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What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
_______ is a volcano and national landmark in Japan.
Mt. Fuji
What is a common form of transportation in Japan?
the subway
A macaque is also called a _____________.
Snow Monkey
What does the Japanese flag look like?
A white flag with a red dot in the center
What does the red dot on the Japanese flag represent?
The Rising Sun
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What are some examples of martial arts?
Judo or Karate
What is origami?
The art of folding paper
What countries are located near Japan?
China, Russia, N and S Korea
Japanese currency is the _______.
yen
What is a Haiku?
A Japanese 3 line poem with 5-7-5 structure
The Japanese language is made up of _________.
characters
What is the famous Japanese print that we studied called?
The Great Wave off Kanawaga
What are the 4 main islands?
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
Which island in Japan is the biggest?
Honshu
When are kimonos worn?
weddings, funerals, special holidays
What is the most famous castle in Japan?
Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle)
How is a Japanese bedroom different than your bedroom?
Mats for beds, small closets, remote lights, etc
Describe common Japanese activities.
baseball, Sumo wrestling, martial arts, reading comics, watching cartoons
Describe Japan's government.
3 branches of government, an elected Prime Minister, and an Emperor
Why were judo and karate invented?
to protect Japanese leaders
Describe a Japanese school.
Students wear uniforms; study math, science, computer science, Japanese, English, history; eat lunch in their classroom and serve each other
Why is fishing easier than farming in Japan?
There is not much land to farm, but there is plenty of ocean!