Japan 1
What is the highest mountain in Japan?
Mount Fuji
What is the background color of Japan's flag? (Bonus point if you can say this colour in Japanese)
White
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo, Japan
How do you say 'hello' in Japanese?
Konnichiwa
Name three things to do in Japan.
Skiing, sumo wrestling, going to temples and shrines, etc.
About how much is the population in Japan?
Over 125 Million
Name three types of Japanese food.
Tempura, udon, sushi, okonomiyaki, etc.
Which ocean surrounds Japan?
Pacific Ocean.
Name three tourist sites you can visit in Japan
Atomic bomb dome, Osaka castle, Tokyo Disneyland
What are the two main religions in Japan?
Shintoism & Buddhism
In what continent is Japan located?
Asia
Name three popular anime.
Naruto, Pokemon, Demon Slayer, etc.
What percentage of Japan is forest?
67%
Why are there square watermelons in Japan?
To avoid them rolling around.
Name three holidays that we share with Japan.
New Year, Christmas, and Valentine's Day
How many active volcanoes are there in Japan?
47
What is a Geisha?
Japanese hostess trained to entertain with song, dance and conversation (or similar explanation)
Name the holiday that Japan celebrates that celebrates newfound adulthood.
"Coming of age day"
What does origami mean?
ori means to fold gami means paper
What is the name in Japanese for 'cherry blossom'?
Sakura さくら
How many islands are in Japan (approximate is fine)?
~4000
What is the red dot on the flag of the flag and what does it symbolize?
The red dot symbolizes the sun that rises over the East sea. ('Land of the rising sun')
What years were the Edo period?
1603 to 1867
What animal is there a lot of in Miyajima and Nara?
Deer
What is the official residence of Japan's emperor?
Tokyo Imperial palace