Jazz & Coffee Yuri

Hello everybody!  Are you surviving the summer?  Please take care of yourself and watch out for the sun.  One of my favorite ways to beat the heat is visiting a jazz cafe or ジャズ喫茶 and listening to the great music while sipping coffee. 

My favorite jazz cafe in Nagoya is Jazz & Coffee Yuri in Sakae!  It is a cozy place with a great atmosphere.  I particularly like this place because they keep the music loud.  There are 2 big speakers on shelves above the tables, and it feels like you are at a concert when you are inside the cafe.  The staff plays a good selection of jazz that everybody can enjoy.  You can also talk freely and have a great time with your friends because of the lively environment. 

Of course, another great reason to go to this cafe is for its great food and drink selection.  The most popular dish is the chicken rice, and it is truly tasty.  However, Cafe Yuri has a big menu with many different items including salads and desserts.  Also, the coffee and tea are quite amazing.  My favorite is the dandelion coffee or タンポポコーヒー because the flavor is so unique and delicious.  Alcohol is also served, so customers can order whatever they like while enjoying the jazz.  

What kind of cafes do you enjoy in Japan?  Please tell your teachers at BRIDGE the next time you come.  Have a great day and stay cool!

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Birth Rate Crisis

Hello everyone!  It is getting hotter and hotter outside, so please take care of yourselves.  Today, we'd like to discuss an issue that many people talk about Japan, but in fact, it is affecting almost every country in the world.  

The United Nations says the world is going through a birth rate crisis. This means fewer babies are being born in many countries. At the same time, people are living longer. Because of this, there are more older people and fewer young people. This causes problems, like not having enough workers to help pay for things older people need, such as pensions and healthcare. Dr. Natalia Kanem, a UN leader, said many countries are now facing serious problems because their populations are shrinking and getting older.

To understand the problem better, the United Nations asked over 14,000 people in 14 countries questions about having children. One of the biggest reasons people said they don’t have kids is because it costs too much money. Many couples want children, but they feel they can’t afford to raise them. In fact, about 20 percent of adults said they don’t think they will be able to have the number of children they wish to have. Other reasons include low pay, expensive places to live, and fear about the future.

The United Nations says there are ways to help fix this problem. One idea is to create family-friendly rules and support. This could mean offering cheaper childcare, giving parents time off from work to take care of their children, and making sure families have the help they need. The UN believes that if countries make it easier to raise children, more people might feel ready to become parents.

What do you think about the birth rate issue?  What should Japan do about this problem?  Please let us know your thoughts when you come to BRIDGE again.  

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Nintendo Switch 2!

Hey English language learners!  How are you?  Are you tired of the all changes in weather recently?  I now that I am!  Well, hopefully, today's article will brighten your day.  Let's discuss the release of the new Nintendo Switch.  

Nintendo, the world-famous Japanese video game company, just released a new game system called the Switch 2. This is the first big new console they’ve made in eight years. The Switch 2 follows the original Switch, which was very popular and sold over 152 million units around the world. The new Switch 2 can be used in different ways — like a handheld game, a tablet, or connected to a TV. It comes with controllers, a charger, and even 25 games, including a new version of Mario Kart. Nintendo hopes to sell 15 million of these new consoles by March 2026.

People were very excited about the release. In many places, fans waited in long lines to buy the console. In Japan, there was even a lottery to decide who could buy one, and over 2 million people entered. One lucky winner, Koji Takahashi, said he was happy players could see each other while playing. Another fan, Satoshi Ayame, didn’t win the lottery but still went to the store to see the event. Even though the Switch 2 costs around ¥49,980, fans believe it’s worth the price.

What do you all think about this new console?  Are excited by or disappointed with the future of Nintendo?  Please tell us your opinion when you come to Bridge again!

Have a great day. 

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