Visiting an Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand | タイのゾウ保護施設の話

Improve your Japanese listening skills while exploring a real-life experience in Thailand!In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie records from Koh Samui, where she visits an elephant sanctuary and learns about the lives of Asian elephants.You’ll hear about elephant tourism, along with fascinating insights into elephant behavior, intelligence, and social life. The episode also explores the ethical questions behind elephant tourism and what responsible travel really looks like.このエピソードでは、タイのサムイ島にあるゾウの保護施設を訪れて学んだことについてお話しします。ゾウの生態や社会性、そしてタイのゾウ観光の背景や倫理的な問題について、自然な日本語で紹介します。Listen as if you’re sitting with a Japanese friend, hearing natural, unfiltered Japanese at real speed.Let’s make your ears 日本語耳.*This episode was recorded at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, where I stayed during my trip. The elephant sanctuary featured in this episode is Samui Elephant Haven, an ethical sanctuary that rescues and cares for elephants previously used in tourism and labor. Both the accommodation and the visit were not sponsored.Full transcript ＆ English translation available here:https://www.marienukaya.com/nihongomimi