hida no Sato.

6 This is sarubobo. It’s red and cute.

Let’s go to Hida no Sato! From Green Hotel, go straight, turn left, go straight. Here you are!

7 Sarubobo is a monkey. It doesn’t have a face, but it’s very cute. It’s a popular souvenir from Takayama. You can get many sizes and colors.

Hida no Sato is a museum. You can visit old houses there. It’s very popular.

8 This is a red monkey. We call it ¨sarubobo¨. It’s one of the symbols of Takayama. Their traditional color is red because the face of real monkeys is red, too.

There are many Japanese traditional houses in Hida no Sato. The houses come from different places in Hida. There is a pond with swans, too. It’s as interesting as Shirakawa-go.

9 Sarubobo are monkey dolls made of cloth. A long time ago, grandmothers made them for their great children. They protect the children from evil spirits, give a good marriage, and help childbirth.

Hida no Sato is made of many houses from different places in Hida. The houses have been carefully moved to Takayama. There are many signs that explain how the houses were made. There are some English signs as well. It’s very interesting.

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5 Hello! What food do you like? I like

mitarashi dango. Let’s eat!

Do you like ski? I like ski!

6 Takayama food is very good. You can eat mitarashi dango .

Can you ski? Let’s ski in Takayama!

7 Mitarashi dango is a delicious food from Takayama. Please try it!

Can you ski? You can ski in Takayama in the winter. You can snowboard, too!

8 Do you know dango? They are small rice balls on a stick. There is a special kind of dango in Takayama. It’s mitarashi dango. I think that they are the best dango in the world.

Do you ski? Hida is famous for its ski resorts. Of course, there are many nice resorts around Takayama. If you are a beginner, you can go to Mount Deus. If you are an expert, you can go to Ciao Hakuba.

9 Mitarashi dango are made from rice flour. The balls are put on a stick and covered in soy sauce. If you haven’t had them yet, please try them! I’m sure you will be glad!

Do you know where to enjoy good skiing in Takayama? I will be glad to show you where the good resorts are on a map. It’s possible to rent skis and boots anywhere, so you don’t have to bring your own.

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Highashiyama JHS Higashi ES Iwataki ES Grade

5 I like Takayama Festival.

There are 15 yatai. I want to go!

I like Sarubobo. There are 8 colors. I like Red Sarubobo. I want one!

6 I like Takayama Festival. It’s April 14th, April 15th, October 9th, and October 10th There are 15 yatai. I want to go!

I like Sarubobo. There are 8 colors. I like Red Sarubobo. You can buy one!

7 We have Takayama Festival. It’s on April 14th-15th, and October 9th-10th. It is very beautiful. There are 3 yatai with puppets. There are many people.

We have Sarubobo. There are many colors. I like orange Sarubobo. It is good luck for travel. You can buy one!

8 There is Takayama Festival in Spring and Fall. It will be on April 14th-15th, and October 9th-10th. There are many floats. Many of them are red. There is music and a performance. It’s very fun. Let’s go together!

We have Sarubobo. There are many colors. They mean different things. My favorite is orange. It means good luck in travel. Please, buy one!

9 There is Takayama Festival in Spring and Fall. It will be held on April 14th-15th, and October 9th-10th. There are many floats. Many of them are red. My favorite attraction is the puppets. They are operated by people inside of the float. There is music and a performance. It’s very fun. Let’s go together!

We have Sarubobo. There are many colors. Each of them means a different kind of good luck. My favorite is orange. It means good luck in travel. It makes me happy. Will you buy one?

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5 I like Old Streets.

I like Sarubobo. I like Mitarashi Dango. I want to go!

I like Hachiman Shrine. I want to go!

6 I like Old Streets. I can buy Sarubobo. I can buy Mitarashi Dango. I want to go!

I like Hachiman Shrine. I can pray there. I want to go!

7 Takayama has Old Streets. There are many shops in the Old Streets. You can buy a Sarubobo. You can buy food, too, like Mitarashi Dango. Let’s go together!

Takayama has Hachiman Shrine. It is very beautiful. You can see yatai there, too. I go there on New Year’s. Let’s go together!

8 We have Old Streets in Takayama. There are many shops in the Old Streets. You can buy a Sarubobo and other souvenirs. You can buy food, too, like Mitarashi Dango. Old Streets are old and interesting. Let’s go together!

We have Hachiman Shrine in Takayama. It is very beautiful. You can see yatai in the museum, too. I’m going to go there on New Year’s. Let’s go together!

9 We have Old Streets in Takayama. You can find many shops in the Old Streets. Many Sarubobo and other souvenirs can be bought. There is a lot of food, too. Old Streets are old and interesting. Will you go to the old streets?

You can find Hachiman Shrine in Takayama. It was built around 413 A.D. People pray there on New Year’s. I’m going to go there with my family. Let’s go there together!

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5 I like Naka Bashi.

I like red. I want to see!

I like Mitarashi Dango. I want one!

6 I like Naka Bashi. I like red. You can see Koi there. I want to see!

I like Mitarashi Dango. I can’t make Mitarashi Dango. I can buy Mitarashi Dango in Old Streets. I want one!

7 We have Naka Bashi. It is red and orange. It is very beautiful. There are many Koi there. Let’s go together!

The old streets have Mitarashi Dango.

You can buy Mitarashi Dango for 70 円. They are sweet, and salty. I like Mitarashi Dango. Let’s eat one!

8 There is Naka Bashi in Takayama. It’s red and orange. It’s very beautiful in the Spring and Fall. There are many Koi in the water. Let’s go together!

You can find Mitarashi Dango in the old streets. They are very delicious.

You can buy one for 70 円. They are sweet, and sometimes salty. I like Mitarashi Dango very much. Let’s eat one together!

9 There is Naka Bashi in Takayama. It was built long ago. It’s red and orange and very beautiful. In the Spring, Takayama Festival uses it. Many Koi swim in the water. Let’s see them together!

You can find Mitarashi Dango in the old streets. They are very delicious.

They can be bought for 70 円. They are made from mochi and soy sauce. They are sweet, and sometimes salty. I really like Mitarashi Dango. Won’t you try some?

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5 I like Hida Beef.

I want Hida Beef!

I like Kanshokan. I want to go!

6 I like Hida Beef. I can buy Hida Beef in the old streets. I want to eat Hida Beef!

I like Kanshokan. I can read books. I can watch movies. I want to go!

7 Takayama has Hida Beef. It is very delicious. There are some varieties. You can buy Hida Beef in the old streets. Let’s eat it together!

Takayama has Kanshokan. It’s a public library. You can read books, and watch movies. Many students go there. Let’s go together.

8 Takayama is famous for Hida Beef. It’s very delicious. There are some varieties. You can buy Hida Beef in the old streets. Please, buy some!

You can visit Kanshokan in Takayama. Kanshokan means “public library” in Japanese. You can read books, and watch movies. Many students go there to do that. Let’s go there together.

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Takayama is famous for Hida Beef. It can be used in cooking. It’s very delicious. They can be bought in the old streets and morning markets. It’s my favorite. Won’t you buy some?

You can visit Kanshokan in Takayama. Kanshokan means “public library” in Japanese. There are many books you can read, and many movies you can watch. Many students go there to read, and study. It’s my favorite place in Takayama. Why don’t you go there?

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Nyukawa JHS & ES Hanasato ES Grade

5 Hello. I like tomatoes. What vegetable do you

like?

Hello. I like Hida Air park.

6 Hello. My name is _____. How are you? Do you like Tomatoes? I like Tomatoes.

Hello. My name is _____. How are you? Do you like Hida Air Park? I like Hida Air Park. I can’t fly.

7 Hello. Welcome to Nyukawa. My name is ____. How are you? This is Nyukawa Tomato house. Tomatoes are delicious. Do you like tomatoes? I like tomatoes. I like tomato curry. I can make tomato curry.

Hello. Welcome to Nyukawa. My name is ____. How are you? This is Hida Air Park. It is very famous.

8 Hello. Welcome to Nyukawa. My name is ____. How are you? I’m going to tell you about Nyukawa. It’s famous for Nyukawa Tomato house. Nyukawa Tomatoes are delicious. Do you like tomatoes? I like tomatoes. I like tomato curry. I can make tomato curry. You must try Nyukawa tomatoes. I think tomatoes are better than apples. I love my city.

Hello. Welcome to Nyukawa. My name is ____. How are you? I’m going to tell you about Nyukawa. It’s famous for Hida Air Park. It is very big and famous. You must visit. I love my town.

