- Have you ever been to Tokyo? If so, tell us about the last time you went there. When did you last visit? Who did you go there with? What did you do there? If not, would you like to go to Tokyo someday? Why?
- There are many famous landmarks and tourist attractions in Tokyo. Name one. Is this somewhere that is more popular with locals, domestic tourists or international tourists? Why?
- There are many famous people who come from or live in Tokyo. Name one. Tell us a little about this person. Do you like this person? Why?
- There are many famous companies based in Tokyo. Name one. Tell us a little about this company. What are they famous for? How long have they been around?
- Tokyo is the world’s most populous metropolis, with more than 13 million people living there today. Would you like to live in Tokyo? Why? If you have lived there before, tell us a little about your time there.
- Tokyo has been Japan’s capital since 1868, more than 150 years ago. Prior to that, Kyoto served as the nation’s capital and residence of the emperor, for over one thousand years. How are the two cities different from one another? How are they similar?
Question 1
Yes, I have been to Tokyo a few times. I last went to Tokyo about 5 years ago. I went their with my wife. We were stopping off in Tokyo before travelling to New Zealand for a holiday.Question 2
I like Yoyogi Park in central Tokyo. I stayed in a youth hostel that was close by and I had to walk through the park to get to the train station. I think Yoyogi Park is famous for Tokyo locals.Question 3
I think Emperor Naruhito is the most famous resident of Tokyo. The entire royal famous resides in Tokyo and have done for many generations. I like this emperor as he seems to be quite friendly.Question 4
I think Asahi is based in Tokyo. Their headquarters looks interesting as it has a beer foam sculpure at the top of the building.Question 5
Yes, I would like to live in Tokyo, providing I was very rich. I have never lived in Tokyo as I have heard that it is very expensive to live there.Question 6
I think the atmosphere is different. For me, Kyoto represents old Japan, while Tokyo represents modern Japan. However, they both have great traditional architecture.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| stopping off | 短期滞在 |
| resides in | 在留 |
| many generations | 奕世 |
| beer foam sculpure | ビアフォームスカルプチュア |
| providing I was very rich | 大金持ちになった |