Golden Week

Introduction to Golden Week

1. What is Golden Week?

2. When is Golden Week celebrated?

3. How long is Golden Week?

4. Do you enjoy Golden Week?

5. Do students have no school during Golden Week?

6. Do workers get days off during Golden Week?

7. What do most people do during Golden Week?

8. Is Golden Week a busy time in Japan?

9. Do you travel during Golden Week?

10. Do you think Golden Week is important?

Holidays in Golden Week

1. How many holidays are in Golden Week?

2. What is Showa Day?

3. What is Constitution Memorial Day?

4. What is Greenery Day?

5. What is Children’s Day?

6. Do you celebrate all of these holidays?

7. Which Golden Week holiday do you like best?

8. Are there special foods during these holidays?

9. Do you join any events during these holidays?

10. Do you think these holidays are meaningful?

Travel During Golden Week

1. Do you like to travel during Golden Week?

2. Where do most people go?

3. Have you traveled far during Golden Week?

4. Do you visit family during Golden Week?

5. Is traveling expensive during Golden Week?

6. Are hotels full during this time?

7. Do you like crowded places?

8. Would you rather stay home during Golden Week?

9. What was your favorite Golden Week trip?

10. Where do you want to go next Golden Week?

Celebrations and Events

1. Are there any parades during Golden Week?

2. Do you attend any festivals?

3. Are there fireworks in Golden Week?

4. What fun events are held in your city?

5. Do you dress up for any holiday?

6. What do children do during Children’s Day?

7. Are there any games or performances?

8. Do you join any sports events during this week?

9. Have you joined a community event in Golden Week?

10. What is the most exciting part of the week?

Food and Golden Week

1. Is there special food for Golden Week?

2. What do you usually eat during this holiday?

3. Do families cook together?

4. Do you eat out during Golden Week?

5. Are restaurants busy during Golden Week?

6. What snacks do you enjoy at events?

7. Do you eat traditional food or modern food?

8. What do kids enjoy eating during Golden Week?

9. Have you tried new food during this time?

10. What’s your favorite holiday dish?

 Family Time

1. Do you spend time with your family during Golden Week?

2. What activities do you do together?

3. Do you visit grandparents?

4. Do you go to the countryside with your family?

5. What do children enjoy most about Golden Week?

6. Do you play games with your family?

7. Do you cook or eat meals together?

8. Is your family complete during this time?

9. What was your best Golden Week with your family?

10. What do you want to do with your family next time?

Staying Home

1. Do you ever stay home during Golden Week?

2. What do you do if you don’t travel?

3. Do you watch TV or movies at home?

4. Do you read books during the break?

5. Do you play games at home?

6. Do you clean or organize your house?

7. Do you rest more during Golden Week?

8. Is it relaxing to stay home?

9. Do you do hobbies at home during this time?

10. Would you prefer to stay home next Golden Week?

Golden Week and the Economy

1. Is Golden Week good for businesses?

2. Do many people shop during Golden Week?

3. Are stores busy during this time?

4. Do restaurants earn more during Golden Week?

5. Are there Golden Week sales?

6. Do theme parks earn more during the holiday?

7. Do workers get bonuses during Golden Week?

8. Do people spend more money on travel?

9. Are companies closed for a few days?

10. Should more holidays be added to Golden Week?

Golden Week in Other Countries

1. Do other countries have something like Golden Week?

2. Do you know about any long holidays in other places?

3. Would you like to travel abroad during Golden Week?

4. Do tourists visit Japan during Golden Week?

5. Is it a good time for foreigners to visit?

6. How do other people view Golden Week?

7. Have you met tourists during Golden Week?

8. Would you rather visit Japan or leave during this time?

9. What place abroad is perfect for Golden Week?

10. Do you want to experience holidays in other countries?

Personal Thoughts

1. Do you look forward to Golden Week?

2. What was your favorite memory from Golden Week?

3. What do you want to do next Golden Week?

4. Do you think it should be longer?

5. Should there be more holidays like this?

6. Do you think students enjoy Golden Week more than adults?

7. How would you plan a perfect Golden Week?

8. What would you do with unlimited time during Golden Week?

9. Do you have any Golden Week traditions?

10. What does Golden Week mean to you?