9 Hello. Welcome to Nyukawa. My name is ____. I’m from _____. How are you? Nyukawa tomatoes are loved by everyone. Have you ever heard of Nyukawa tomatoes? Would you like to eat Nyukawa tomatoes? Nyukawa is famous for its tomatoes. Please try them.

Hello. Welcome to Nyukawa. My name is _____. I’m from ____. How are you? Have you heard of Hida Air Park? Hida Air Park is very famous. How long have you been in Japan? Please learn about our culture and never forget your trip.

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5 Hello. I like Hida Cave. Hello I like Honoki. What sport do you like?

6 Hello. My name is _____. How are you? Do you like Hida Cave? I like Hida Cave. Let’s go together.

Hello. My name is ____. How are you? Do you like skiing? Can you ski? I can ski. I like skiing. Let’s go together.

7 Hello. My name is ____. How are you? Welcome to Nyukawa. This is Hida Cave. It is famous.

Hello. My name is ____. How are you? Do you like skiing? Can you ski? I can ski. I like skiing. Let’s go together. Honoki is very famous. It is very beautiful. It is busy in winter.

8 Hello. My name is ____. How are you? Welcome to Nyukawa. About ___ people live in Nyukawa. You must visit Hida Cave. It is very beautiful. You can find many things to do in Nyukawa. I think Hida Cave is better than tomato house. I love my city.

Hello. My name is ____. Welcome to Nyukawa. I am going to tell you about Honoki. Can you ski? I can ski. I love skiing. It is easy for me to ski. Honoki is very famous for skiing. I think Honoki is better than Nagano. There are many places to ski in Nyukawa. I love my city.

9 Hello. My name is ____. I’m from ____. How are you? Have you ever heard of Hida Cave? It is loved by everyone. It is very famous. It is beautiful. I love Hida Cave. There are many pretty colors.

Hello. My name is ____. I’m from ____. How are you? Have you ever heard of Honoki? Honoki is very famous for skiing. It is loved by everyone. Can you ski? I love skiing. It is very easy for me to ski. Would you like to go skiing in Japan?

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5 Hello. I like Goshiki-Ga-Hara. Hello. I like Norikura.

6 Hello. My name is _____. How are you? Do you like Goshiki-Ga-Hara? I like Goshiki-Ga-Hara. I can hike. Let’s go together.

Hello. My name is _____. How are you? Do you like Norikura? I like Norikura. I can hike. Let’s go together.

7 Hello. My name is ____. How are you? Do you like Goshiki-Ga-Hara? I can hike. It is beautiful. It is closed in winter. It has a beautiful bridge. It is sometimes crowded.

Hello. My name is ____. How are you? Do you like Norikura? It is beautiful in winter. It is my favorite place. It is very famous.

8 Hello. My name is ____. How are you? I am going to tell you about Goshiki-Ga-Hara. It is very beautiful. It is very famous. You can see beautiful nature. There are many flowers there. I love my city.

Hello. My name is ____. How are you? I am going to tell you about Nyukawa. You can see Mount Norkikura. It is very beautiful. It is very famous. My favorite mountain is Norikura. I like skiing. Can you ski? There are many mountains in Nyukawa.

9 Hello. My name is ____/ I’m from ____. How are you? Have you heard of Goshiki-ga-hara? It is loved by everyone. It is very famous. It is very beautiful. You can see many beautiful flowers there. Tickets are sold online. Please learn about our culture and never forget your trip.

Hello. My name is ____. I’m from ____. How are you? Have you heard of Mount Norikura? It is loved by everyone. It is very famous. You can see snow on the mountain in winter. It usually doesn’t snow until November. You can take a bus and see our beautiful town. You can hike to the top of the mountain. Please enjoy your trip.

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Kiyomi JHS & ES Minami ES Nishi ES Grade

5 I like Oak Village. Do you like wood things?

What shape do you like? What color do you like? I like red bowls. Please buy!

How many cows? 3000 cows! I like Hida Beef. Do you like Hida Beef? I’m hungry! What would you like?

6 I like Oak Village in Kiyomi village. You can buy wood things. You can buy stationary, bowls, accessories, and furniture. I like accessories. What things do you like? Please buy!

How many cows in Kiyomi village? 3000 cows! You can have Hida Milk and Hida Beef. It’s delicious! I like Hida Beef. How about you? What would you like? I’m hungry. Let’s try!

7 The Oak Village is famous in Kiyomi Village. They make many wooden things. You can buy small things such as stationary, bowls, and accessories. You can buy larger things such as furniture.

How many cows do you have in your city? We have 3000 cows. We make beef and milk. Kiyomi Beef is very famous in Hida. You can have Kiyomi Beef in many restaurants. It is very delicious. Let’s eat it together.

8 The Oak Village is a famous woodcrafting company is Kiyomi Village. They use wood more than 100 years old to build things. There are stationary, bowls, accessories, and furniture. You can buy a house! They enjoy building things, so please visit!

How many cows are there in your city? We have more than 3000 cows. Kiyomi village has more cows than people! We use cows for beef and milk. You can eat Kiyomi Beef in many restaurants. It’s very delicious. If you are interesting, please try it!

9 Have you heard of the Oak Village? It’s a famous woodcrafting company in Kiyomi village. Everything for sale is made from wood more than 100 years old. You can buy small things such as stationary, bowls, and accessories, or larger things such as furniture. They can build you a house, too! Their motto is “to be one with the earth.” They enjoy building things, so please visit, and buy something!

How many cows are there in your city? There are more than 3000 cows living in Kiyomi village. That’s more cows than people! We use cows for milk and beef. Our beef is used in many restaurants in the Hida Takayama area. If you know how to order it, please do! Our motto is “taste the richness that nature brought up.”

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Grade

5 I like Okura Waterfall. I like nature. What do

you like? I like swimming.

Do you like nature? Do you like forests? Do you like autumn leaves? Let’s go to Seseragi road.

6 Let’s go to Okura Waterfall. You can see trees. You can see rivers. I like nature. How about you? You can swim, too. Let’s swim!

Do you like nature? Let’s drive on Seseragi road. You can see beautiful mountains and forests. I like the trees. Let’s go!

7 The Okura Waterfall is very beautiful. It’s 30 meters high! It’s on a mountain, and in a forest. You can hike 2 kilometers. You can go swimming in the summer. But don’t go swimming in the winter. It’s cold.

Seseragi Road is very long. You can see Kiyomi’s beautiful forests, mountains, and rivers. In autumn, the trees turn colors. You can see the beautiful autumn leaves. In summer, you can go hiking.

8 The Okura Waterfall in Kiyomi Village is very popular. You can visit all year round. You must hike to see it. Please hike for 2 kilometers. It’s over 30 meters high, and it’s very beautiful. You can swim in the summer, but don’t in the winter. You will be cold.

Seseragi Road is the longest road in Kiyomi village. You can see Kiyomi’s beautiful forests, mountains, and rivers. In autumn, the trees turn colors. You can see the beautiful autumn leaves. In summer, you can go hiking.

9 The Okura Waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in Kiyomi village. You can visit all year round. It’s on a mountain and in a forest. You must hike for almost 2 kilometers to see it. It’s over 30 meters high. It’s as high as a building! You can swim in the summer. It will make you cool. I want you to try it!

Seseragi Road is the longest road in Kiyomi village. It is used by many people. Thousands of trees grow along the road. In the summer, you can go hiking and see the beautiful nature. Soon the leaves turn from green to orange. The beautiful autumn leaves can be seen. Please take a drive, and visit.

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5 I like camping. I like nature. I like swimming.

What would you like? Let’s go!

I like science. I like the Hida Planetarium. 1,000,000 stars! It’s beautiful. Let’s go!

6 Let’s go camping! You can see trees. You can see rivers. I like nature. How about you? You can swim, too. Let’s swim!

Let’s go to the Hida Planetarium. You can see stars and planets. I like science. I like movies, too. How about you? You can see “Starry Tales”. Let’s go!

7 98% of Kiyomi village is forest and mountain. It’s good for camping. You can camp at the Pascal Camping Grounds. It has many trails. It has restaurants, too. You cannot camp in the winter. It’s very cold.

The Hida Planetarium is very interesting. You can learn about stars, planets, and the universe. Please watch Kagaya’s 3rd film, “Starry Tales.” It’s about the origin of constellations. It has music and beautiful images. Nana Mizuki narrates it. She’s a popular singer.

