Questions to ask foreigners
どこから来ましたか？
Where are you from?
How do you say お箸 in English?
chopsticks
This girl group has 5 members. They sing "Heavy Rotation." Very famous from Akihabara.
AKB48
He is a baseball player. He plays for the Dodgers. He can pitch and hit very well. Everyone calls him a hero.
Shohei Ohtani
私は毎日本を読みます。
I read books every day.
日本に来たのはいつですか？
When did you come to Japan?
How do you say おにぎり🍙 English?
This animator founded Studio Ghibli and made Spirited Away, the first anime Oscar winner.
Hayao Miyazaki
She is an actress. She is in many dramas and ads. She is very cute and popular with girls.
Yui Aragaki
雨が降っています。
It's raining.
日本語は話せますか？
Can you speak (any) Japanese? / Do you speak (any) Japanese?
How do you say 新幹線 in English?
bullet train
He is called the "God of Manga". He created Astro Boy (鉄腕アトム) and influenced anime worldwide.
Osamu Tezuka
He is a funny TV host. He talks fast and makes people laugh. He is on TV all the time.
Sanma Akashiya
私は犬が好きです。
I like dogs.
一番好きな日本料理は何ですか？
What is your favorite Japanese food?
How do you say コンビニ in English?
convenience store
This singer sang the 1963 hit song "Sukiyaki" (上を向いて歩こう). This is the only Japanese song to top the US music charts.
Kyu Sakamoto
He is a young actor. He is handsome and dances well. He is in action dramas like "Tokyo Revengers."
Ryusei Yokohama
あなたに会うのを楽しみにしています。
I look forward to seeing you.
趣味は何ですか？ / 何をするのが好きですか？/ 自由な時間に何をしますか？
What's your hobby? / What do you like to do for fun? / What do you like to do in your free time?
How do you say 温泉 in English?
hot spring
He was a samurai leader from Okazaki City. He won wars and became shogun. His family ruled Japan for 250 years.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
She was a child star in "Mother" drama. Now 21, she is smart and in many shows. Girls look up to her (尊敬する).
Mana Ashida
ここが好きです。Hint: 4 words!
I like it here.