These little waving figures are placed in shop windows to invite money in.
What is a money cat / manekineko?
This type of wagyu beef is named for the town it comes from.
What is kobe?
After school, Japanese students often go here to study even more.
What is a cram school?
It is the play for the masses that is less intellectual, more realistic and sensational.
What is kabuki?
When entering someone's house, it is polite to take off your _________.
What are shoes?
The national sport of Japan.
What is sumo wrestling?
This food is made from fermented soybeans, and is an acquired taste.
What is natto?
The most common mode of public transportation in Japan. Millions use it every day.
What is the bullet train / shinkansen?
The Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
What is origami?
The currency of Japan.
What is yen?
On New Years Day, parents and relatives often give children this.
What is money/otoshidama?
Pounded sweet rice, often filled with red bean paste.
What is mochi?
It is the national theatrical play of Japan that was said to be invented by the gods.
What is Noh?
It is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It focuses on harmony, color use, rhythm, and simple design.
What is ikebana?
The site of the first WWII bombing, now hosts the Peace Memorial Museum.
What is Hiroshima?
On this holiday, the Japanese write their wishes on slips of paper and tie them to bamboo trees. Also called the "Star Festival."
What is Tanabata?
Daily Double!!
This crop has been harvested in Japan for over 2,000 years and is a staple in the Japanese diet.
The unofficial national flower, but also the national tree of Japan that signals the coming of spring.
What is Sakura / Cherry Blossoms?
This is a popular entertainment activity for people of all ages that focuses on singing.
What is a karaoke?
The capital city and also the largest city of Japan.
What is Tokyo?
This well-known custom is the equivalent of shaking hands.
What is bowing?
This is considered the most popular food of Japan, and can usually be found on a conveyor belt.
What is sushi?
A robe with wide sleeves and a sash, part of the traditional costume of Japanese women and men.
What is a kimono?
This city is where you go if you like anime, manga, video games, technology, etc.
What is Akihabara / Electric Town?
It is where Japan's highest point lies, and is known to be its highest mountain.
What is Mount Fuji?