Geography and Places
What famous, snow-capped volcano is the highest mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji
What popular Japanese dish consists of seasoned rice combined with ingredients like raw fish or avocado?
Sushi
What style of Japanese animation includes shows like Pokémon, Naruto, and Demon Slayer?
Anime
What were the famous armored military warriors of ancient and medieval Japan called?
Samurai
How do you say "hello" in Japanese?
Konnichiwa
What is Japan's second-largest city, known for its castle, comedy culture, and street food like takoyaki?
Osaka
What warm noodle soup dish became a Japanese national favorite?
Ramen
What traditional Japanese art form gets its name from words meaning "folding paper"?
Origami
What traditional style of Japanese poetry consists of just three lines, following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern?
Haiku
How do you say "Goodbye" in Japanese?
Sayonara
Which district in Tokyo is world-famous as the center of anime, manga, and gaming culture?
Akihabara
What popular Japanese rice ball, often wrapped in seaweed and filled with salmon or pickled plum, is a common lunchbox item?
Onigiri
What Japanese word means "cute" and describes mascot characters used across Japan?
Kawaii
What long, traditional silk robe with wide sleeves is worn during special Japanese celebrations?
Kimono
What pink flowers bloom across Japan every spring, bringing people together for outdoor picnics?
Cherry Blossoms (Sakura)
Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is famous for thousands of these bright red/orange wooden gates. What are they called?
Torii Gates
What finely ground green tea powder is used in traditional ceremonies and popular ice cream flavors?
Matcha
What iconic mustached video game character made his debut for Nintendo in 1981?
Mario
Torii gates mark the entrance to sacred sites of which native religion of Japan?
Shinto
How do you say "Thank you" in Japanese?
Arigatou or Arigatou Gozaimasu
Geographically, Japan is not a single landmass but a chain of over 6,800 islands. What is this landform called?
Archipelago
Japan is famous for making this breakfast food super tall, airy, and jiggly using whipped egg whites. What is it?
Fluffy Souffle Pancakes
What iconic giant monster, known as Gojira in Japan, first stormed onto movie screens in 1954?
Godzilla
What legendary code of honor, ethics, and martial discipline did the Samurai live by?
Bushido
What high-speed train is famous for its ultra-fast 7-minute cleaning crew?
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)