EY Y04 L06 The Beach

  1. There are many popular beaches in Japan. Name one. Which prefecture is it in? Have you ever been there? Why?
  2. There are a number of activities you can enjoy at the beach, such as swimming, surfing, fishing, snorkelling or building a sand castle. Tell us about a popular activity that you like to do at the beach.
  3. When was the last time you went to the beach? Where did you go? Who did you go with? How was it? Why?
  4. What do you look forward to most, or dread, about the summer?
  5. Have you ever been to a beach in another country? If yes, where did you go? How did it compare to the beaches in Japan? If no, tell us about a beach in another country that you would like to visit, and why you would like to go there.
  6. If a friend from another country was coming to visit Japan and they wanted to see the best beach in your region, which beach would you recommend? Why?

Question 1

When I lived in Hyogo prefecture many people talked about going to Suma beach in Kobe. It seemed really popular. One day I went there with some friends to have a BBQ and I was surprised to see how much trash was on the beach. I didn't want to go back there again.

Question 2

I'm not really into swimming in salty water, so I usually enjoy walking on the beach and checking out the different types of shells. Sometimes I take some home. If I had a chance to swim with a dolphin or sea turtle I would love to do that!

Question 3

I think the last time I went to the beach was in Tottori. It was about 5 years ago. I was camping by the beach in Sakaiminato with my ex husband. I enjoyed road trips to that area. I chose that town because they have a lot of Gegege no Kitaro attractions. I also liked to take photos of the beach and some of the ships and boats in the port.

Question 4

I look forward to outdoor activities. I love going out to forests and gardens. Sunflowers are absolutely gorgeous! The problem with summer is that I'm quite sensitive to the heat and I get tired easily. Sometimes I get headaches from the strong sunlight. I have even had heat sickness before. I need a lot of cold drinks and ice cream!

Question 5

I'm from Oklahoma, so I never saw the beach until I was about 20 years old. I visited Florida and saw the beach for the first time. It was so much better than I had imagined. The sand was very soft and it was very clean. It was cleaner than the beaches I have visited in Japan and it had more restaurants and cafes.

Question 6

It's a little far, but I would recommend the Tottori sand dunes. It's the most interesting beach I have been to in Japan. I was amazed by the sand museum sculptures. They even have camels at the beach!

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