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The long-running manga and anime follows Monkey D. Luffy as he searches for a legendary treasure and attempts to become King of the Pirates.
What is One Piece?
This city is Japan’s capital and is home to Shibuya Crossing.
What is Tokyo?
Before entering many Japanese homes, you are expected to remove these.
What are shoes?
This word is commonly used in Japanese to say “thank you.”
What is arigatō?
This Japanese music genre is short for “Japanese pop.”
What is J-pop?
In Attack on Titan, this military branch is responsible for expeditions beyond the Walls and uses the Wings of Freedom as its emblem.
What is the Survey Corps/Scout Regiment?
This former capital of Japan is famous for temples, shrines, and traditional neighborhoods.
What is Kyoto?
This traditional Japanese garment is often worn at festivals and formal ceremonies.
What is a Kimono?
This Japanese greeting means “good morning.”
What is ohayō / ohayō gozaimasu?
This virtual Japanese singer with turquoise twin-tails is one of the world’s most famous Vocaloids.
Who is Hatsune Miku?
This psychological thriller anime follows surgeon Kenzo Tenma after he saves the life of a young boy who later becomes a notorious killer.
What is Monster?
Japan’s famous high-speed rail system is commonly known by this Japanese name.
What is the Shinkansen?
This Japanese religion emphasizes spirits called kami and is closely associated with shrines.
What is Shinto?
Japan uses three major writing systems: kanji, hiragana, and this third system.
What is katakana?
This Japanese singer performed the theme songs “Hikaru Nara” from Your Lie in April.
Who is Goose house?
This 1995 anime film directed by Mamoru Oshii explores identity, consciousness, and cybernetic bodies through the character Motoko Kusanagi.
What is Ghost in the Shell?
The southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan. It consists of three main island groups.
What is Okinawa Prefecture?
This spring tradition involves gathering under blooming cherry trees to appreciate the flowers.
What is hanami?
In Japanese, what does this kanji mean 勉強？
What is study/studying? (勉強）
This Japanese rock band performed “The Beginning,” featured in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film.
Who is ONE OK ROCK?
Akira Kurosawa directed this legendary 1954 film about warriors hired to protect a village from bandits.
What is Seven Samurai?
This ancient pilgrimage route in the Kii Peninsula is one of only a small number of pilgrimage routes designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is the Kumano Kodo?
This traditional Japanese theatrical art is known for elaborate makeup, dramatic acting, and stylized movement.
What is Kabuki?
In Japanese, what does this kanji mean? 運転する?
What is Are you driving (運転する?)?
This Japanese rock band, formed in Tokyo in 2001, is known for songs like “Re:Re:” and “Haruka Kanata,” both of which became closely associated with major anime series.
Who is Asian Kung-Fu Generation?