4. Is tourism good or bad for the planet? Explain.
I think tourism is not so bad for the planet so far. When we think about the future of the planet, we need to promote sustainable development. There are three main pillars of sustainability; economy, social, and environment. Tourism often brings effect on economy. For example, a lot of Chinese visit Japan for shopping, and they spend a large amount of money. Getting money from foreigners is one of the best way to get economic effects. Tourism also has a good effect on society. You may not feel bad when a lot of guests are in your hometown. There will be a connection between local people and visitors. Tourism is good for economy and society, however, I think tourism is not always good for environment. There are many famous places where have historical backgrounds or buildings. It will be difficult to protect these if the place has too many tourists. These days eco-tourism has become popular, so if everyone knows about it and use positively, tourism will be better for environment in the future.
2015年11月12日木曜日
2015年11月2日月曜日
Discussion 9: Vacation
4. Do Japanese people have enough vacation time?
Although we have a lot of national holidays and paid holiday system, I do not think Japanese have enough vacation time. Employees cannot use paid holiday system well. Every year, Japan ranks lowest in paid day off utilization rate. The rate was only 39% last year. I think that result is related to Japanese personality. Japanese are group‐minded, and sometimes it is too much. So you feel guilty when you have a paid day off. Moreover, colleagues do not feel good if you are absent a lot. You should not be able to have two or more days off with pay. Japanese government will set a new law that employees have to get at least 5 days paid off from April, 2016. However, I prefer having a system such as Vacances that France does rather than paid holiday system.
Although we have a lot of national holidays and paid holiday system, I do not think Japanese have enough vacation time. Employees cannot use paid holiday system well. Every year, Japan ranks lowest in paid day off utilization rate. The rate was only 39% last year. I think that result is related to Japanese personality. Japanese are group‐minded, and sometimes it is too much. So you feel guilty when you have a paid day off. Moreover, colleagues do not feel good if you are absent a lot. You should not be able to have two or more days off with pay. Japanese government will set a new law that employees have to get at least 5 days paid off from April, 2016. However, I prefer having a system such as Vacances that France does rather than paid holiday system.
2015年10月8日木曜日
Discussion 8: Beauty & Social Pressure
5. Does society place too much importance on image and beauty?
I think society place too much importance on image and beauty, especially image is more important than beauty. However, these are connected. The image includes beauty. It means it is easy to make a good impression and give a good image to people if you have beauty. But, I do not think it is difficult for ordinary people to make a good image of yourselves. You can have a good image depending on how much effort you make. For example, not to forget to smile is one of the best ways to have to earn a good impression about yourself as well as your beauty. Also, your beauty is drawn out by smiling.
I think society place too much importance on image and beauty, especially image is more important than beauty. However, these are connected. The image includes beauty. It means it is easy to make a good impression and give a good image to people if you have beauty. But, I do not think it is difficult for ordinary people to make a good image of yourselves. You can have a good image depending on how much effort you make. For example, not to forget to smile is one of the best ways to have to earn a good impression about yourself as well as your beauty. Also, your beauty is drawn out by smiling.
2015年9月27日日曜日
Discussion7: Fashion & Careers
3. Some celebrities become fashion ions. Who are some fashion icons? Why do you think they become icons? Do they have a good influence on people?
I think Kyary Pamyupamyu is one of fashion icons. She became icon because her fashion style was very new when people saw her for the first time. She built up Harajuku-kei and became a model of it. Her outfit is always colorful and makeup is fancy, so she makes people feel happy. Moreover, foreigners reaction was same as Japanese. A lot of people liked her. Her fashion style encourage us.
I think Kyary Pamyupamyu is one of fashion icons. She became icon because her fashion style was very new when people saw her for the first time. She built up Harajuku-kei and became a model of it. Her outfit is always colorful and makeup is fancy, so she makes people feel happy. Moreover, foreigners reaction was same as Japanese. A lot of people liked her. Her fashion style encourage us.
2015年7月9日木曜日
Discussion 5: Happiness
3. Bhutan started a Gross National Happiness Index. Now, there is a United Nations World Happiness Index. In 2002, Denmark was top, Canada 5th, New Zealand 8th, US 11th, UK 18th, Japan 44th, and Togo was last. Why do you think Japan is so low in spite of being a rich country?
a. I think that is because of personality that Japanese have. A lots of Japanese are perfectionist and maybe we think too seriously about happiness. So even if we have something good happening, it does not considered to happiness because it may different from their expectation. I think when Japanese become easygoing, Japan get better place.
a. I think that is because of personality that Japanese have. A lots of Japanese are perfectionist and maybe we think too seriously about happiness. So even if we have something good happening, it does not considered to happiness because it may different from their expectation. I think when Japanese become easygoing, Japan get better place.
2015年6月5日金曜日
Discussion 4: Family Matters
3 Which family system do you think is better - the extended family or nuclear family system?
I think nuclear family is better. Living with mother in law or father in law is not so comfortable.
So I don't want to live with husband's parents. I also don't want to live with my parents because I don't want him to feel uncomfortable.
I think nuclear family is better. Living with mother in law or father in law is not so comfortable.
So I don't want to live with husband's parents. I also don't want to live with my parents because I don't want him to feel uncomfortable.
2015年5月7日木曜日
Discussion 3: Love around the world
5 I don't think marriage is so important. Because it has many problem to be a family. Last name will be changed, relationship with a partner's family and so on. And social security system has a lot of change. Some people think it is more useful not to get marriage.
2015年4月30日木曜日
Discussion 2: Alternative Education
5. Are students these days under more pressure than in the past?
Yes, I think so because the world changes a lot and faster than in the past. So students these can't imagine the future and they don't know what should they learn for the future.
Yes, I think so because the world changes a lot and faster than in the past. So students these can't imagine the future and they don't know what should they learn for the future.
2015年4月23日木曜日
Discussion 1: Education & Studying Abroad
6: Is it imoportant to have a degree?
Yes. I think it is important to accomplish something that you decide to do. Many Japanese think to quit is not good. So if you are in Japan, it's very important to have a degree.
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