Japan. Lesson 4

Cat capsule hotel
If you’re a cat lover, Neco Republic in Osaka might be the wildest place you’ll ever stay! It’s a cat capsule hotel where you get your own cozy pod and get to hang out with rescue cats all day. Like, imagine waking up to a fluffy cat booping your nose—dream life. The vibe is super chill, and the cats are total pros at cuddling.

After your cat hangout, you can explore Osaka’s food scene (takoyaki is a must), shop in Shinsaibashi, or hang at Dotonbori where the lights and energy never stop. Cat naps and city vibes? Total win.
Vocabulary (slang)
to hang - short for to hang out - spend time relaxing or socializing informally. (informal)
тусоваться
wildest - very enthusiastic or excited. (informal)
дичайший, может быть смелый (wildest dream), шикарный (wildest place)
The vibe - the atmosphere
вайб, атмосфера
super chill - extremely relaxed, calm, and easygoing.
нереально чиловая, расслабленная
total pros - short for total professionals, meaning they are really good at something
профи
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Cat capsule hotel in Osaka


Answer some of these questions:
  1. Do you like cats? Do you have a pet?
  2. Have you ever been to a capsule hotel? How was it? Would you like to try?
  3. What did you like from the video the most? Why?
  4. Are there similar places in your neighborhood?
Vocabulary
to stalk someone - the willful and repeated following, watching or harassing of another person.
преследовать
stare-off -  a situation where two individuals stare at each other, trying to force the other to look away first.
пристальный взгляд или игра в гляделки
cuddles - a prolonged and affectionate hug.
объятия
grumpy - bad-tempered and irritable.
сердитый
to split up the cost- to divide the total cost of something into smaller portions, often among several people
разделить стоимость
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Neco Republic is the ____ hotel—where else do you get cats and capsules?
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The cats there are super chill and love just ____ with you all day.
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The whole ____ is peaceful, cuddly, and cozy.
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Spending your day with cats and your night exploring Osaka is a ____.
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The cat hotel is a place to relax, it's____.
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