8 98% of Kiyomi village is forest and mountains. It’s perfect for camping. The Pascal Camping Grounds is a nice place to camp. There is hiking, fishing, and swimming. There are restaurants, too. You cannot camp in the winter because it’s very cold.

The Hida Planetarium can teach you about the stars, planets, and the universe. You can relax, and watch a movie. Right now, Kagaya’s 3rd film is playing. It’s “Starry Tales.” It’s about the origin of constellations. I like it because Nana Mizuki narrates it. She’s a popular singer.

9 98% of Kiyomi village is made of forest and mountain. It is perfect for camping. Our motto is “become one with nature.” The Pascal Camping Grounds is a nice place to camp. There are many trails for hiking. You can fish, and swim, too. You can stay for as long as you want. But, you cannot camp in the winter because it’s very cold. Please check it out!

Have you ever been to a Planetarium before? Please visit the Hida Planetarium! It is easy for them to explain stars, planets, and the universe. Right now, the newest film from Kagaya is playing. It’s called “Starry Tales”. It’s about the origin of constellations and is narrated by Nana Mizuki who is a popular singer.

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Grade

5 I like flowers. Lavender Fields. It’s beautiful.

I like purple flowers. How many? 7500 flowers! I’m sleepy. Let’s go.

I like fishing. Let’s go! How many fish? 100 fish? Wow. I like cooked fish. I’m hungry. Let’s eat.

6 Let’s go to the Lavender Fields in Kiyomi village. You can see many purple flowers. How many flowers? 7500 bushes of flowers. Please visit.

Let’s go fishing in Kiyomi village. You can fish in the Maze River. How many fish can you catch? You can cook the fish. It’s delicious. Let’s try!

7 The Lavender Garden is famous in Kiyomi village. It has 7500 lavender bushes. The lavender flowers are purple. It’s very beautiful. It’s quiet and peaceful. You can relax. Take a break. It’s near Kiyomi elementary school. Please visit in the summer.

You can fish in summer. Please attend the fishing program. It’s in the Maze River. Fish with your hands! Grab a fish. Cook the fish. And swim. It’s very fun! Let’s try it!

8 The Lavender Garden of Kiyomi village is very beautiful. There are about 7500 purple lavender bushes in this garden. It’s quiet and peaceful. It’s a good place to relax. It has a good smell, too. It’s near Kiyomi elementary school. Please visit in the summer.

In Summer, you can attend a fishing program. It’s in the Maze River. Many people in Kiyomi village love this program. The instructor will show you fishing. You use your hands! Then go in the river, and catch a fish. Enjoy having your fish for lunch. And swim to relax. It’s very fun. You must try it!

9 When you have stress, or a bad day, please come to the Lavendar Garden in Kiyomi village. There are about 7500 purple lavender bushes in this garden. The garden is quiet and peaceful. It will make you relax. It smells very nice, too. It’s near Kiyomi elementary school. The best time to visit is from June to July.

During the Summer, you can attend a fishing program in the Maze River. Many people in Kiyomi village love this program. The instructor will show you how to catch a fish. You catch a fish using your hands! Then, go in the river and catch a fish. Enjoy cooking and eating your fish for lunch. Then relax by swimming. It’s very fun. It will make you happy!

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Shokawa JHS & ES Grade

5 Hello! I’m _________.

These are the Shokawa Cherry Trees. Please see them.

Hello! I’m __________. This is the Shokawa Furusato Festival. Please watch it!

6 Hello! I’m _________. These are the Shokawa Cherry Trees. They are very pretty. Please see them.

Hello! I’m __________. This is the Shokawa Furusato Festival. It is fun. It is in October. Please watch it!

7 Hello! I’m _________. These are the Shokawa Cherry Trees. They are very old. They are very pretty. Please enjoy them.

Hello! I’m __________. This is the Shokawa Furusato Festival. It is fun. It is in October. Shokawa students perform in it. They do the Kasa dance. Please watch us dance!

8 Hello! I’m _________. These are the Shokawa Cherry Trees. They are pretty. They are very old. They are more than 450 years old.

Hello! I’m __________. This is the Shokawa Furusato Festival. It is fun. It is in October. Shokawa students perform in it. They do the Kasa dance. There are 30 lions there. They all dance together.

9 Hello! I’m _________. These are the Shokawa Cherry Trees. They are pretty. They are very old. They are more than 450 years old. 50 years ago, they were moved by people in Shokawa, because the dam was built.

Hello! I’m __________. This is the Shokawa Furusato Festival. It is fun. It is in October. Shokawa students perform in it. They do the Kasa dance. There are 30 lions there. They all dance together. The students love to be in it.

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5 Hello! I’m _____________.

This is the Shokawa Waterwheel. I like the waterwheel. Please see it.

Hello! I’m ______________. This is soba. I like soba. Please try it!

6 Hello! I’m _____________. This is the Shokawa Waterwheel. I like the waterwheel. It is very big. Please see it.

Hello! I’m ______________. This is soba. It is a noodle. I like soba. Please try it!

7 Hello! I’m _____________. This is the Shokawa Waterwheel. It is very big. You can eat soba there. Soba is delicious Please try it!

Hello! I’m ______________. This is soba. It is a noodle. You can eat soba hot or cold. Soba is delicious! Please try it!

8 Hello! I’m _____________. This is the Shokawa Waterwheel. It is very big. You can eat soba there. Soba is delicious. There are 4 smaller wheels near it.

Hello! I’m ______________. This is soba. It comes from buckwheat. There are many buckwheat fields. I love eating soba!

9 Hello! I’m _____________. This is the Shokawa Waterwheel. It is very big. You can eat soba there. There are 4 smaller wheels near it. The wheels stop turning in winter when it is cold.

Hello! I’m ______________. This is soba. Soba is made from buckwheat. In Shokawa, there are many buckwheat fields. There is a soba festival in November where you can eat the first soba of the year.

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5 Hello! I’m ________________.

This is the Shogawa River. It’s a very beautiful river. I like the river.

Hello! I’m ________________. This is Gousha Shrine. . I like Gousha Festival. Please see it!

6 Hello! I’m ________________. This is the Shogawa River. It’s a very beautiful river. You can fish there.

Hello! I’m ________________. This is Gousha Shrine. Gousha Festival is September 14th. I like the festival. Please see it!

7 Hello! I’m ________________. This is the Shogawa River. It’s a very beautiful river. People like to go fishing there. Every year, students teach each other to fish.

Hello! I’m ________________. This is Gousha Shrine. It is a small shrine. Gousha Festival is on September 14th. Students dance in it, and there is a play. The teachers sometimes dance too!

8 Hello! I’m ________________. This is the Shogawa River. It’s a very beautiful river. There are many fish that live in the river, so people like to go fishing. Every year, students will teach each other to fish.

Hello! I’m ________________. This is Gousha Shrine. It is a small shrine in Arabuchi. There is a festival at it on September 14th. Students dance in it, and there is a play. The teachers sometimes dance too!

9 Hello! I’m ________________. This is the Shogawa River. It’s a very beautiful river. The water is so clean that you can drink from it. There are many fish that live in the river, so people like to go fishing. Every year, students will teach each other to fish.

Hello! I’m ________________. This is Gousha Shrine. It is a small shrine in Arabuchi. There is a festival at it on September 14th. Students dance in it, and there is a play. The teachers sometimes dance too! Gousha Festival is the biggest festival in Shokawa.

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5 Hello! I’m _______________.

This is Shokawa No Sato. It has Gassho-zukuri houses. Please go there!

Hello! I’m _______________. This is an onsen. I like onsen. Please try it!

6 Hello! I’m _______________. This is Shokawa No Sato. You can see “Gassho-zukuri”. Please go there!

Hello! I’m _______________. This is an onsen. It is very nice! I like onsen. Please try it!

7 Hello! I’m _______________. This is Shokawa No Sato. You can see old houses. The houses are “Gassho-zukuri”. The roof is grass. You should go there!

Hello! I’m _______________. This is an onsen. Onsen means ‘hot spring’. The onsen is very warm. You have to take a shower before you get into the onsen.

8 Hello! I’m _______________. This is Shokawa No Sato. There are old houses here. They are called “Gassho-zukuri”. The roof is grass. You should go there!

Hello! I’m _______________. This is an onsen. Onsen means ‘hot spring’. It is relaxing to sit in the onsen. But, you must take a shower before you get into the onsen.

9 Hello! I’m _______________. This is Shokawa No Sato. There are old houses here. They are called “Gassho-zukuri”. The roofs are made from grass. Every year, Furusato Festival happens behind Shokawa No Sato. You should go there!

