About Japan
This is the part of the world where Japan is located.
East Asia
The Winter Olympics happen every ___ years.
Four
This sport is done on ice using skates and includes long races.
Speed skating
This ski jumper from Japan is named Ryoyu _____________.
Kobayashi
Japan is especially strong in speed skating and this sport.
Figure skating or snowboarding
Japan is made up of many of these instead of being one large landmass.
Islands
The 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in this country.
Italy
This sport includes halfpipe and big air events.
Snowboarding
These two athletes are carrying Japan's flag at the opening ceremony
Wataru Morishige and Sena Tomita
Tricks
Japan is known for tall mountains and busy _____________.
Cities
Name one city where the 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place.
Milan or Cortina d'Ampezzo
This sport combines jumps, spins, and music on ice.
figure skating
Yuma Kagiyama is known for competing in this sport.
figure skating
Japan's athletes are described as hardworking and ____________.
determined
Japan's mountains help athletes train for these kinds of sports
winter sports
About this many Japanese athletes are competing in the 2026 Olympics.
120
This team sport is playing on ice with sticks and a puck
Fortius
Athletes hope to stand on this place when they win medals.
podium
culture
Athletes must compete in these to earn a spot at the Olympics.
Qualifying events or competitions
Name any three sports Japan competes in
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Carrying the flag at the opening ceremony is a big ___________
Honour
Name two reasons Japan has a good chance at winning medals.
Strong training, skilled athletes, teamwork, past success