Question # 43 – Can I watch American/Foreign Movies in English When Teaching ESL in Japan?

Question # 43 – Can I watch American/Foreign Movies in English When Teaching ESL in Japan?

Foreign movies in Japan are usually shown in the language of the movie maker…Hollywood = English and the movies has subtitles.

That was my experience when I was in Japan.

More and more complexes are coming up where there are 10+ screens in one location and the seats are elevated so the guy in front of you doesn’t block your view…that was usually me, big lug that I am.

The price can be Y1000 – Y2000 depending on what you see and when you see it…as in when it came out and what time of the day.

Late showings – Y1000 ($8ish).

Snacks, Japanese style are available…including popcorn….but NOT those giant buckets.

Japanese homemade movies do NOT have English subscripts.

Since when is English the language of choice for people who do not understand Japanese? Well, it is, kind of…at least that’s what most Japanese think.

Foreigner = American!