2024年1月13日「モバイル英語学習」第815号 (英語エッセイ): Best Food in The World

Notes
rundown 概要(報告);
cuisine 料理(法);
Bluefin Tuna くろまぐろ;
Greek ギリシャ(人)の、ギリシャ(人)風の、ギリシャ語の;
Portuguese ポルトガル(人、語)の;
round out (…を)完成する、仕上げる、完全なものにする;

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Taste Atlas ranked the best food from around the world, and it’s based on how good the dishes and food products are. Here’s the rundown on the top five:

1. Italian Cuisine is at the top – it’s all about amazing pasta.
2. Japanese Cuisine is next up, famous for stuff like Wagyu beef, Bluefin Tuna, and Ramen Noodles.
3. Greek Cuisine comes in third, with cool dishes like Fava Santorinis and Kalamata olives.
4. Portuguese Cuisine is number four.
5. Chinese Cuisine rounds out the top five, known for things like Jinxiang Da Suan (a type of garlic) and soy sauce.

This ranking is an invaluable resource for both food lovers and travelers, providing a window into the culinary marvels of the world.
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2023年9月16日「モバイル英語学習」第796号: Convenience Stores in Japan

Notes
trillion 一兆;
retail industry 小売業;

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Japan’s first convenience store opened in 1969 in Toyonaka, Osaka. Today, the market is dominated by Seven-Eleven Japan Co., FamilyMart Co., and Lawson, Inc., which together control about 90% of the sector. Convenience stores in Japan are self-service and range in size from 30 to 250 square meters. As of 2022, there were 56,232 convenience stores in Japan, generating sales of nearly ¥12.2 trillion. The shift from traditional department stores to convenience stores and shopping malls began after the early 1990s economic downturn. Recently, with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce has become increasingly prominent in Japan’s retail industry.
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