Geography
Government/Economy
History /Culture
Miscellaneous
100

This island is the largest of Japan’s four main islands

Honshū

100

Japan has this type of government, with an emperor and a prime minister.

constitutional monarchy

100

This 1868 event restored imperial rule and modernized Japan.

Meiji Restoration

100

This summer garment is a lighter version of a kimono.

yukata

200

This city is Japan’s capital.

Tokyo

200

These two religions are the most commonly practiced in Japan

Shintoism and Buddhism

200

This treaty ended the Allied occupation of Japan after WWII

reaty of San Francisco

200

This popular Japanese sport involves two wrestlers trying to force each other out of a ring.

Sumo

300

Japan is located on this tectonic zone known for earthquakes

Ring of fire

300

This two-letter abbreviation is Japan’s currency

JPY (yen)

300

This traditional Japanese garment is worn during ceremonies.

Kimono

300

This fast-moving train system is famous for its punctuality and speed.

Shinkansen (bullet train)

400

This mountain is Japan’s tallest and most iconic

Mount Fuji

400

Japan is a world leader in producing these personal transportation machines.

Automobiles

400

This dish combines vinegared rice with fish or vegetables.

sushi

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