The Flag
What is the Japanese flag called?
Nisshoki, it means the sun mark flag
Constitutional Monarchy with a parliamentary government.
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
What is the national bird of Japan
The Green Pheasant
Who were the samurai
Japanese Warriors
What does the red circle on the flag represent?
It represents the sun for "the land of the rising sun"
Who is the head of state in Japan?
Emperor Naruhito
What is Japan's most famous mountain?
Mount Fuji
What is the National song of Japan
Kimigayo
What major global conflict did Japan participate in during 1940s
WW2
What are the colors of the flag?
Red and white
What is Japan's national legislature called?
It's called the National Diet.
How many Islands does Japan have?
Four Islands.
What is the traditional clothing in Japan
Kimono
What even led to Japan's surrender in WW2
Atomic bombings
When was the flag officially adopted?
August 13th 1999
Who is the head of government in Japan?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Name a major city other than Tokyo
Kyoto
What is Japanese art paper called
Origami
What period was led by samurai and shoguns
The feudal era
Japan is located on the east of the Asian continent and the sun rises very close
What is the role of the prime minister in Japan?
They lead the government and make key policy decisions and oversee the executive branch.
What are cherry blossoms associated with?
The spring times
What is a torii gate
A gate that marks the entrance to a shrine
Who was the first emperor according to legend?
Emperor Jimmu