10th topic

Most of you will be going abroad next year. What would you like to bring with you to show your host family or new friends about Japan? Why?

#9

Love

8th topic

Who's your favorite celebrity or other well-known person? What do you like about her or him? Include a photo if you can find one.

7th topic

As the temperature warms up, our minds tend to wander. What are you thinking about these days?

6th topic

Do you know any good restaurants, cafes, bars, or shops? Tell us about your favorite ones in the Kobe/Nishinomiya/Osaka area.

5th topic

Think back through all of the places you've been in your life. Trips you took as a kid, weekends away with your family or friends, or perhaps somewhere you visited more recently. Pick one that is special or unique, and paint us a picture of that place using rich, descriptive language. Make sure to use as many senses as possible.

4th topic

Tell us about your hometown. You can give us a general overview or focus on something special. Remember, you don't need to worry about grammar or organization, just right as much as you can.