Today I'd like to share somethings I currently enjoy about Japan.First, hanami, parties under the cherry blossoms. It's really a magnificent experience.
Next, two Japanese dramas I have watched online with English subtitles: GTO and Gokusen. Both are about teachers who are fresh and naive in the teaching field but, because of this, are able to whole-heartedly trust and support their students, without the cynicism and pessimism that develop after years on the job.
Now I will openly admit that I fall for every gimmick the media has. I'm a sucker for it all. I'm Hollywood's prime target and, apparently, Tokyo's, too. Because I am aware of my weakness, I've pretty much ceased to watch TV... with the exception of these two dramas because somehow I have convinced myself I'm learning Japanese by watching them. That is my disclaimer. Please note that these shows are far-fetched and unrealistic.
It doesn't stop them from giving me warm fuzzies at the end of each episode. :-)
Finally, from watching Gokusen, I fell in love with the character Sawada Shin. Yes, I realize he is a fictional J-Drama high school student character. Nonetheless, I like him. In real life his name is Matsumoto Jun, and he's three years older than me, so you don't need to worry about me robbing the cradle or anything. He is also in a J-Pop band called Arashi. After I watched all of the episodes of Gokusen season 1 and the special epilogue, I still wanted more of his precious little face, so I looked up Arashi. Here is one of their hit singles. It's charming and cheesy; delightfully tacky. It warms my heart, while simultaneously tickling my gag reflex and making me roll my eyes.
Please enjoy.
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