Hello! I’m _______________. This is an onsen. Onsen means ‘hot spring’. Shokawa’s onsen is very warm and feels good. You can go to the inside or outside bath. You must take a shower before you get into the onsen.

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Miya JHS & ES Kuguno JHS & ES Grade

5 This is Garyuzakura.

It’s a cherry tree. It’s beautiful. It’s 1100 years old. Do you like cherry trees?

This is Miyagasa. It’s a hat. It’s an umbrella, too. It’s from Miya. Two colors, red and yellow.

6 You can see Garyu Festival in April. You can drink tea.

You can make Miyagasa. Two trees, Yew and Japanese Cypress.

7 It’s a very old cherry tree. In the spring, it’s very beautiful. You can go to Garyu Festival. You can buy souvenirs and drink tea.

I made Miyagasa. We can make Miyagasa by hand. You can wear Miyagasa all year round.

8 People come to see Garyuzakura from many different countries. Garyuzakura is next to Hida-ichinomiya train station. Garyuu means ‘sleeping dragon’ in Japanese. The tree trunk looks like a sleeping dragon.

Have you heard about Miyagasa? People wear Miyagasa when they are working outside. It’s a traditional hat of Miya. They are useful to wear all year round. They are one of Miya’s traditional goods.

9 Garyuzakura almost died two times. But it’s still living today. It is very precious to Miya. It is the oldest cherry tree in Takayama. People come to see it from around the world. Its branches are over 30 feet long.

Miyagasa is a type of hat. It protects us from sun, rain, and snow. It’s made from Japanese Cypress tree and Yew. It’s a traditional product of Miya. I know how to make Miyagasa. Can I show you?

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Grade

5 It’s a ski resort. I like skiing. Do you like skiing?

Peaches, apples, and tomatoes in Hida are delicious. I like peaches/apples/tomatoes. Do you like Kuguno peaches? Do you like Miya tomatoes?

6 I can ski. Can you ski? The Arcopia Snow Festival is in January.

Can you eat peaches? Let’s eat Kuguno apples. I want to be a tomato farmer. What do you want to be?

7 In the summer, you can see beautiful sunflowers at Arcopia. Sometimes we go to Mondeus for a school trip. Mondeus means ‘Mountain of God.’ We learn to ski there.

Tomatoes/Peaches/Apples are my favorite food. We can buy them in Kuguno and Miya. There are many orchards in Kuguno. There are many tomato farmers in Miya.

8 In the winter, you can ski there. In the summer, you can hike up the mountain. Skiing is a popular sport in Miya. Our junior high school has an Alpine ski club. There is a cherry tree orchard in front of Kuraiyama.

Kuguno is the number one source of apples in Hida. We are very proud of our fruits. My father/mother is a tomato farmer. I want to be a farmer when I grow up.

9 In Kuguno, we have an exchange there with students from Mie prefecture. The students can ski down the hill while carrying torches. It’s very exciting. There are many events there. You can see flower fields and a snow festival.

Would you like to hear about fruits in Hida? Kuguno’s fruits are loved by many people. Apples from Kuguno are made into juice, pie, and so on. Miya is famous for its delicious tomatoes. Tomatoes are the most famous product from Miya’s farmers.

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5 It’s a waterfall.

It’s in Kuguno. Meoto is ‘girl and boy’.

It’s in August. Let’s see fireworks.

6 Let’s go to Meoto Taki. It’s two waterfalls. It’s very beautiful.

You can see fireworks. You can do kingyo-sukui. You can play games. You can eat delicious food. You can eat Kuguno apples and peaches.

7 Meoto Taki is my favorite place in Kuguno. I go there by walking. It has two waterfalls. Meoto means ‘man and woman.’

Do you like Japanese festivals? If so, you can watch Kuguno Festival. It’s in the middle of August. There are games and food in the afternoon and fireworks at night.

8 It is a famous waterfall in Kuguno. The top waterfall is ‘woman,’ and the bottom waterfall is ‘man.’ You can enjoy hiking in that area.

You can see fireworks in Kuguno at this festival. I am going to go to the festival. The name of the festival is, ‘Eden of Hida, Kuguno Festival.’ That’s because Kuguno has beautiful scenery and a lot of fruit.

9 Do you want to know about Meoto Taki? I have been there 3 times. Meoto Taki means ‘man and woman’ in Japanese. Many people go there to pray for marriage and fertility. It is loved by many people. Do you know how to get there? It’s in the south of Kuguno.

Would you like to hear about Kuguno Festival? I have been to Kuguno Festival many times. Many visitors come to enjoy the festival and watch fireworks. The fireworks start at night. They look very beautiful. The sound of fireworks echoes off the mountains.

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Grade

5 This is Minashi Shrine.

It’s very old. It’s very important.

It’s a festival in Miya. It’s April 3rd. I like Ikibina Matsuri.

6 You can see Ikibina Festival here. The spring Festival is May 1st and 2nd.

It’s April 3rd. You can see beautiful girls. It’s at Minashi Shrine in Miya.

7 Minashi Jinja is a shrine in Miya. It’s very old. It is an important shrine in Hida. You can see Oosugi, a famous Japanese cedar tree.

Do you know Ikibina Matsuri? It’s my favorite festival. It’s on April 3rd every year. It’s at Minashi Shrine. There is music, dance, and a parade there.

8 Oosugi is a very big, old Japanese cedar tree. You can see it in Minashi Jinja. Minashi has some festivals. Many people pray there at the beginning of the year.

You can see girls in kimono. They are the living dolls of Hida. There are 9 girls from Hida. You can enjoy performances and a parade.

9 Minashi used to be the premier shrine of Hida. Ikibina Matsuri and the spring Miya Festival are held there. It is a high-rank shrine. It hosts the famous cedar tree called ‘Oosugi’. Many people come to Minashi during the new year to pray.

It’s held every year on May 1st and 2nd. Nine girls from the Hida area are selected as living dolls. They look like the prince and princess dolls. We go to watch the festival every year.

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Asahi JHS & ES Enako ES Grade

5 Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m

from Asahi. I like Asahi. What’s this? That’s right. It’s corn. It’s Takane corn. I like corn.

How about you? Please try it. Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. I like Asahi. What’s this? It’s yomogi

udon. It’s a green noodle. It’s very delicious. Please try it.

6 Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. What’s this? That’s right! It’s corn. It’s Takane corn. I like corn. Can you

eat corn? Please try it. Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. What’s this? It’s yomogi-udon. You can eat it in Asahi. Yomogi-udon is delicious. Can

you eat yomogi? Please try it. Thank you.

7 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Can I ask you

a question? What’s this? That’s right. It’s corn. It’s from Takane. It’s popular in my

town. Corn is my favorite food. Please try it sometime.

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Can I ask you a

question? Do you know yomogi? It’s a Japanese plant. It’s green. Which is your favorite, curry,

udon or mochi? In my town you can eat yomogi curry, yomogi udon and yomogi mochi. Please

try one sometime. They are very tasty.

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8 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast of Takayama city. May I ask you a question? What is this? Yes, that’s right. It’s corn. We call it “Takane corn”. It’s popular in my town. Do you like corn? If you

like it, please try Takane corn sometime! Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? I’m from Asahi. It’s a

town southeast of Takayama city. May I ask you a question? Do you know yomogi? It’s a

Japanese plant. We can make many foods with yomogi. For example, in my town you can eat

yomogi curry, yomogi udon and yomogi mochi. I think that they are all delicious. If you are

interested in eating yomogi, please come to my town. We have many kinds. Thank you

9 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? How long have

you been in Takayama? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast of Takayama city. If you have

time, may I talk about something from my town? This is called Takane corn. This corn is loved by many people in my town. Because it

is tasty. If you like corn, please try it sometime. Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? How long have you been

in Takayama? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast of Takayama city. If you have time,

may I talk about something from my town? Have you ever eaten yomogi? Yomogi is a Japanese

plant. It’s a green color. Yomogi is used to make many kinds of food in my town. For example,

yomogi tempura, yomogi udon and yomogi mochi. I think yomogi is delicious. If you are

interested, please try it sometime.

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from Asahi. I like Asahi. What’s this? That’s right. It’s a festival! It’s Akigami’s ice festival.

It’s free. It’s very interesting. Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. I like Asahi. Please listen. This is Crystal

Live in Asahi. It is a winter concert. It is very cold. It has many bands and drum performances. It’s

very fun! I like music. Please see it.

