Life of a High School Student in Japan

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

"I eat lunch at school. I like fried chicken."

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

"At school, I speak Japanese. In Japanese, I say こんにちは. (konnichiwa)"

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

"Ren, Tomoki, Miyu, Kosuke."

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

"At school, I study Japanese, English, math, biology, and geography. Math is my favorite subject."

What is your homework like?:

"Homework is tough, but solving problems is fun."

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

"After school, I like to do karate. My favorite sports are karate and baseball."

Who is your favorite famous person?:

"Shohei Otani." Shohei Otani is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.

What kinds of music do you listen to?:

"I often listen to J-pop artists like Back Number."

What would you like to be when you grow up?:

"I want to become a bank clerk. That's because the income is good, and I often see it in dramas and movies."

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?:

"I want to go to South Korea. Now that the president has changed, the social system seems poised to shift, and I want to see and feel that change for myself."

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