phrases
How do you ask for water (please)?
みず ください
What kind of event is "Gion Matsuri?" (give the general name for this type of event, not details of the event)
It is a festival.
The Japanese word for delicious
おいしい
A popular noodle dish with Japanese or Chinese origin
Possible answers include:
Ramen
udon
soba
おいしい
oishii
How do you ask, "do you like sushi?"
すし が すき です か
When is Gion Matsuri celebrated?
It is celebrated in July.
The Japanese word for yuck/ gross
まずい
The word for grilled chicken/ chicken skewers
yakitori
まずい
mazui
What is the phrase used before eating?
いただきます
Where is Gion Matsuri celebrated?
It is celebrated in Kyoto (NOT Gion).
The word for meat
にく
cooked octopus/ octopus balls/ octopus dumplings
ぎょうざ
gyoza
How do you say it looks delicious? OR
It looks gross
おいしそう （です）。
oishi sou desu.
まずそう （です）。
mazu sou desu.
What is yamahoko/ yamaboko? What is an interesting fact about yamaohoko/yamaboko?
Yamahoko refers to the main parade or procession of floats down the main street.
The floats are made without use of nails.
A local boy is chosen to represent the "divine messenger" and his feet must not touch the ground from the 13th.
The word for fish
さかな
What is taiyaki?
おちゃ は ちょっと
ocha wa chotto
What is the set phrase used after a meal?
ごちそうさまです
Provide 5 facts about Gion Matsuri not already covered in previous answers.
Most famous festival
Wear summer kimono (called yukata)
Can eat special foods
Was initially to appease the gods during pandemics
Festival of Yasaka Shrine
Held in Kyoto
Held in July
Goes for a month with various celebrations
Held in summer
The word for vegetables
やさい
What is okonomiyaki?
A savoury pancake/ cabbage pancake/ cabbage frittata/ omelette style. Served with bbq style sauce and mayonnaise on top.
ごちそうさまです
gochisousama desu