🌏 Topic: Differences Between Japan and Other Countries
Every country has its own culture and customs.
(どの国にもそれぞれの文化や習慣があります。)
Japan has many unique traditions and ways of thinking.
(日本には独特の伝統や考え方があります。)
For example, people in Japan often value politeness and harmony.
(例えば、日本では礼儀や調和を大切にする人が多いです。)
However, other countries may have different communication styles.
(しかし、他の国ではコミュニケーションの仕方が違うことがあります。)
These differences can sometimes cause misunderstandings.
(こうした違いが誤解を生むこともあります。)
So, how are Japan and other countries different?
(では、日本と他の国はどのように違うのでしょうか?)
🔹 Warm-up Questions
Have you ever been abroad?
(海外に行ったことはありますか?)
What country are you interested in?
(どの国に興味がありますか?)
Do you think Japanese culture is unique?
(日本の文化は独特だと思いますか?)
🔹 Discussion Questions
What are some differences between Japan and other countries?
(日本と他の国の違いにはどんなものがありますか?)
Do you think Japanese people are more reserved than people in other countries?
(日本人は他国の人より控えめだと思いますか?)
How is the work culture different?
(働き方の文化はどう違いますか?)
What about education systems?
(教育制度はどうですか?)
Are there any differences in daily life?
(日常生活での違いはありますか?)
💬 Discussion Key Phrases
① In Japan, ~ but in other countries, ~
In Japan, people bow, but in many countries, people shake hands.
(日本ではお辞儀をしますが、多くの国では握手をします。)
② One major difference is ~
One major difference is the way people express opinions.
(大きな違いの一つは意見の表現の仕方です。)
③ Compared to Japan, ~
Compared to Japan, some countries have more direct communication.
(日本と比べて、より直接的に話す国もあります。)
④ I was surprised by ~
I was surprised by how openly people talk about their opinions.
(人々が率直に意見を言うことに驚きました。)





