Japanese Company
This Japanese company created Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and the Wii U.
What is Nintendo?
This city, Japan's capital, is known for its modern skyscrapers, bustling shopping districts like Shibuya, and historic sites such as the Meiji Shrine.
What is Tokyo?
This food, often served raw on rice, is one of Japan’s most famous dishes.
What is sushi?
This blue speedy hedgehog, created by Sega, has starred in video games, animated series, and recent Hollywood films.
What is Sonic the Hedgehog
In this movie, two young sisters meet a big gray, raccoon-like creature who helps them discover a magical world.
What is My Neighbor Totoro?
This Japanese automaker, founded in 1937, is known for producing vehicles like the Camry and Corolla.
What is Toyota?
This iconic, snow-capped mountain is the highest peak in Japan and is considered a sacred site in Japanese culture.
What is Mount Fuji?
In Japan, this gesture of respect and greeting, performed by bending at the waist, is an essential part of social etiquette and is used in various situations, from thanking someone to apologizing.
What is bowing?
This mobile game, released in 2016, became a global sensation by letting players catch Pokémon in real-world locations using augmented reality.
What is Pokemon GO?
In this movie, a girl named Chihiro ends up in a magical bathhouse, where she meets spirits and other strange creatures.
What is Spirited Away/Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi?
This company, famous for its gaming consoles and franchises like PlayStation and Final Fantasy, is headquartered in Tokyo.
What is Sony?
This city, once the capital of Japan, is famous for its historic temples, beautiful gardens, and traditional tea ceremonies.
What is Kyoto?
Invented in Japan in 1971 by Momofuku Ando, this instant food innovation comes in a disposable container and just needs hot water—it's now a global convenience staple.
What are cup noodles?
Debuting in a post-war Japanese film, this towering creature emerged from the sea as a metaphor for nuclear destruction and went on to star in dozens of films spanning both Japanese and American studios.
What is Godzilla
In this 2008 film, a young boy named Sosuke befriends a magical fish who transforms into a human girl, leading to a dramatic change in the ocean's balance.
What is Ponyo
This popular Japanese clothing retailer is known for its minimalist designs and affordable everyday wear, with stores all around the world.
What is Uniqlo?
This northernmost island of Japan is known for its cold winters, hot springs, and the famous Sapporo Snow Festival.
What is Hokkaido?
This ancient Japanese sport, dating back over a thousand years, involves two wrestlers attempting to force each other out of a ring or make any part of their opponent's body touch the ground, except for the soles of their feet.
What is sumo?
Created in the 1970s by Sanrio, this mouthless white cat with a red bow became a global ambassador of “kawaii” culture, appearing on everything from school supplies to luxury fashion collaborations.
What is Hello Kitty?
In this 1997 Ghibli film, a young warrior named Ashitaka becomes involved in a struggle between forest spirits and humans, and meets a mysterious girl raised by wolves.
What is Princess Mononoke?
This Japanese athletic company, famous for its GEL-Kayano running shoes, features a stylized "a" in its logo to represent motion and speed. Its name comes from a Latin phrase meaning “a sound mind in a sound body.”
What is ASICS?
This tectonic region, known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity, encircles the Pacific Ocean and includes countries like Japan, Indonesia, and Chile.
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
This popular Japanese dish, introduced by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century, features seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried until crispy. It’s often served with a dipping sauce and enjoyed with rice.
What is tempura?
In this popular anime series, a young boy joins a secret corps to battle demons after his family is slaughtered and his sister is turned into a demon. The show is known for its striking animation, sword-based combat styles, and Hashira warriors.
What is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
This 2001 Ghibli film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, features a black cat and a young girl who starts a flying delivery service in a coastal town.
What is Kiki's Delivery Service?