Random things mentioned in class
This activity is known as Japan's national sport
Sumo
California roll is a type of this popular Japanese food
Sushi
The capital of Japan
Tokyo
An anime centered around ninjas
Naruto
This word means water in Japanese
Mizu (水)
The class meeting time on the first Friday of the trip
7:00PM
A rice ball that is typically formed into triangular shapes and wrapped with seaweed
Onigiri
The tourist attraction that we are spending our Osaka day in
Universal Studios (Japan)
The pop duo behind the popular 2019 song "Into the Night"
Yoasobi
This word means doctor in Japanese
isha (医者)
The hotel chain that the class is staying in
APA Group
Long greyish-brown noodles made out of buckwheat flour, typically eaten either hot or cold
Soba
The city where Fushimi Inari, also known as the 10,000 gates, is located
Kyoto
#1 in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024's Official Sanrio Character Ranking
Cinnamoroll
This word means train station in Japanese
Eki (駅)
The honorific used for a chairman
-kaicho
A slimy traditional Japanese food made from fermenting whole soybeans
Natto
The name of the popular fish market located in Chuo City, Tokyo
Tsukiji (Outer) Market
The most recent Studio Ghibli film
The Boy and the Heron
The time sanjihan (三時半)
3:30
The name of the company whose meeting was booked by Steve
Incubate Fund
A savoury pancake dish filled with toppings such as cabbage, meat, and seafood that is popular in Osaka
Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き)
A popular bamboo forest located in Kyoto
Arashiyama
One of Capcom's most popular franchises, a 1v1 fighting game typically found in arcades
Street Fighter
The phrase "Basutei wa koko janai desu" in English
The bus stop isn't here