Episode 56: Who is Oyama Toshijo? listening guide

  1. What instrument did Mr. I want to learn when he first came to Japan?
  2. Why couldn't he join the taiko group?
  3. What was one reason Mr. I wanted to learn Tsugaru shamisen?
  4. How many years did Mr. I study with his first teacher?
  5. What is the sound box covered with?
  6. How long did Mr. I study with his second teacher?
  7. What can Mr. I wear now when he performs with his shamisen?
  8. Why hasn't Mr. I played his shamisen much recently?