Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First Time

Learn Japanese from the News Season 1 Episode 8

Overview:
Follow along as we listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about how Japan has taken the top spot in a ranking of global travel destinations published every 2 years by the World Economic Forum. In recent years, Japan has been working to increase multilingual signage and provide more resources for international travelers, especially in the run-up to the recent Tokyo Olympics. We learn some useful phrases for getting around town and share some sightseeing tips.

Genre : News, Talk

Actors : Chiara Terzuolo, Akane Tokunaga

Release Date : 2022-06-27

Duration : 10 menit

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