Pop Culture
What is one Japanese food that all Americans know about?
Sushi
school bus
What colors are the hats that children wear in Japanese school during PE class?
red and white
This American company makes phones and computers. Their logo is a fruit. What company is it?
Apple
This Japanese company sells phones. They also provide a service to their customers. Their mascot is a very cute dog. What company is it?
Softbank
What Japanese type of Japanese cartoons are popular in America and Japan?
Anime
Do American elementary school students wear a PE uniform during class?
No
What is a time in Japan where schools have one week off due to a series of holidays? Families often get together during this time to have picnics at the park.
Golden Week
This American company makes sports equipment like shoes and clothes. Their sports clothes are popular all over the world. What company is it?
Nike
This Japanese company sells many strange things. When you enter the store you will hear a song that everyone in Japan knows. Their mascot is a very cute penguin. What company is it?
Don Quijote
Which cute Japanese character do almost all Americans know. She was created by Yuko Shimizu.
Hello Kitty
One American sport is very popular in both American and Japanese schools. What is the name of this sport?
baseball
What is something that Japanese students wear that American students do not wear?
school uniforms
This American company helps people travel to places cheaply. People can use a phone application with this company to request rides from people who use their own vehicles instead of calling a taxi. What company is it?
Uber
This Japanese company sells cars. Their headquarters is located in Aichi prefecture. What company is it?
Toyota
What is the name of an American TV show about a group of friends living in New York City?
Friends
Where do American students eat lunch when they are at school?
cafeteria
What is an event that happens in Japanese schools every year? Students compete against other classes and perform in front of their families. (Use the English name if you can!)
Sports Day (Undokai)
This American company started as a search engine, but now offers a variety of products such as smartphones and computers. What company is it?
This Japanese company's first product was an electric rice cooker. They now sell many other types of electronic products including TV's, gaming systems, and more. What company is it?
Sony
What American singer is popular in Japan for her songs Midnights and Anti-Hero
Taylor Swift
American high school students have a special event every year for fourth year students. During this event they wear formal clothes and have a school dance. What is the name of this event?
Prom
Many Japanese students go to this place after school for extra study time and to get help with school subjects that are difficult for them. What is the name of this place? (Use the English name if you can!)
cram school (juku)
This American company has become the largest companies in the world for selling online products. They also offer many other services like video and music streaming and book publishing. What company is it?
Amazon
This Japanese company started by selling handmade hanafuda playing cards, but now sells something very different. What company is it?
Nintendo