6 Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. What’s this? That’s right! It’s a festival! It’s Akigami’s ice festival. You can see it in January, February and March. It’s

very interesting. I want to go to the ice festival. Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. What’s this? Please listen. This is Crystal

Live in Asahi. It is a winter concert. It’s very cold. It has many bands and drum performances. You

can see beautiful fireworks, too! It’s very beautiful. Do you like fireworks? Please see it.

7 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Can I ask you a question? What’s this? That’s right. It’s an ice festival. This is my town’s ice festival. You can see it every year in January, February and March. I went to the ice festival last year. It was very beautiful and interesting. Do you want to see the ice festival? Please come to

Asahi! Thank you!

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Can I ask you a

question? What’s this? That’s right. It’s a Japanese drum performance. This is from my town’s Crystal Live festival. You can see many

bands. And many Japanese drum performances there. You can also eat many foods there.

Which is your favorite, takoyaki, okonomiyaki or Hida beef? You can eat them all! Please try

them.

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8 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast of Takayama city. If you are free, may I ask you a question? What is

this? Yes, it’s a festival. It’s my town’s famous ice festival. We call it Hyotenka no Mori. You can visit the ice festival every year in January,

February and March. The ice looks very beautiful. From January 1st to March 31st you

can see the ice lit up. I think it’s amazing! If you are interested, please come to Asahi.

Thank you!


town southeast of Takayama city. If you are free, may I ask you a question? Do you know Crystal

Live Festival in Asahi? It’s a famous winter musical festival in my town. There are many

bands and Japanese drums performances there. There are also fireworks. It’s wintertime, but the fireworks are as beautiful as summer fireworks.

If you are interested, please come to the festival. But be careful! It’s in winter, so it’s very cold.



time, may I talk about something from my town? This is a picture I took at Hyotenka no

Mori. Hyotenka no Mori is a famous ice festival in my town. This festival is held every year from January to March. Every year many people come to see the festival. I think that the festival is very beautiful. So I want to go

to the festival every year. If you are interested, please come to my town and see

the festival.

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? How long have you been

in Takayama? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast of Takayama city. If you have time,

may I talk about something from my town? This is a picture I took last year. This event is called

Crystal Live in Asahi. It’s a one-day musical performance that happens every year. People

from all over Takayama come and perform in the show. You can see many bands and Japanese

drum performances there. There are also many yatai there. Yatai means foods stall in English.

You can eat many foods like takoyaki, yakisoba, okonomiyaki and so on. If you like them, please

come to the festival.

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from Asahi. I like Asahi. Please listen. This is hot sauce. It’s from my town. Its name is Umakara-oh. It’s very spicy. I like spicy

foods. Do you like spicy foods? Please try it!

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. I like Asahi. What’s this? That’s right. It’s

Japanese mochi. Its name is Bijoe-mochi. It is from my town. I like mochi. Do you like mochi?

Please try Bijoe-mochi.

6 Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. Please listen. This is hot sauce. It’s from my town. Its name is Umakara-oh. It is very spicy. I can eat spicy foods. How

about you? Please try it!

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. What’s this? That’s right! It’s Japanese mochi. Its name is Bijoe-mochi. It’s from my

town. You can eat Bijoe-mochi in Takayama. It’s very delicious. Please try Bijoe-mochi.

7 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Are you

free now? I want to talk about my town. This is my town’s hot sauce. It’s very spicy. In Japanese its name is Umakara-oh. In English its name is “King of Delicious Spice”. Do you

like spicy foods? You can eat Umakara-oh with pizza, chicken, fried eggs and tacos.

Please try it! You can buy it in the Asahi area all year round.

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Are you free now? I want to talk about my town. This is Bijoe mochi. Bijoe mochi is my favorite food. It’s very good. I

usually eat mochi for breakfast. Do you like mochi? Please try Bijoe-mochi.

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8 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast of Takayama city. If you

are free, may I talk with you? This is my town’s famous hot sauce. Doesn’t it look

spicy? It’s very spicy, so it’s called Umakara-oh in Japanese. In English it means “The King of Delicious Spice”. I think it’s the hottest hot

sauce in Japan. If you like hot and spicy, please try it. But you mustn’t use too much

because it is very very spicy! You can buy it in the Asahi area all year round.


town southeast of Takayama city. If you are free, may I talk with you? Does this look delicious?

This is called Bijoe-mochi. It is made in my town. There is white and green Bijoe-mochi. We call

the green one Yomogi mochi. We call the white one just Bijoe-mochi. I think that yomogi mochi is as delicious as Bijoe-mochi. If you are interested,

please try Bijoe-mochi!



time, may I talk about something from my town? This is my town’s famous hot sauce. It

is made from red peppers. It is made in an old tunnel in Takane village. It is very hot and spicy. So it is called Umakara-oh in Japanese.

In English it means “The King of Delicious Spice”. It is very tasty. If you like hot and

spicy things, you should try it. You can buy it in the Asahi area all year round.

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? How long have you been in Takayama? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast

of Takayama city. If you have time, may I talk about something from my town? Have you ever eaten Bijoe-mochi? Bijoe-mochi is made in my

town. In Asahi there are two kinds of Bijoe-mochi. A white mochi and a green mochi. The

green one is called yomogi-mochi and the white one is called just Bijoe-mochi. Bijoe-mochi is used

when making many different Japanese foods. Eating Bijoe-mochi makes me happy. If you have

time, please try eating Bijoe-mochi.

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from Asahi. I like Asahi. This is Asahi middle school. They study Japanese, math, science,

social studies, music, home economics, calligraphy, art, English and P.E. I like music and P.E. What subject do you like? Thank

you.

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. I like Asahi. What’s this? It’s Michi-no-Eki.

It’s a restaurant. I like their yomogi udon and curry. Do you like curry? Please try Michi-no-

Eki’s curry. It’s very good!

6 Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. This is Asahi middle school. It has 64 students. They can study Japanese, math, science, social studies, music, home

economics, calligraphy, art, English and P.E. I want to study English in middle school. What

subject do you like? Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). How are you? I’m from Asahi. What’s this? It’s Asahi’s Michi-no-Eki. You

can buy many things here. Yomogi curry, Umakara-oh, Bijoe-mochi and Sarubobo. I want to

eat yomogi curry. Please try it.

7 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Are you free now? Can I talk with you? This is my

school. Its name is Asahi middle school. We have 64 students. We can study Japanese, math, science, social studies, music, home

economics, calligraphy, art, English and P.E. What subjects do you study in your country?

Thank you.

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. Are you from ( )? I’m from Asahi. Are you free now? Can I talk with you? This is Asahi’s Michi-no-Eki.

It’s a service station. It has a store and a restaurant. You can buy many things at Michi-no-

Eki. You can buy yomogi curry, yomogi udon, Umakara-oh, and Bijoe-mochi. You can also see Crystal Live in Asahi there. It’s very interesting.

Please come to Michi-no-Eki sometime!

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8 Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast of Takayama city. If you are free, may I talk to you? This is my school. It is called Asahi middle school. There are 64

students and about 15 teachers. We have many school events all year round. For

example, sports day, cultural festivals and school plays. I enjoyed doing these events

last year! I think these events are more fun than studying.


town southeast of Takayama city. If you are free, may I talk to you? This is called Michi-no-Eki in

Japanese. Michi-no-Eki means service station in English. We can buy many things at Michi-no-Eki.

For example, Bijoe-mochi, yomogi udon, Umakara-oh. Also, there are many events at

Michi-no-Eki. You can see Crystal Live in Asahi and the Yomogi festival there. These are very

exciting events. If you have time, please come to Michi-no-Eki.



time, may I talk about something from my town? This is my middle school. It is called Asahi middle school. We have 64 students and about 15 teachers. The school is loved by many students. We have many school events all year round. For example, sports

day, culture festival and school plays. Sports day is an event that is loved by all students. On that day we are broken into two groups.

One is called the red team. The second is called the white team. Then we play games against each other. The team who gets the most points wins. We are always tired, but

it’s very fun. Have you ever seen a Japanese sports day?

Hello! My name is ( ). Nice to meet you. What country are you from? How long have you been in Takayama? I’m from Asahi. It’s a town southeast

of Takayama city. If you have time, may I talk about something from my town? This building is called Michi-no-Eki in Japanese. In English, Michi-

no-Eki means service station. People from all over Japan can come and stop at Michi-no-Eki.

There is a small store and a restaurant there. At the restaurant you can eat many famous foods

from Asahi. For example, Bijoe-mochi and yomogi foods. They are very delicious. I have

eaten them many times. Also, many events are held at Michi-no-Eki. For example, Crystal Live in

Asahi and the yomogi festival. If you are interested, please try them sometime!

