Japan Basic
This is the country we are learning about today
Japan
This food is made with rice and sometimes fish
Sushi
This black and white animal lives in Japan's forests
Panda
Traditional Japanese clothing is worn on special days
Kimono
The tallest mountain in Japan
Mount Fuji
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
These long noodles are often eaten in soup
Ramen
This animal looks like a raccoon and is common in Japan
Tanuki
Folding paper into shapes is called this
Origami
Japan has four seasons, including this cold one
Winter
People in Japan often say this word to mean "hello."
Konnichiwa
Onigiri
Snow-loving monkeys in Japan are called this
Snow monkeys
Cherry blossom flowers are called this in Japan
Sakura
Big cities in Japan often have bright lights, and this
Trains
Japan is made up of many of these, surrounded by water
Islands
A sweet green tea flavor popular in Japan
Matcha
These colorful fish are often seen in ponds
Koi fish
A polite way to show respect is by leaning forward
Bowing
These beautiful flowers bloom in spring
Cherry blossoms
The flag of Japan has a red circle that stands for this
The sun
In Japan, people often eat with these instead of forks
Chopsticks
This bird is a symbol of luck and happiness in Japan
Crane
Tea ceremonies are special events where people drink this
tea
Japan is surrounded by this
Ocean/Sea