A big part of learning the language is learning the society for context and connections. So these sometimes unusual topics add to the mental picture in the minds of students who are learning Japanese.
2020-07-13
now streaming (5 minute anime; English & Japanese) for "Mottainai Granny"
Since 2004, the Mottainai Granny has been teaching lessons of respect for environment and resources, including the waste of food.
[author and illustrator Mariko] Shinju adds that being more mindful of the environment is an important part of life amid a global pandemic as well. "Before we try to restore our lives to how it used to be, we should aim for a better world than before," she says. "I would like to move forward by giving priority to what we should do to live and finding ways to make everyone happy in a sustainable society that protects the environment."
Under the kind but watchful eyes of Mottainai Grandma, every day can be an opportunity to make the world a better place by respecting the environment.
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Starting in June the 5 minute episodes are streaming (Japanese or English currently offered, other languages to follow) at
https://mottainai-baasan.com/en . [online article excerpt, July 10, 2020]
news article in full, https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/07/10/general/mottainai-grandma-cartoon/
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