I have just finished a skype English lesson.
Today's video was a lot of fun!
"Japan the strange country eng"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSch9y7erg4
In fact, this video was made by a Japanese university student, Tanaka Kenichi.
He made it for his graduation thesis. Therefore, it was very easy to understand.
I also like the picutures in it. They were so cute!
The video introduces the strange characteristics in Japan:
1. character 2. Tokyo 3. food 4. technology 5. water 6. sushi 7. love 8. suicide
One thing I disagree with in this video is 4. technology.
It mentioned that a traditional Japanese-style toilet is still popular in Japan, but I don't feel that way. Instead, a washlet toilet replaces a traditional one!
In terms of No. 8, I was shocked to recall the number of suicide in Japan, 35,000.
Why do so many people commit suicide in Japan, including the teenagers?
I really feel I must do something to reduce this number through the education.
I was also surprised to know the fact that no one commits suicide in the Philippines.
Anyway I want to show this video to my students. I am sure they will like it!