CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
Intermediate
Japan: Japanese History

Questions

 

Have a conversation with your tutor using the questions below as starting points. It's okay not to do all 10 questions. Go where the conversation takes you!

  • Do you have a favorite period of Japanese history?

  • Do you have a favorite Japanese historical figure (ex. Nobunaga Oda, Ryoma Sakamoto)?

  • Do you like to visit museums and historical sites?

  • Do you like to watch historical dramas and movies?

  • Do you like to collect historical objects (ex. kakejiku, old pottery)?

  • How do you like to learn more about Japanese history (ex. watch documentaries, read books)?

  • Do you have a favorite historical fashion (ex. chonmage, junihitoe)?

  • Who do you think is the most famous Japanese historical figure outside of Japan?

  • Does your family have any ties to important historical figures or moments?

  • If you had a time machine, would you choose to go back to the past?