A: Hey there! Guess what just opened on Okinawa island?
B: No way! What is it this time?
A: It's a jungle-themed adventure park called Junglia Okinawa! They got a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides over the subtropical forest.
B: Woah, that sounds amazing! Where did they build it?
A: On a former golf course in the north of the island. It's huge, 60 hectares with 22 attractions and 15 food spots. Cost them about 476 million dollars to make.
B: Wow, that's a lot of money! What can we do there?
A: The Dinosaur Safari is a ride in off-road vehicles to escape from a Tyrannosaurus rex. There's also hot air balloon rides for island and jungle views.
B: Sign me up! Anything else fun?
A: Definitely! They got zip-line rides and a spa with infinity pools overlooking the tropical forest.
B: This is too good to be true! How much does it cost?
A: It uses a two-tiered pricing system. For locals, one day ticket is 47 dollars. But for non-residents, it's 60 dollars.
B: That's not too bad! I think this will bring more tourists and create jobs in the region.
A: Exactly! Local officials hope so too. Let's plan a visit soon!
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A jungle-themed adventure park opened on Japan's main Okinawa island on Friday. It includes a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides over subtropical forest.
Junglia Okinawa was created on a former golf course in the north of the island at a cost of 70 billion yen, or about 476 million dollars. It has 22 attractions and 15 dining spots spread over 60 hectares of land.
The Dinosaur Safari features an off-road vehicle ride to escape from a Tyrannosaurus rex. Visitors can also enjoy island and jungle views from a hot air balloon.
The park features zip-line rides and a spa with infinity pools offering views over tropical forest.
The park uses a two-tiered pricing system for residents and overseas visitors.
A one-day ticket for adults living in Japan is 6,930 yen, or 47 dollars. The same ticket for non-residents is 8,800 yen, or 60 dollars.
Local officials hope the park will create jobs, stimulate the economy and boost tourism in the northern region of Okinawa.
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Quiz 1:
Where was Junglia Okinawa opened?
A. Hokkaido Island
B. Main Okinawa Island
C. Kyushu Island
D. Shikoku Island
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
How many attractions and dining spots are there at Junglia Okinawa?
A. 37
B. 22
C. 45
D. 50
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
What is the price difference between a one-day ticket for adults living in Japan and non-residents at Junglia Okinawa?
A. 70 yen
B. 1870 yen
C. 1860 yen
D. 1,1070 yen
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 3: C
B: No way! What is it this time?
A: It's a jungle-themed adventure park called Junglia Okinawa! They got a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides over the subtropical forest.
B: Woah, that sounds amazing! Where did they build it?
A: On a former golf course in the north of the island. It's huge, 60 hectares with 22 attractions and 15 food spots. Cost them about 476 million dollars to make.
B: Wow, that's a lot of money! What can we do there?
A: The Dinosaur Safari is a ride in off-road vehicles to escape from a Tyrannosaurus rex. There's also hot air balloon rides for island and jungle views.
B: Sign me up! Anything else fun?
A: Definitely! They got zip-line rides and a spa with infinity pools overlooking the tropical forest.
B: This is too good to be true! How much does it cost?
A: It uses a two-tiered pricing system. For locals, one day ticket is 47 dollars. But for non-residents, it's 60 dollars.
B: That's not too bad! I think this will bring more tourists and create jobs in the region.
A: Exactly! Local officials hope so too. Let's plan a visit soon!
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A jungle-themed adventure park opened on Japan's main Okinawa island on Friday. It includes a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides over subtropical forest.
Junglia Okinawa was created on a former golf course in the north of the island at a cost of 70 billion yen, or about 476 million dollars. It has 22 attractions and 15 dining spots spread over 60 hectares of land.
The Dinosaur Safari features an off-road vehicle ride to escape from a Tyrannosaurus rex. Visitors can also enjoy island and jungle views from a hot air balloon.
The park features zip-line rides and a spa with infinity pools offering views over tropical forest.
The park uses a two-tiered pricing system for residents and overseas visitors.
A one-day ticket for adults living in Japan is 6,930 yen, or 47 dollars. The same ticket for non-residents is 8,800 yen, or 60 dollars.
Local officials hope the park will create jobs, stimulate the economy and boost tourism in the northern region of Okinawa.
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Quiz 1:
Where was Junglia Okinawa opened?
A. Hokkaido Island
B. Main Okinawa Island
C. Kyushu Island
D. Shikoku Island
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
How many attractions and dining spots are there at Junglia Okinawa?
A. 37
B. 22
C. 45
D. 50
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
What is the price difference between a one-day ticket for adults living in Japan and non-residents at Junglia Okinawa?
A. 70 yen
B. 1870 yen
C. 1860 yen
D. 1,1070 yen
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 3: C
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A jungle-themed adventure park, Junglia Okinawa, has opened on Japan's Okinawa island, featuring a dinosaur chase and hot air balloon rides. Built on a former golf course in the island's north, it spans 60 hectares with 22 attractions and 15 dining spots. The Dinosaur Safari offers an off-road
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250725_B4/
Created: 2025/07/27 07:02
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:13
Last Read: 2025/07/27 10:59