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5 I like hiking.

I like waterfalls. I like Kokufu 48 Waterfalls

I like fishing. Fishing is fun. Do you like fishing? Let’s go fishing at the Miyagawa River.

6 I want to see beautiful nature. I want to see waterfalls. I want to hike. Let’s go to Kokufu’s 48 Waterfalls.

I want to go somewhere warm. I want to go fishing, and I want to go swimming. I want to go to the Miyagawa River. It’s Great!

7 A: Can we see many waterfalls in Kokufu?

B: Yes we can. Let’s go to Kokufu’s 48 Waterfalls.

A: Can we camp there? B: No, we can’t.

A: What’s that? Is it the Ocean? B: No, it’s the Miyagawa River! A: Can we surf there? B: No, but we can go fishing. A: I like fishing. B: Me too! Let’s go fishing together!

8 People call this place the 48 waterfalls. I’m going to visit it tomorrow. Let’s go together.

The Miyagawa River is smaller than the Nile River. It’s colder than the Amazon River. It runs from Hida to Toyama Prefecture and into the sea.

9 A: I have been to Kokufu’s 48 Waterfalls many times. B: Really? I have never been there. A: Let’s go tomorrow! B: Sounds good!

The Miyagawa River is visited my many people. They like to fish there. Fishing in the Miyagawa River makes me happy. I have been fishing there since I was six years old.

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5 Do you like onsen? I like onsen. Yuuyukan

Onsen is very hot.

This is Ankokuji Temple. I like Ankokuji Temple. Do you like Ankokuji Temple?

6 I want to take a bath. I want to see beautiful mountains. Let’s go to Kokufu’s Yuuyukan Onsen.

I want to see the Kyozo. I want to go to Ankokuji Temple. Let’s go to Ankokuji Temple

7 What’s that? Is it a restaurant? No, it’s an onsen. But it has a restaurant in it. It’s called Yuuyukan Onsen. Let’s Go!

Ankokuji Temple is a National Treasure of Japan. Where is Ankokuji Temple? It’s east of Kokufu.

8 If you like onsen, go to Yuuyukan Onsen. It is very nice. We must shower before we enter the bath. You must not bring your towel in the bath.

Visiting Ankokuji Temple is very fun. It is older than the Taj Mahal.

9 I know how to get to Yuuyukan Onsen. It is not difficult to explain. I can show you on a map. Let’s get naked together!

Have you been to Ankokuji Temple yet? You should go. Ankokuji Temple has been here for more than 600 years. It’s a very famous and important temple.

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5 Sakura Koen is very beautiful.

Cherry blossoms are very beautiful. I like Sakura Koen

Apita is very big. Apita is yellow. Do you like Apita? I like Apita.

6 Cherry blossoms are very beautiful in April. They look like snow. Let’s visit Sakura Koen in April.

I want to go shopping. I want to play games. I want to eat delicious food. I want to go to Apita!

7 At Sakura Koen we can have a picnic. We can see beautiful cherry blossoms. We can relax with our friends. Let’s go to Sakura Koen

A: What’s that? B: It’s Apita. A: Is it a department store? B: Yes it is! It’s Apita. A: I like department stores. B: Me too! Let’s go to Apita!

8 Let’s go to Sakura Koen when the cherry blossoms bloom. They are very beautiful. If you’re interested, please call me. My phone number is 5390-7416.

Apita is more interesting than Valor. It’s the most wonderful department store in the world. I enjoy shopping at Apita. There are many games in Apita. I think that Apita is the best place in the world!

9 Have you ever been to Sakura Koen? If you have not been there, I recommend that you go. It’s very beautiful. It is visited every year by many people.

Apita makes me happy. Would you like to come to Apita with me? I think that you will enjoy it. There are restaurants, games, stores, and even photo booths. Apita has something for everyone!

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5 This is a Sarubobo.

Sarubobo is very cute. Sarubobo’s face is red. It’s a monkey baby.

Hoba miso is very delicious. I like hoba miso with vegetables. Please try hoba miso.

6 A: I want to buy a Sarubobo. B: Let’s go to the souvenir store. A: What time does it close? B: 9 o’clock. A: Okay! Let’s go!

I want to eat delicious vegetables. I want to eat delicious steak. Let’s eat hoba miso! Hoba miso is very delicious.

7 This is a Sarubobo. It’s a souvenir of Hida. I like the Sarubobo. Sarubobos have many colors. Red is very popular

A: What’s that? Is it a leaf? B: Yes, it’s a Ho leaf. A: What’s inside it? B: Hida beef and vegetables. That’s hoba miso. It’s very delicious.

8 I think that Sarubobo is very cute. Because he is cute, he is very popular. Many people have a Sarubobo charm on their cell phone. Would you like one?

I am going to make hoba miso tonight. Do you like hoba miso? Cooking hoba miso is not easy, but it’s very delicious. Please try some hoba miso.

9 Have you ever heard of a Sarubobo? It’s a small baby monkey doll, and the symbol of Hida Takayama. It is often given to young babies by their grandmothers. It has no face, so it’s a little bit scary.

Hoba miso is made by cooking vegetables and Hida beef in a magnolia leaf. It’s a very popular dish in Kokufu. If you have a chance, please try Hoba Miso.

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5 What do you like?

Do you like skiing? I like skiing. This is Hirayu Ski Resort. Please come!

Do you like nature? I like nature. Come to Shin-hodaka Ropeway. See beautiful Nature. Please ride it!

6 Can you ski? I like skiing! Do you know Hirayu ski resort? Let’s go there!

Do you like nature? I like nature. Ride the Shin-hodaka Ropeway. You can see beautiful nature. Let’s go there!

7 Welcome to Kamitakara! Do you like skiing? This is Hirayu Ski Resort. It is a nice ski resort in Kamitakara. You can ski or snowboard there. It is really fun. Let’s go there together.

Welcome to Kamitakara! Do you like beautiful nature? Please come to Okuhida and enjoy the ropeway. I like it in fall and winter. You can see beautiful leaves in fall and snow-covered mountains in winter. It’s great! Let’s ride together.

8 This is a picture of Hirayu Ski Resort in Kamitakara. There are two runs there. It is smaller than other ski resorts in Hida but I like it the best. You can ski or snowboard there. I love Hirayu Ski Resort. It’s great!

This is the ropeway in Shin-hodaka. It is about a one hour bus ride from Takayama bus center. It is the best place to enjoy nature in Takayama. When you ride it, you can see almost all of the Northern Alps. If you have some time, please visit.

9 Have you been skiing in Japan? In Kamitakara, we have great skiing. Please come to Hirayu and we can enjoy skiing together. It is smaller than other ski resorts in Japan but I like it a lot. If you have some time, let’s go together!

Are you wondering what to do while you are in Takayama? Have you ridden a ropeway before? If you enjoy nature, please come to Shin-hodaka and ride our famous ropeway. It is famous for the beautiful views it offers to its riders. Visit the official website for more information regarding price and transportation.

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5 Do you like bears?

I like bears. Bears are very cute. Please come to the bear park!

Do you like hot springs baths? We say ‘onsen’ in Japanese. Enjoy onsen in Okuhida!

6 Do you like bears? You can see bears in Okuhida! They are very friendly. Please come to the bear park!

Do you like hot springs baths? We say ‘onsen’ in Japanese. You can enjoy natural onsens in Okuhida. They are very nice.

7 Do you like bears? This is Okuhida Bear Park. You can see many bears there. They are really cute and friendly. Let’s go there together.

Do you know ‘onsen’? It is Japanese for hot springs bath. We have many natural hot springs baths in Okuhida. They are very relaxing. We can enjoy them all year round. Please come to Okuhida and our onsens.

8 Did you know there is a bear park in Okuhida? There are many bears in the park. You have to visit there if you come to Takayama. If you are interested, please tell me.

I live in Okuhida. It’s famous for its onsens. Onsens are hot springs baths. I think they are more relaxing than anything else. If you are interested, please tell me. I will take you to my favorite places.

9 Are you interested in animals? We don't have a zoo in Kamitakara but we do have a bear park. I know how to get cheap tickets if you want to go. I want you to go there.

Have you heard of onsens? Onsens are hot springs baths. We have many famous onsens in Okuhida. The water is really hot but the experience is very relaxing. It is especially nice during winter. If you are interested, I can tell you about the best places to go.

