You love Japan? How about you study up and watch these awesome top rated documentaries?
Life in Japan: This one is about actual life in Japan and the experiences of various foreigners. This personally my favorite documentary and is something that really solidified my resolve to learn the Japanese language.
Japan by Bicycle: It's subbed but still an amazing documentary.
Secrets of the Samurai Sword: is an excellent documentary with a lot of replay value.
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Common Myna found in Karachi (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
In 2012 a video of a Japanese speaking pet Common Hill Myna bird was uploaded onto YouTube.
Myna birds are part of the starling family and the Common Hill Myna is pretty well known for it's ability to copy human speech.
Abe Chan has a surprising grasp of the Japanese language and is able to carry out small conversations with it owner.
Here is a YouTube clip of Abe Chan trying to answer the phone for the family.
Abe-Chan: Urm Hello, this is the Ono family. What’s wrong?
Owner: Abe-chan, you’re a little too early. Once the phone’s picked up, then properly say 'hello'.
Abe-Chan: Okay, understood.
If you would like to see more Abe-Chan Youtube clips here is a link to their Youtube account: https://www.youtube.com/user/newSuperAbechan
Here are a few Myna Related Facts!
In India it is referred to as 'Farmers Friend' because it eats all kinds of crop destroying insects.
Common Indian Mynas were brought to Melbourne in 1862.
Mynas cause a number of problems since they are noisy and smell when they gather in large numbers. They are also very competitive and fearless and have been known to attack people.
I think if this little Myna can learn this much Japanese then you can too! You're no bird brain! stay motivated!
