Anime / Manga
Created by Fujiko Fujio in the 1960s, this blue cat (robot?) has been a favourite across Asia for generations
Katana, armour and guns were the weapons of choice for these historical hired warriors
Samurai
Donburi is a dish consisting of what?
Topping on rice
Japanese students perform this gesture towards their teacher when starting class
Bow
The last time this sleeping giant erupted was in December 1707
Mt Fuji
What is the name of the 'wolf girl' in the Ghibli film Princess Mononoke?
San
This cultural mainstay of Japan was introduced via Korea in the 6th century, and has remained popular ever since
Buddhism
The highest quality matcha, a type of ground tea powder, often comes from this town near Kyoto
Uji
(Uji Matcha)
Japanese students look forward to this week of holidays early in the school year
Golden Week
(29 April - early May)
Other than China, Taiwan and Russia, Japan is also close to this country
South Korea
Haikyuu, Free! and Yuri on Ice! are examples of this genre of anime
Sports
This shogunate ran Edo period Japan with an iron fist and closed the country for over 200 years
Tokugawa Shogunate
The northernmost main island of Hokkaido is most well known for this casein-filled produce
Dairy
Unlike high school, primary school and middle school are both this for Japanese students
Compulsory education
Japan's northernmost main island is famous for its skiing, dairy, nature and indigenous Ainu people
Hokkaido
This 2019 anime set in the Taisho period is now known by over 90% of the Japanese population
Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer)
This foreign holiday is popular for date night, but not considered a public holiday for students or workers
Christmas
Yuzu is what type of food?
Citrus
The Japanese term for club activities students partake in after school
Bukatsu (ぶかつ)
Oita prefecture is famous for Beppu Onsen, which is a what?
Hot spring (おんせん)
The full name of the strongest character in One Punch Man
Saitama
Land bridge
Narezushi is the archaic term for sushi from where?
China
The hardest university course to enter in Japan, at the hardest university
Medicine at Tokyo University
The Sumida, Arakawa, Meguro and Edo rivers all flow into this body of water
Tokyo Bay