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5 Do you like beautiful waterfalls? I like

waterfalls. Please come to Hirayu and see a beautiful waterfall.

Do you like traditional Japanese inns? In Japanese, we say ryokan. Please come to ryokans in Okuhida.

6 Do you like beautiful waterfalls? I love waterfalls. You can see a beautiful waterfall in Hirayu. Let’s go there together.

Do you like traditional Japanese inns? In Japanese, we say ryokan. You can stay in a ryokan in Okuhida.

7 Do you like beautiful waterfalls? This is Hirayu waterfall. It is next to Hirayu Ski Resort. You can go there all year round. In winter, the waterfall is illuminated. It is beautiful. Let’s go there together.

Do you know ryokan? Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns. You can stay at a ryokan in Okuhida. We have many ryokans. You can enjoy famous Hida foods such as Hida beef and hoba miso. They are very delicious. Please come and stay at a ryokan.

8 Do you know Hirayu otaki? It is a big waterfall in Hirayu. I think it is the best waterfall in the Hida area. It is illuminated during winter. If you want to go, I will take you. But please wear warm clothes. It is really cold there at night.

I live in Okuhida. It is famous for its ryokans. Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns. There are many ryokans in Okuhida. You can enjoy onsen and traditional Japanese dishes when you stay at one. If you are interested, please ask the students at Hokuryo Junior High School for a recommendation.

9 Have you heard of Hirayu otaki? It is a big waterfall in Hirayu. It is really beautiful. If you come in winter, you can enjoy seeing the waterfall illuminated. In February, there is a festival. If we go together, you can enter for free. How about going to see the waterfall this winter after we go skiing?

Have you heard of ryokans? They are traditional Japanese inns. We have many nice ryokans in Okuhida. How about staying at one? I have stayed at many different ryokans in Japan but the ones in Okuhida are my favorite. You can call or make a reservation online.

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5 Do you like swimming?

I like swimming. Please go to the Takahara River and swim.

Do you like rice? I like rice. Please come to Kurabashira. The rice is delicious!

6 Do you like swimming? We can swim in the Takahara River. Let’s go there and swim this summer.

Do you like rice? You can eat delicious rice in Kurabashira. Let’s go there together!

7 Do you like swimming? This is the Takahara River. Japan is really hot in the summer but you can enjoy swimming here. Please go to the Takahara River and enjoy swimming.

This is a picture of rice farms of Kurabashira. The rice here is very delicious. You can enjoy Japan’s most delicious rice here. Please come and try it.

8 I am going to tell you about my favorite swimming spot. It’s the Takahara River in Kamitakara. We swim there in summer. I like it the best when the weather is hot. If you want to go swimming there, please ask me and I will guide you there.

I am going to tell you about Kurabashira rice. I think it is the most delicious rice in Japan. If you go there, you can see how we farm rice. It is really interesting. Please come and enjoy our wonderful rice.

9 Are you hot? Have you been swimming in a river before? If you are interested, please come to Takahara River in Kamitakara. You can enjoy swimming and beautiful nature. If you don’t like swimming, you can enjoy fishing instead. I will show you my favorite spot.

I have been to many places in Japan but I have never had rice as good as rice from Kurabashira. I think it is the most delicious rice in Japan. How about trying it? You can learn how rice is farmed, too. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Examples of teaching materials. The following are examples of teaching materials that have been used by ALTs.

Let’s Visit Takayama!

This is Hida no Sato.

It’s by ___________________. In Hida no Sato, there are

________________________________________________.

You can

_________________________________________.

This is Old Street.

It’s by ___________________. On Old Street, there are

________________________________________________.

You can _________________________________________.

This is Harayama Park.

It’s by ___________________. At Harayama Park, there are

________________________________________________.

You can _________________________________________.

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I live in ______________________ neighborhood.

Thinking space

•Shops •Ski Slope •Nature •Festival

I’m going to talk about my neighborhood…..

_______________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

___________________________________

Thank you!

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Examples of lesson plans. These are lesson plans used by the ALTs in both elementary and junior high

school, followed by actual students work.

Lesson Plan:

Approximate time: Two (possibly three, depending on class skill) 50 minute lessons

Preparation: In days leading up to this lesson, students should have practiced sentences

describing their town (New Horizon 2nd Grade, page 64 is a great example, though

preferably without the “I love my town” part).

Students will have gotten a worksheet (see attached), and had two of the three spaces filled

out: the subject, and the Japanese section.

Lesson:

Students will spend the entire class period “translating” their Japanese into the provided

English blank.

Depending on class skill and speed, one more class period might be needed to complete the

English section.

The JTE and ALT will walk among the students, helping out when necessary.

When students are finished, they will bring up their paper to the JTE or ALT.

Upon getting the okay, students will practice reading aloud what they wrote.

Conclusion:

JTE and/or ALT will choose students to stand up and speak their parts to the class.

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Lesson Plan: 6th Grade, chapter 4, lesson 4

5 分 GREETING TIME

5 分 SINGING TIME

CD

10 分 GAME TIME: KARUTA

Review: Location names

Location Karuta Cards

ALT and HRT take turns saying “I want to go to ______________.”

5 分 GAME TIME: SIMON SAYS

Review: Directions

ALT gives directions

15 分 CHALLENGE TIME

Local Places Photos

Large Location cards

Stamps

Stamp sheets

Arrange the location cards, and the local places photos around the room on

desks, on the cubbies at the back of the room, on the front table and teacher’s

desk, etc. On each one, put a stamp. Put the students in pairs, and give each

pair a stamp sheet. One student is the walker and the other gives the directions.

The walker says “I want to go to ________.” Then the other student must direct

him/her to that place using the directions vocabulary. At each place, they can

stamp their stamp sheet. They should try to collect 8 of the stamps.

5 分 GOODBYE TIME

MATERIALS

1) CD 4) Local Place Photos

2) Location Karuta Cards 5) Stamp Sheets

3) Local Place Photos 6) Stamps (x16)

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-Greeting.

-1 Show example.

JTE does the example using all the speaking points correctly, followed by the ALT doing the example

but without following the speaking points.

After the demonstration ask the students what one they think is better and why they think so, then

discuss the following points.

Speaking points: 1. Use map 2. No script 3. Clear voice 4. Speed

2- have the students go into their groups and practice their scripts using all the points that were

discussed and walk around checking each student is using them correctly.

After the students have shared their poster have the students evaluate each other on their use of

the speaking points.

3: example 2.

Have the JTE read the script again but this time have the ALT give them feedback on what they need

to improve on, tell the students to go around and tell the teachers or other students about their

favourite place and have the person they are telling give them some feedback.

4: students do the task that was shown with example 2.

5: students share advice from teachers or whoever they talked to with the class about their favourite

place.

6: students do final speaking: Just like before have the students in their groups present their poster

about their favourite place to everyone in their group and have them evaluate them on the speaking

points.

Hello, my name is ( ). I’m going to tell you about my favourite place

in Takayama. This is Sanyodo book store in Ishiura Cho. It’s near Super Sato.

I think that it is useful place, because I can find many things in the store.

For example, there are many books, CDs and stationary.

I like this book store.

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7: comments from JTE and ALT.

Choose a couple of students who you thought worked really well today and tell them why you

thought they worked well.

Note:

The lesson prior to this lesson should be the students making their poster.

Students are to make their own script about their favourite place in Kamitakara using for example

-I live in

.-It’s famous for

-It’s near

-There are

Etc.

Have the students draw their posters and write out their scripts, try to have them memorize the

script but if it’s too difficult its ok to have them put some notes on the back of their poster.

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Turn right – Part4

1. Greeting (3) – What`s the date, day, weather and time. How are you?

2. Warming up (5) – Janken board game. Pairs. Students are to use a board game to remember the words of buildings and places previously studied (police station, train station, library etc.)

3. Today`s aim: Students to be able to understand where is the ___? Whilst using directions.

4. Practice words (10) Place names – Takayama. Where is (the) _________

Nakabashi Bridge / Takayama Jinja / Hida no Sato / Etc. Key word game. (5)

5. Activity – Complete my map. (15) Students to finish their map of Takayama by Janken. Demonstration with JTE using blackboard (5). Student A: Hello, how are you? Student B: I’m_____, and you? Student A: I’m ______. Janken. Winner of Janken asks ‘where is the _____’ The loser must navigate the winner without showing their sheet and then glue that building in place (Go straight, Turn left, Here is the ____ etc.) Student A & B: Thank you, bye!

