- There are many popular items you can buy as souvenirs from places around Japan. Name one. What part of Japan do people usually associate this with?
- What is the most popular souvenir to give from your hometown, region or prefecture?
- There are many popular items you can buy as souvenirs from places outside of Japan. Name one. What part of the world do people usually associate this with?
- Tell us about the last souvenir you bought for someone. Who was it for? Where was it from? How much did it cost? Why did you choose it?
- Tell us about the last souvenir that someone gave you. Who was it from? Where was it from? Do you still have it?
- What is the worst souvenir you have ever bought for yourself, for another person or received? Why was it so bad?
Question 1
I think decorative sake cups are nice souvenirs, especially if someones likes to drink sake. I think the place associated depends on the pattern on the cups.Question 2
My home town is not a popular tourist destination as it is a farming community. I think anything to do with sheep is popular. Things like sheep skin rugs or sheep stuffed toys.Question 3
I think a regions famous food is a popular souvenir. Tokyo Banana is popular.Question 4
I have not travelled much recently due to having kids and Covid restrictions. The last time I bought a souvenir was in 2016 when I went to New Zealand for a holiday. I bought some chocolates for my co-workers.Question 5
Japanese people regularly buy souvenirs for their co-workers when they travel. So, I think I got a portion of a souvenir recently, but I cannot remember when. It was some yummy cookies.Question 6
I think the worst souvenir I have been given was Tokyo Banana as I really hate banana.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| decorative sake cups | ぐい呑 |
| associated | 付属 |
| farming community | 農村 |
| got a portion of | 食指が動く |