So, where are you from? How old are you? What are your hobbies? What do you like sports? How long stay Japan? Tired of answering questions? Really?
The Japanese long ago took care of the Q and A drilling among themselves with the canned jiko shokai, or self-introduction. If you travel with a large group of Japanese people, often there will be a chance for all to briefly introduce themselves in front of the group. You'll know everyone's name, age, hobbies and where they are from right off, so there is no need to ask these questions again.
I have a similar idea that would eliminate the gaijin FAQs. Couldn't we gaijin simply introduce ourselves to the entire country all at once? But then I got to thinking, why stop at the self introduction? Why not go for the whole biography?