Japanese Geography
Name the highest mountain in Japan?
Mt Fuji
富士山 （ふじさん）
Name the film studio that created films such "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro"
Studio Ghibli
スタジオジブリ （すたじおじぶり）
This food consists of cooked rice shaped with a topping, usually seafood.
sushi
寿司 （すし）
What are the two major religions in Japan.
Shinto, Buddhism
神道 （しんとう）、仏教 （ぶっきょう）
Name the prefectural office of Hyogo.
Kobe.
神戸
What are Japanese comic books and graphic novels called in Japanese?
Manga
漫画 （まんが）
What food consists of deep-fried seafood or vegetable in a light batter.
Tempura
天ぷら （てんぷら）
What is the Japanese art of folding paper into various shapes, often animals or flowers?
Origami.
What is the length of Japan from north to south?
It's about 3,000 kilometers long.
What is Japan's national sport?
Sumo
相撲 （すもう）
How do you say 「お腹いっぱい」 in English?
I'm full.
I'm stuffed.
Why is slurping noodles considered polite in Japan?
It shows that you are enjoying the food.
What natural rock formations makes up Japan? (Hint: Mt Fuji)
Volcanoes
What company created the popular video game character Super Mario
Nintendo
任天堂 （にんてんどう）
What is the green paste served with sushi that has a spicy kick?
Wasabi.
Why is it common to take off your shoes when entering a Japanese house?
To keep the house clean.
Approximately how long was Japan separated from the rest of the world?
About 200 years
What is the most popular sport in Japan?
Baseball
野球 （やきゅう）
Which Japanese food is sometimes called “Japanese pancake” and often contains cabbage and meat or seafood?
Okonomiyaki.
What might surprise foreigners when visiting a Japanese onsen for the first time?
They have to take off all of their clothes, and be naked in front of strangers.
No swimsuits are allowed.