Japanese Culture
A traditional Japanese garment is often worn during festivals and ceremonies.
Kimono
Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice, often served with raw fish.
Sushi
The Japanese word for “hello”?
Konnichiwa
The capital of Japan?
Tokyo
What are the Japanese animated shows and movies called?
Anime
Springtime tradition in Japan celebrates the blooming of cherry blossom trees.
Hanami
A popular Japanese soup contains broth, noodles, meat, and vegetables.
Ramen
The Japanese word for “thank you”?
Arigato
The title of the military leaders who ruled Japan for centuries?
Shogun
Japanese comic books are known as?
Manga
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony focuses on the preparation and presentation of matcha.
Chanoyu
Japanese dish involves seafood or vegetables deep-fried in a light batter.
Tempura
How many main writing systems are used in Japanese?
There are three (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji)
The warrior class served the shogun and followed a strict code of honor.
Samurai
The famous Japanese video game company created Mario?
Nintendo
Traditional Japanese martial arts focus on self-defense using throws and grappling.
Judo
A fermented soybean product is commonly eaten for breakfast in Japan.
Natto
A writing system that uses Chinese characters.
Kanji
The code of ethics guided the samurai way of life.
Bushido
The Japanese film studio is famous for movies like Spirited Away.
Studio Ghibli
Japanese festival celebrates the spirits of ancestors returning to visit their families?
Obon
What Japanese beverage made from fermented rice is often served during celebrations?
Sake
What writing system is commonly used for foreign words in Japanese?
Katakana
The 1945 event led to the end of World War II for Japan.
What are the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The popular Japanese monster first appeared in a 1954 movie.
Godzilla