History + Folklore
This famous hero's name means "peach eldest son"
Momotarō
Dish made from rice and seafood
Sushi
Active volcano and inspiration for many art pieces
Mount Fuji
Hello Kitty
The capital of Japan
Tokyo
These people tried to invade Japan twice but failed both times due to a typhoon
The Mongols
You need to be highly skilled to prepare this dish, which can be deadly if prepared incorrectly
Fugu
This flower is the main part of a festival that takes place in Hanami every April
Cherry Blossom
One of the biggest video game companies in the world invented in Japan
Nintendo
Holiday celebrated on November 11th every year
Pocky Day
The year that had a 9.0 earthquake struck the coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami leading to a radiation leak of a nuclear plant
2011
Fermented soy beans which are usually eaten as a breakfast food with rice
Natto
The birthplace of Karate
Okinawa
$110 billion franchise with many videogames, merchandise and even an extremely popular anime series to its name
Pokemon
The standard form of Japanese writing
Hiragana
The sun goddess according to Japanese Mythology
Amaterasu
Well known Japanese character, Doraemon's, favourite food
Dorayaki
This Snow Festival takes place in this city every February
Sapporo
This J-pop group holds the record for the largest pop group and is considered to be one of the most popular j-pop idols
AKB48
The life expectancy for Japan
85
The Emperor of Japan that modernized Japan by adapting to western ways
Emperor Meiji
Japanese horseradish, usually served with sushi
Wasabi
Festival where families pray for happiness and prosperity of their daughters
Doll Festival
Song by Mariya Takeuchi played in the slide
Plastic Love
おやすみ (Oyasumi) in English
Good Night