6. Good job and evaluate students. (3)

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６年生＃５西小-１０月２日(水) 清見小-１０月１日(火) 南小６年１-１０月１０日(木) 南小６年２-１０月１０日(木)

主題

AIM Hi Friends 2 – Lesson 4 #4 – Takayama Game

流れ (時間) 英語日本語

Greeting

( 3 分)

Hello. How are you? What’s the month, date, day?

Review

ふくしゅう

( 12 分)

Let’s Sing

えいごであそぼ 100 曲ベスト Disc 3

Track 20 – “Musical Months” Review the Places vocabulary Warm Up Ask the students if they remember the vocab. Game – Guessing Game The students will blindly guess what flashcard I will show to the class. I will say 1 – 2 – 3, and the students will all yell out a place, as I show a flashcard to the class. If a student is correct, they get a point. The student with the most points wins.

Places Bookstore, Convenience Store, Department Store, Fire Station, Flower Shop, Hospital, Park, Police Station, Post Office, Restaurant, School, Station, Supermarket Directions Move Straight, Turn Left, Turn Right Move Left, Move Right, Move Back (not used today)

Today’s Aim

めあて

( 10 分)

Introduce the Takayama Map Warm Up Put the map of Takayama on the board, and ask the students about it. What is this map of? Do you know where we are? Do you know where some places are? Introduce the location markers and ask for the names in English. Place them on the map.

Activity

かつどう

( 12 分)

Takayama Game Students will get into 4 groups to play this game. Each team has a marker on the map. When it’s a team’s turn, they’ll roll a dice. The number they roll is the number of moves they’ll get. Each move is a direction they want me to move their marker on the map. Each time a team goes past a place on the map, they’ll need to say the name of the place, and one of their markers will be put on that location. The first team to have markers on all locations, or the team with the most markets on the board before time runs out is the winner.

Good Job Time

( 3 分)

Evaluate the students: (Clear Voice, Eye Contact, Gestures, Big Smile)

準備するもの Materials

ALT が準備するもの→ CD / Lesson 4 Flashcards / Large Takayama Game / Markers / Dice

HRT が準備するもの→ CD Player / Magnets

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Examples of students work.

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Vocabulary

The following is a list of vocabulary and sentence structures that students have

learned through the textbooks that will aid them in talking about their town.

5th Grade

Hello

I like __________

Do you like __________?

What __________do you want?

What __________do you like?

How many __________?

What`s this? It`s a __________

What __________would you like?

Hello. How are you?

Nice to meet you.

I like Takayama.

Do you like Takayama?

What supermarket do you want?

What restaurant do you like?

It`s Takayama Train Station.

What food would you like?

Hello. How are you?

Nice to meet you.

I like Takayama.

Do you like Takayama?

What supermarket do you want?

What restaurant do you like?

It`s Takayama Train Station.

What food would you like?

Hello

I like __________

Do you like __________?

What __________do you want?

What __________do you like?

How many __________?

What`s this? It`s a __________

What __________would you like?

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6th Grade

Do you have a __________?

When is _____________?

I can __________

Where is the __________?

Park, School, Bookstore, Restaurant, Police station, Convenience store, Hospital, Supermarket,

Fire station, Department store, Post office, Train / Bus station

Turn left, Turn right, Stop, and Go straight.

Let`s go to __________

Why?

Hello. How are you?

Nice to meet you.

Do you have a map? When is the Takayama festival? It is ….. I can help / speak English a little. Where is the train station / police station etc? Turn left / right. Let`s go together.

Hello. How are you?

Nice to meet you.

Do you have a map?

When is the Takayama festival? It is …..

I can help / speak English a little.

Where is the train station / police station etc. Turn left / right.

Let`s go together.

Do you have a __________?

When is _____________?

I can __________

Where is the __________?

Park, School, Bookstore, Restaurant, Police station, Convenience store, Hospital, Supermarket, Fire

station, Department store, Post office, Train / Bus station

Turn left, Turn right, Stop, and Go straight.

Let`s go to __________

Why?

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7th grade

Welcome to __________

Are you __________

What`s this?

This is __________

That is __________

__________is interesting

What language __________

It`s a __________

Do you like __________?

Can we __________here?

What are these?

Where is the __________

How many __________

We have __________

__________minutes long

Are you free on __________?

How old is __________

About After All Almost Area Autumn Beautiful Beautiful bridge Behind Between Big Breakfast Camera City Come Comes from Crowded Culture Different Difficult Excuse me Famous Favourite Food Have a great time How about Interesting It starts Love This is

New Popular Shrine Usually Very good Weekends Interesting Look for Make Market Open Peaceful Please Popular Quickly Quiet Restaurant Second home Spring Summer Winter

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8th grade

About __________people live in

May I __________

I will show you __________

You must / mustn’t __________

Are you?

How long?

We have __________on __________

What`s the purpose of your visit?

How long are you going to stay?

What __________are you looking for?

I`m going to tell you about __________

__________got its name from__________

Find things to do in __________

I live in __________

it`s in the __________of __________

It`s famous for __________

There are many __________

I love my city.

How much is it?

I think __________

is better than __________

My favourite __________is __________

About Above Across After All day Almost Also Always Area Ask Be careful Beautiful Became Because Begin Behind Beside Big Breakfast Building Busy Buy Can Car Catch Change Cherry tree Choose Clean Clean and

beautiful Close Come Compare Convenient Cook Crowded Culture Cute

Delicious Dinner Everyone loves Famous Festival Friendly Get off Golden week Helpful History Holidays Hungry Important Interesting Kind Learn Long ago Looks Meet Older than Popular Quiet River River Shopping Shopping Shrine Sightseeing Such as Surprised Sushi bar Take bus Thirsty Vacation Visit Wine Wonderful You mustn’t

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9th Grade

__________is loved by __________

How long have you __________

Have you ever heard of __________

Would you like __________

I know how to __________

Tickets are sold __________

Held every __________

This is called __________

It is used when __________

It usually doesn’t__________

Learn about culture

Never forget your trip


These are my reasons __________

Do you know the __________

Tradition continued to this day

Japanese fireworks are the best in the world

Making beautiful fireworks is our pride and joy

It will start


These are some of the __________you can find in it

Why is __________famous?

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Able

About

Above

Abroad

Across

Addition

After

Afternoon

Again

Ago

Agree

Along

Already

Also

Always

Among

Animal

Anything

Anywhere

Appear

Area

Around

Arrive

Beautiful

Became

Been

Before

Begin

Behind

Cafeteria

Change

Cherry tree

Choose

Clean

Convenient

Culture

Delicious

Dessert

Different

Difficult

Dinner

Drink

During

Each

Early

Easily

Easy

Enjoy

Environment

Especially

Evening

Event

Every

Everyday

Everyone

Example

Exciting

Experience

Get on

Great

Get around

Get off

Held

Holiday

Hotel

Information

Interested

Interesting

Interpreter

Kind of

Know

Lake

Language

Library

Long ago

Make

Market

May I

Meal

Meat

Meet

Most

National

Necessary

Official

Online

Pardon

Same

Season

Sometimes

Street

Surprised

Table

Taste

Together

Tradition

Traditional

Trip

Under

Understand

Vacation

Village

Volunteer

Wait

Watch

Weekend

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Competition

For grades 7-9, a competition will be held for students to describe their town

at the end of the year. Prizes will be given for each grade. Students will be

given hints with words that they have learnt as well as images of Takayama

with example sentences.

Also, if agreed with the JTE, a role play could be implemented at the end of the

year for the students to show what they have learnt, using examples from the

textbook.

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Conclusion

The ALTs believe that the students can successfully speak to foreigners by the

time they graduate junior high school. Projects such as, ‘can I help you?’ are

really encouraging for students that wish to have extracurricular study.

This project shows that with the use of the textbook and out of the box ideas,

students can put their English to good use which hopefully gives them the

confidence and platform for further study. Making lessons fun and imaginative

really allow the students to express themselves, enjoy using English and most

importantly use it practically.

Appendix

Hie JHS – Anton Weissenberg

Matsukura JHS – Kelsey Staffelbach

Nakayama JHS – Julie Mireault

Higashiyama JHS – Jennifer Wang / Jim Hendricks

Nyukawa JHS – Freddy Rocky Mason

Kiyomi JHS - Jim Hendricks / Jaime Marie

Shokawa JHS – Amy Bowinski

Miya JHS – Kelly Lewis

Asahi JHS – Simona Sampaolo / Cassandra Knapp

Kokufu JHS – Thomas Wanebo

Hokuryo JHS - Andrew Butterfield / Erik Fujinami

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