1
私たちは社会科見学で気仙沼に行く予定です。
We’re going on a field trip to Kesennuma.
We’re going on a field trip to Kesennuma.
2
私たちは、行く前に、そこについて学ばなければなりません。
We have to learn about it before we go.
We have to learn about it before we go.
3
その市は宮城県の沿岸に位置しています。
The city is located on the coast of Miyagi Prefecture.
The city is located on the coast of Miyagi Prefecture.
4
気仙沼は水産業で有名です。
Kesennuma is well known for its seafood industry.
Kesennuma is well known for its seafood industry.
5
これは、気仙沼のマスコット、ホヤぼーやです。
This is Hoyaboya, the mascot of Kesennuma.
This is Hoyaboya, the mascot of Kesennuma.
6
シーパイナップルは地域の特産物です。
Sea pineapple is a local specialty.
Sea pineapple is a local specialty.
7
それは日本語でホヤと呼ばれています。
It is called hoya in Japanese.
It is called hoya in Japanese.
8
そのため、このマスコットはホヤぼーやと呼ばれています！
That’s why the mascot is called Hoyaboya!
That’s why the mascot is called Hoyaboya!
9
私たちは、ぜひとも彼を見つけて、あいさつをしなくてはいけません。
We should find him and say hello.
We should find him and say hello.
*10
日本では多くの場所に、地域独自のマスコットがいます。
Many places in Japan have their own local mascots.
Many places in Japan have their own local mascots.