Food
This dish consists of vinegared rice topped with raw fish or wrapped in seaweed
Sushi
This giant, founded in 1946, revolutionized portable music with the Walkman and has a famous gaming console.
Sony
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Konnichiwa
Location of Mt. Fuji
What is Honshu?
This legendary animator and co-founder of Studio Ghibli directed Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
Hayao Miyazaki
This savory noodle soup comes in styles like Miso, Shio, and Tonkotsu
Ramen
Originally a playing card company in 1889, it became a gaming leader with Mario and the Switch
Nintendo
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Arigatou
Location of the Sapporo Snow Festival.
What is Hokkaido?
This "Organizing Consultant" became a global star with her Netflix show and her method of only keeping items that "Spark Joy."
Marie Kondo
These "savory pancakes" are often cooked on a flat grill and contain cabbage, meat, and a drizzle of brown sauce
Okonomiyaki
This brand is known for high-quality, "lifewear" basics and is a fast-fashion giant with global stores
Uniqlo
Sumimasen
Osaka’s most famous tourist destination.
What is Dotonbori?
The widow of John Lennon, this avant-garde artist and peace activist is one of the most famous Japanese women in the world.
Yoko Ono
A cornerstone of Japanese cooking, this soup stock is made by simmering kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
Dashi
Known for high-end photography, this brand’s name originates from the Japanese word for "precision"
Nikon
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Douitashimashite
The prefecture in Japan that is known for having temples, such as Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji.
What is Kyoto?
Known as "Shotime," this Los Angeles Dodgers superstar is the first player in MLB history to be both an elite pitcher and hitter
Shohei Ohtani
This highly formal, multi-course haute cuisine originated from 16th-century tea ceremonies and emphasizes seasonal ingredients
Kaiseki (or Kaiseki-ryori)
The name of this electronics giant literally translates to "Great Wisdom" in Japanese.
Casio
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Hajimemashite
The Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Kotoku-in
Kamakura
This actor is Japan's biggest star in Hollywood, known for his roles in The Last Samurai, Inception, and Godzilla
Ken Watanabe