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2015年04月24日
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We couldn't have asked for a better host than Taka!
He was always keen to make our stay as comfortable as possible and was genuinely concerned about us.
I was sick when I got to Kyoto and he repeatedly offered to help get me some medicine.
Even though we hardly saw him (he was always working late and we were always out in the day), he checked in with us every day (either by leaving notes or messaging us on Facebook) to see how we were doing.
He'd also offer suggestions about things to do - we wouldn't have had our awesome meal in Kobe if not for him! Taka goes above and beyond: he helped us secure a reservation at a 3 Michelin star restaurant when we were worried that they wouldn't understand us.
Similarly, before we went out for dinner together, he made sure our dietary requirements could be met.
And he had ramen for dinner with us... even though he had just had ramen for lunch! Taka's place is very conveniently located. Like he said in his listing, it is 10ish minutes walk from JR Kyoto station, about half of which is under cover - really handy for the rainy days. Kyoto is a great base for exploring other nearby towns like Kobe, Osaka and Himeji - all accessible by JR trains and thus, covered by the JR Pass.
So in summary, I can't think of a reason to not stay at Taka's. The only thing we would change is Taka's working hours! We would have loved to spend more time with our new friend from Kyoto. Oh well, hopefully we'll be back and Taka will have room for us! We wish you all the best, Taka!
Thank you for making our stay in Kyoto super!!
こんな長い文章でお客様からレビューがありました。
彼らはオーストラリアからやってきた夫婦だったのですが、とてもいいゲストでした＾＾
こういう体験は本当に貴重です(^^)
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He was always keen to make our stay as comfortable as possible and was genuinely concerned about us.
I was sick when I got to Kyoto and he repeatedly offered to help get me some medicine.
Even though we hardly saw him (he was always working late and we were always out in the day), he checked in with us every day (either by leaving notes or messaging us on Facebook) to see how we were doing.
He'd also offer suggestions about things to do - we wouldn't have had our awesome meal in Kobe if not for him! Taka goes above and beyond: he helped us secure a reservation at a 3 Michelin star restaurant when we were worried that they wouldn't understand us.
Similarly, before we went out for dinner together, he made sure our dietary requirements could be met.
And he had ramen for dinner with us... even though he had just had ramen for lunch! Taka's place is very conveniently located. Like he said in his listing, it is 10ish minutes walk from JR Kyoto station, about half of which is under cover - really handy for the rainy days. Kyoto is a great base for exploring other nearby towns like Kobe, Osaka and Himeji - all accessible by JR trains and thus, covered by the JR Pass.
So in summary, I can't think of a reason to not stay at Taka's. The only thing we would change is Taka's working hours! We would have loved to spend more time with our new friend from Kyoto. Oh well, hopefully we'll be back and Taka will have room for us! We wish you all the best, Taka!
Thank you for making our stay in Kyoto super!!
こんな長い文章でお客様からレビューがありました。
彼らはオーストラリアからやってきた夫婦だったのですが、とてもいいゲストでした＾＾
こういう体験は本当に貴重です(^^)
英会話 ブログランキングへ
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2015年04月23日
Exercise 'not key to obesity fight'
Physical activity has little role in tackling obesity - and instead public health messages should squarely focus on unhealthy eating, doctors say.
In an editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, three international experts said it was time to "bust the myth" about exercise.
They said while activity was a key part of staving off diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia, its impact on obesity was minimal.
Instead excess sugar and carbohydrates were key.
The experts, including London cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, blamed the food industry for encouraging the belief that exercise could counteract the impact of unhealthy eating.
They even likened their tactics as "chillingly similar" to those of Big Tobacco on smoking and said celebratory endorsements of sugary drinks and the association of junk food and sport must end.
They said there was evidence that up to 40% of those within a normal weight range will still harbour harmful metabolic abnormalities typically associated with obesity.
But despite this public health messaging had "unhelpfully" focused on maintaining a healthy weight through calorie counting when it was the source of calories that mattered most - research has shown that diabetes increases 11-fold for every 150 additional sugar calories consumed compared to fat calories.
And they pointed to evidence from the Lancet global burden of disease programme which shows that unhealthy eating was linked to more ill health than physical activity, alcohol and smoking combined.
