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 Hello! Today I will talk about this news . On April 8, 2025, a roof collapsed at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. About 500 people were in the club at the time. Around 231 people died and more then 200 people were hurt. On that day, the popular singer who was performing and the former Major League Baseball player were also victims. The accident is believed to be caused by the building's weak structure from a past fire and problems with the roof supports.  There was a similar case not too long ago. In Japan, on January 28, 2025, a road in Yashio City, Saitama, sank and a truck fell into a hole. The cause was said to be a broken, old sewer pipe.  What we can learn from these accidents is how important it is to find old infrastructure early and take care of it. Buildings, roads, and other important structures need to be checked and repaired regularly. In the future, we need to use these lessons to make sure such accidents don't happen again a...

Hello!   "Dog Man" is a funny and exciting comic book by Dav Pilkey. The main character is a superhero called Dog Man, who is a mix of a dog and a human. Dog Man fights bad guys, saves the day, and protects the city from danger.  But sometimes, he makes funny mistakes and gets into silly situations.  The story is simple and easy to follow, so even younger readers can enjoy it.  Dog Man always works with his friends, and together, they solve many problems.  There are many funny moments, and the characters show kindness and teamwork. What makes the comic even more fun is the silly and exciting adventures of Dog Man and his friends. The illustrations are colorful and cute, and they make the story even more enjoyable.  The characters are full of energy, and the story moves quickly, so it’s easy to read in a short time.  Even if you read it many times, it’s still fun, and you’ll always find something new to enjoy! If you love humor, fun adventures,...

 Hello!  I will talk about this news. I think Japan’s new banknotes are a good idea. They help stop people from making fake money. This is important because fake money is a big problem. The new banknotes have special holograms. These are hard to copy. Also, the new money is easier to read for old people. This helps everyone use money safely. I like that the new bills have famous people from Japan. It is good to learn about Japanese history this way. Some people still like to use cash, not only cards. So, I think this change is smart and helpful for many people.  However, I got too used to the old banknotes. I liked the colors and designs of the old ones more. When I use the register at my part-time job, it is hard because the new and old bills don’t face the same way!

Hello everyone!  I watched two interesting videos about Japan.  In the first video, I was surprised by how many people live in Tokyo! According to the video, Tokyo has about 43.7 million people. Only 32 countries in the world have more people than Tokyo. There are many countries in the world, so it is very surprising! The video also showed train maps of Tokyo, New York, and Berlin. Tokyo’s trein system is much more complex. Every day, many people ride trains to go to school or work. Even though it is so complex, the trains run very smoothly. I think the people who work to control the trains are amazing. And I think we, the people using the trains, are also doing a good job! And it shows how well organized Tokyo is. In the second video, I learned that the names of buildings in Japan are funny! This video showed many Japanese apartments with strange English names like "Milky Way" and "Apple Heights". In Japan, people often use English words because ...

 Hello. Nice to see you again! I saw this news today, so I want to talk about it. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250406/k10014771581000.html Prices are going up more and more. This news says that rent is also getting higher... I'm a university student now. I live with my family. After I graduate, I want to live along. But if rent is too high, I will need more money. Food and electricity are also getting more expensive.  I think living alone will be hard if prices keep going up. I need to find a way to save money. I also want to look for a cheap place to live. I learned that thinking about money is important for the future. I also have another memory about the rise in prices. When I was in elementary school, I could buy snacks for 10 yen at a small candy shop. It was fun to go there with my friends after school. But later, the sales tax went up! Then the snacks that were 10 wen became 11 yen! I was very sad when that happened. It was a small change, but it was a big thing f...