Hello there, I hope you are doing well.

For those living in Tokyo and in its neighboring areas, please be advised that there might be snowfall later today! Please dress accordingly and don’t forget to bring an umbrella!

 

https://japantoday.com/category/national/pandemic-reveals-hidden-poverty-in-wealthy-japan

There are several social issues that have arisen due to the pandemic and one of them is poverty in Japan. Because of Corona virus, the gap between the rich and the poor are becoming wider and it’s now more apparent than ever. People have lost their jobs and because of that, there’s a domino effect of how it negatively affected their lives. There are non-profit organizations helping them. What do you think of this social issue?

 

ー初めにー

Today’s Fill-In-The-Blanks Quiz: 

 

Here’s last week’s song:

 

(Fast forward to 00:55)

 

Here comes bad news talking this and that

Well give me all you got, don’t hold it back

Well I should probably warn you, I’ll be just fine

No offense to you, don’t waste your time

 

Here’s this week’s song:

(Fast forward to 01:45)

 

We staked out on a ______ to find our inner ____

____ it everlasting, so ________ incomplete

It’s easy _____ with you, sacred __________

As long as we’re _________, there’s no place I’d ______ be

 

 

 

ー続いてー

Today’s Youtube Recommendation:

 

Most of us have been staying at home. We’ve moved from working in the office to working from home and in our free time, we usually choose to spend time relaxing at home. One of the change’s downside is that we’re less active, and for this week’s recommendation, let me introduce a channel where you can learn English and train your body at the same time. Something I’ve used before and have started using again is Yoga with Adriene. It’s quite relaxing and it’s a good way to hit two birds with one stone! (1つの石で2羽の鳥を打つ)

 

This is her latest vlog:

Good luck!

 

ー最後にー

Today’s Column:

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/22/trump-impeachment-trial-articles-sent-house-senate

Following the inauguration (就任式) of Joe Biden is the leaving of Donald Trump from the White House. However, his impeachment (弾劾) trial was postponed to next month for his team to be able to form a defense. For the time being, (一先ず) he is staying in his “winter white house” in Florida. Read the article for more information about US politics.

 

Remember to take care of yourself and stay safe.

Ryo