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Slurping this noodle dish loudly isn’t rude in Japan — it’s actually a compliment.
What is ramen?
This art form turns paper into cranes, flowers, and tiny dragons if you’re patient enough.
What is origami?
What is, possibly Japan’s most recognizable pop creation worldwide?
What is Hello Kitty?
This place survived an atomic bomb and is now a symbol of peace.
What is Hiroshima?
This Japanese company created Mario, Zelda, and the Switch.
What is nintendo?
This popular Japanese dish sounds fancy but literally means “vinegared rice.”
What is sushi?
This action is commonly used instead of a handshake to show respect.
What is bowing?
This title refers to Japan’s traditional warriors known for honor and swords.
What is a samurai?
This iconic mountain is Japan’s tallest peak and shows up on postcards everywhere.
What is Mt Fugi?
This Japanese company is famous for cameras, gaming device, and TV's.
What is Sony?
This snack made from octopus balls proves Japan will fry literally anything and make it delicious.
What is takoyaki?
This Japanese concept encourages finding beauty in things that are old, broken, or imperfect.
What is wabi-sabi?
Who is the most famous sports person to come from Japan?
What is Shohei Ohtani?
How many people live in Tokyo (city proper)?
What is 14.1 M?
This gaming franchise has people hunting creatures while walking around real life.
What is Pokemon?
This raw fish delicacy requires expert chefs and a serious license… because it can kill you.
What is fugu?
What five car corporations are headquartered in Japan?
Toyota
Honda
Nissan
Mazda
Subaru
What is:
About 81.1 years for men
About 87.1 years for women
Statistically, these three places are among the most visited destinations in Japan by tourists.
Tokyo — far and away the most visited destination in Japan, especially for international travelers (based on total stay numbers).
Osaka — another major international hub with huge visitor numbers.
Kyoto — one of Japan’s most famous cultural destinations and a top pick for foreign visitors.
This Japanese pop culture obsession includes anime, manga, and cosplay.
What is otaku culture?
Sake is a popular Japanese drink, with some bottles being very expensive. About how much does the most expensive bottle cost?
Over ¥1,000,000 (around $7,500 USD) for a luxury bottle like Reikyo Crystal 0.
What are the top two religions in Japan?
Shinto – Indigenous religion of Japan
Buddhism – Introduced to Japan around 6th century
This holiday is the biggest and most important in Japan, featuring family gatherings and special foods.
What is Shōgatsu (New Year)?
Altogether, Japan has approximately this many islands, including tiny uninhabited ones.
What is 6,852?
If you counted every vending machine in Japan, including those selling drinks, toys, and even hot meals, you’d find roughly this many — more per person than anywhere else in the world.
What is 5Million