Reading 2: Japan

                                            Mana's Journey to Japan

Mana was a Thai man who had always wanted to visit Japan. He had heard stories about the beautiful country, the friendly people, and the delicious food. Finally, he decided to make his dream come true.

Mana booked a flight to Tokyo, the capital of Japan. He was excited to see all the sights, but he was also a little nervous. He didn't speak any Japanese, and he didn't know anyone in the country.

When Mana arrived in Tokyo, he was amazed by how big and busy the city was. He took a taxi to his hotel, and then he went out to explore. He visited the Sensoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Tokyo. He also went to the Imperial Palace, the home of the Japanese Emperor.

Mana met his friend, Akira, at a restaurant in Shinjuku, a district in Tokyo. Akira was a Japanese man who had studied in Thailand. He spoke Thai fluently, so Mana didn't have to worry about communicating.

Akira took Mana to all the best places in Tokyo. They went to the Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Skytree, and the Ghibli Museum. They also went shopping in Shibuya, a district known for its fashion and electronic stores.

Mana had a wonderful time in Japan. He made new friends, he saw amazing sights, and he ate delicious food. He couldn't wait to come back someday.

Here are 10 words from the story:

• Tokyo (n.) - the capital of Japan

• Sensoji Temple (n.) - one of the oldest temples in Tokyo

• Imperial Palace (n.) - the home of the Japanese Emperor

• Shinjuku (n.) - a district in Tokyo

• Tokyo Tower (n.) - a tall tower in Tokyo

• Tokyo Skytree (n.) - the tallest structure in Japan

• Ghibli Museum (n.) - a museum dedicated to the Japanese animation studio Ghibli

• Shibuya (n.) - a district in Tokyo known for its fashion and electronic stores

• friend (n.) - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

• visit (v.) - to go to a place for a short time

Here are 5 comprehension questions with answers:

1. Where did Mana travel to?

   • Mana traveled to ................

2. What was Mana's friend's name?

   • Mana's friend's name was ....................

3. What are some of the places that Mana visited in Tokyo?

   • Mana visited many places: ....................

4. What did Mana eat in Japan?

   • Mana ate delicious Japanese food, such as sushi, ramen, and tempura.

5. What did Mana learn about Japan?

   • Mana learned that Japan is a beautiful country with friendly people. He also learned about Japanese culture and history.