「都民の日」、東京の動物園や庭園が無料に

Welcome to Japanese Daily News. I'm Maya. Today is September twenty-seventh. This coming Thursday is a special day in Tokyo — Citizens Day, when zoos, gardens, and museums all over the city open their doors for free. Let's listen.

Now let's break it down, sentence by sentence.

October first is Tokyo Citizens Day — a special anniversary day for Tokyo.

It means an anniversary — a special day to remember something.

On this day, more than twenty facilities run by the Tokyo government become free. You don't need any money.

It means free of charge — you do not have to pay anything.

You can enter Ueno Zoo, Tama Zoo, and the Kasai seaside aquarium for free.

It means to enter — to go inside a place.

Nine beautiful traditional gardens are also free on this day.

It means a garden — a large, beautiful Japanese-style garden.

Art museums and other museums can also be visited for free.

It means a museum — a place that shows things from history, science, or culture.

Citizens Day has a long history. On October first, eighteen ninety-eight, the old city of Tokyo was born.

It means to be born — used for people, and also for new things like a city.

Many public schools in Tokyo have the day off on this day.

It means a day off or holiday — a day with no school or work.

No reservation is needed. Why not spend an autumn day at a zoo or a garden?

It means a reservation — booking a place before you go.

Let's listen to the whole story one more time.

Time for a short quiz. Listen and try to answer.

It is Tokyo Citizens Day — a special anniversary day for the city of Tokyo.

They are free. More than twenty facilities take part, and you don't need any money.

On October first, eighteen ninety-eight. Citizens Day was created in nineteen fifty-two to remember it.

That's all for today. If you are in Tokyo this Thursday, it's a perfect chance to see the pandas or enjoy a quiet garden for free. See you next time.