Old Enough! Japanese Reality TV

    For this weeks reading/listening activity, I selected the Japanese reality TV show Old Enough!(はじめてのおつかい) on Netflix. 

    Following a different child every episode as they perform their first errands, the show serves as a great introduction into Japanese daily life, in addition to demonstrating the differences in climate and economic makeup of different prefectures.  As someone knew to the language, and with a grasp of the language equal or less than the children focused on the show- the program is perfect for those learning Japanese. It teaches rudimentary vocabulary like that of Police, Ambulance, and Firetruck. The episodes themselves come in quick easily digestible 10-15 minute long clips. I definitely have come to enjoy this representation of Reality TV over the the American equivalent.