Basic Geography
What is the tallest Mountain in Japan and how tall is it?
Mt. Fuji 3776 m
Who is the Prime Minister of Japan?
Fumio Kishida
This person was known for promoting Buddhism and the Seventeen-Article Constitution, which laid the foundation for the Japanese government.
Prince Shotoku
You visit this place on New Year's Day.
Shrine
The main food of Japan
Rice
How many prefectures are there in Japan?
47
Who is the Emperor of Japan?
Naruhito
Rice production began in what period of Japanese history
a) Jomon
b) Yayoi
c) Heian
These are flown on Children's Day
KOINOBORI
The food that nearly all non-Japanese people will never eat!
NATTO
What is the smallest prefecture?
Kagawa
This person made Totoro.
Hayao Miyazaki
When was the beginning of the Meiji Period?
a) 1868
b) 1941
c) 2004
The thing that children love most about New Year's!
OTOSHIDAMA
How do you say the sushi IKURA in English?
a) Sea Urchent
b) Salmon Eggs
c) How Much
Name at least 4 Prefectures that are not next to an ocean.
Tochigi Gunma Saitama Nagano Gifu Nara Yamanashi
Highest-paid Japanese Athlete?
Shohei Otani
Name of the first Women Prime Minister
a) Shimamura Tomoko
b) Toshida Yoshiko
c) Hojo Masakod) None of the above
What is the traditional Japanese practice of folding paper into shapes?
Origami
Why is Onigiri usually shaped like a triangle?
Because they are flat and stable making them easy to line up.
Which Prefecture in Japan has the most islands?
a) Kumamoto
b) Hokkaido
c) Nagasaki
d) Okinawa
Founder of the Kamakura Period
Minimoto Yoritomo
Founder of Keio University and has his picture on the 10,000 yen bill (Money).
Fukuzawa Yukichi
What is the Japanese term for a hot spring?
Onsen
2nd most popular dish eaten by people visiting Japan.
Ramen