Unit 6 Discussion Forum
In this Discussion Forum, we will be discussing two videos.
The first video is a video about an Oyakodon restaurant. There is beautiful and fascinating footage of Tokyo interspersed throughout the story of this very old restaurant.
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The second video is a video about what it's like to own a Ramen restaurant. Maybe you have had Sapporo Ichiban instant ramen noodles but this is the real meal! This video is very different in production and in its story but also contains a very interesting look into the Japanese work ethic.
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After watching these two videos, you will most likely have lots of comments to make and/or questions to ask! Go ahead and talk about your reactions to these videos in your post!
But just in case you want a place to start, here are some points you can address in your forum post.
1. What sorts of Tokyo scenes stood out to you in the Oyakodon video? Did you have any questions about what you were seeing?
2. Did you hear any words or expressions you recognized in either of the videos?
3. Did you know Ramen was made like that? What were your thoughts/impressions of the set-up of the Ramen restaurant and how the Ramen looked? Which one did you want to try (if any)?
4. What were your impressions of the Ramen owner and the Oyakodon owner?