Discussion topic: Japanese Valentine’s Day.
In class, we compared and discussed about Valentine’s Day in Japan and US. If you miss the class discussion, you can read and learn about the Japanese Valentine’s day at
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/calendar/february/valentine.html
Post your opinion on the following discussion questions in ENGLISH:
- What do you think about Japanese Valentine’s Day (e.g., ギリチョコ、ほんめいチョコ、ともチョコ、White Day)?
- Some people point out that the Japanese exchange gifts on so many occasions not because they wish to express gratitude or friendliness to others but simply because they are being unconsciously manipulated by the propaganda put out by those in the gift business, who actually create reasons for giving such gifts, such as major department store (e.g., Valentine’s Day and White Day). What do you think about this observation?
- If you were in Japan as a US international student, how would you like to participate in the Japanese Valentine’s Day?
Blog 3 Part 2 (Due 1pm on Friday, 2/26): Post your comments in ENGLISH.
Let's have an open discussion!
Go to JAPN102 (http://uwrfnihongo102.blogspot.com/ ) and /or JAPN202 ( http://uwrfnihongo202.blogspot.com/) class blog, and respond to at least 2 people's blog discussion (ONE by a Japanese people and ONE by a US student).
This is a great opportunity for the JAPN 102 students to mingle with your せんぱい students in JAPN 202. 202 students are learning about the Japanese custom/perspectives of gift giving through the "giving-receiving" grammar structure in Lesson 14 (Genki 2).
You can also see how much they can write in Japanese (e.g., kanji, use of various complex grammar structures) after taking 3 semesters of Japanese classes.
Maeda Sensei, what is your opinon on Valentine's Day in Japan vs America? Do you prefere one over the other? What was the best White Day return gift you've gotten?
ReplyDeleteI would also like to hear your answer to the question posted by Josh. It would be nice to here your answer as you would have the perspective of having experienced both cultures.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to hear your experience with both as well.
ReplyDeletesame with me. were you very active on valentine's day and white day when you were in japan?
ReplyDeleteIn Japan, what if someone decides not to celebrate valentines day or White Day? do boyfriends/girlfriends become offended because they don't receive a gift? do friends and co workers? In American, it's ok to not participate in Valentines day. Not many boyfriends/girlfriends (well, maybe many girlfriends do..) and friends aren't offended if they do not get something.
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