🎯 学習目標（Objective）
Junglia Okinawaを英語で自然に表現する力を身につけます。また、Wernickeを使ってスピーキングやライティングの自習ができ、英作文の添削や英語の自己採点機能で成長を確認できます。
📚 Vocabulary Table
| Word / Phrase | Definition |
|---|---|
| immerse | to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity |
| biodiversity | the variety of different types of plants and animals in a place |
| sustainable | using methods that do not harm the environment and can continue long-term |
| canopy walkway | a path built high above the ground among tree tops for walking |
| conservation | the protection of animals, plants, and natural areas |
| attraction | a popular place that people visit for enjoyment or interest |
📖 Reading
タイトル： “A Wild Adventure in Junglia Okinawa”
On July 25, 2025, Junglia Okinawa opened to the public in the northern part of Okinawa’s Motobu Peninsula. This new theme park spans 60 hectares of subtropical forest and is designed to immerse visitors in a lush, vibrant ecosystem. Guests can wander through winding trails and encounter animatronic dinosaurs in a Dinosaur Safari, one of over 20 exciting attractions created to offer a unique blend of fun and education. (Reuters, Stars and Stripes)
Situated within the Yanbaru National Park, Junglia Okinawa showcases the region’s remarkable biodiversity. The park’s designers worked closely with local conservation groups to ensure the project meets strict environmental standards. By promoting sustainable practices, from solar-powered attractions to waste-reduction programs, the park aims to protect the fragile subtropical habitat while allowing visitors to enjoy it responsibly. (Time Out Worldwide, 朝日新聞)
One of the park’s most popular features is the canopy walkway, which hangs 15 meters above the ground. From this elevated path, visitors can admire the dense foliage and vibrant wildlife below, feeling fully immersed in the forest canopy. After an exhilarating trek, guests can relax at SPA JUNGLIA, a spa facility that blends traditional Okinawan therapies with modern comforts, making it a well-rounded attraction for all ages. (JUNGLIA OKINAWA, InterPark)
Despite its remote location, Junglia Okinawa has already attracted long lines of eager guests, ready to experience its creative blend of adventure and education. While some critics worry about travel time, supporters believe the park will boost northern Okinawa’s tourism and economy, drawing visitors away from the beaches to the heart of the island’s forests. (The Japan Times, 朝日新聞)
Park CEO Tsuyoshi Morioka invested 70 billion yen to create Junglia Okinawa. He plans similar nature-themed parks across Asia, using this site as a prototype. Although some critics cite high ticket prices, Morioka believes profitability is achievable, needing only half the attendance of the nearby Churaumi Aquarium to break even. This vision could reshape regional tourism in the years ahead. (Reuters, JAPAN Forward)
✏️ Vocabulary Practice
課題： 今週の語彙から2つ以上を使って、3–4文の短いパラグラフを書きましょう。
例文：
I immersed myself in the lush forest of Junglia Okinawa. From the canopy walkway, I saw incredible biodiversity below. The park’s sustainable design made the whole experience even more memorable.
🎙️ Speaking & Discussion Practice
Instructions:
Use Wernicke (with English writing correction and automatic scoring) to practice answering two questions: select one from Comprehension and one from Opinion & Application. Speak your answers aloud in the app, then prepare to share in class.
- What attracted you most to Junglia Okinawa from the reading?
- How would you describe the canopy walkway experience to a friend?
- Why do you think sustainability is important for this park?
- Which part of Junglia would you visit first and why?
- How could a park like Junglia influence future theme parks?
📝 Creative Writing Task
Task:
Write an invitation (80–120 words) to a friend, asking them to join you on a trip to Junglia Okinawa. Use at least three of this week’s vocabulary words. Make it warm, enthusiastic, and persuasive—as if you really want them to come along!
Optional starter line:
“Hey [Friend’s Name], you won’t believe what I’ve discovered in Okinawa…”