'Unscientific'
Dr Malhotra said: "An obese person does not need to do one iota of exercise to lose weight, they just need to eat less. My biggest concern is that the messaging that is coming to the public suggests you can eat what you like as long as you exercise.
"That is unscientific and wrong. You cannot outrun a bad diet."
But others said it was risky to play down the role of exercise. Prof Mark Baker, of the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence, which recommends "well-balanced diets combined with physical activity", said it would be "idiotic" to rule out the importance of physical activity.
Ian Wright, director general at Food and Drink Federation, said: "The benefits of physical activity aren't food industry hype or conspiracy, as suggested. A healthy lifestyle will include both a balanced diet and exercise."
He said the industry was encouraging a balanced diet by voluntarily providing clear on-pack nutrition information and offering products with extra nutrients and less salt, sugar and fat.
"This article appears to undermine the origins of the evidence-based government public health advice, which must surely be confusing for consumers," he said.
今日は面白い記事があったのでBBCからの引用。
すらっと読める人もいるかと思いますが、意味は概ねつかめましたでしょうか？
それでは！！！！飲みに行ってまいります(^^)
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In an editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, three international experts said it was time to "bust the myth" about exercise.
They said while activity was a key part of staving off diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia, its impact on obesity was minimal.
Instead excess sugar and carbohydrates were key.
The experts, including London cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, blamed the food industry for encouraging the belief that exercise could counteract the impact of unhealthy eating.
They even likened their tactics as "chillingly similar" to those of Big Tobacco on smoking and said celebratory endorsements of sugary drinks and the association of junk food and sport must end.
They said there was evidence that up to 40% of those within a normal weight range will still harbour harmful metabolic abnormalities typically associated with obesity.
But despite this public health messaging had "unhelpfully" focused on maintaining a healthy weight through calorie counting when it was the source of calories that mattered most - research has shown that diabetes increases 11-fold for every 150 additional sugar calories consumed compared to fat calories.
And they pointed to evidence from the Lancet global burden of disease programme which shows that unhealthy eating was linked to more ill health than physical activity, alcohol and smoking combined.
'Unscientific'
Dr Malhotra said: "An obese person does not need to do one iota of exercise to lose weight, they just need to eat less. My biggest concern is that the messaging that is coming to the public suggests you can eat what you like as long as you exercise.
"That is unscientific and wrong. You cannot outrun a bad diet."
But others said it was risky to play down the role of exercise. Prof Mark Baker, of the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence, which recommends "well-balanced diets combined with physical activity", said it would be "idiotic" to rule out the importance of physical activity.
Ian Wright, director general at Food and Drink Federation, said: "The benefits of physical activity aren't food industry hype or conspiracy, as suggested. A healthy lifestyle will include both a balanced diet and exercise."
He said the industry was encouraging a balanced diet by voluntarily providing clear on-pack nutrition information and offering products with extra nutrients and less salt, sugar and fat.
"This article appears to undermine the origins of the evidence-based government public health advice, which must surely be confusing for consumers," he said.
今日は面白い記事があったのでBBCからの引用。
すらっと読める人もいるかと思いますが、意味は概ねつかめましたでしょうか？
それでは！！！！飲みに行ってまいります(^^)
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にほんブロ
2015年04月22日
Went to play with Maiko yesterday.
I'm now hangover since I drunk too much alcohol yesterday with my guest from the states.
He is into Japanese culture and the last time we went to Maiko bar together.
Most of Maiko and Geisha remember him, so I'm glad!!!!
no pic to put on this page, but I'm gonna upload if i have time!!!
see ya!
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He is into Japanese culture and the last time we went to Maiko bar together.
Most of Maiko and Geisha remember him, so I'm glad!!!!
no pic to put on this page, but I'm gonna upload if i have time!!!
see ya!
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2015年04月20日
It's been a while since I uploaded my last blog....
最後にブログを更新してからだいぶ経っていますが、いまだにアクセスしてくださる方がいらっしゃるのは
とても幸せなことです。
ありがとうございます。
また、ぼちぼちとアップロードしていくので今後ともよろしくお願いします(^^)
英会話 ブログランキングへ
にほんブロ
とても幸せなことです。
ありがとうございます。
また、ぼちぼちとアップロードしていくので今後ともよろしくお願いします(^^)
英会話 ブログランキングへ
にほんブロ
