Japan Jeopardy Game

History

100

Name an old capital of Japan.

Kyoto, nara, kamakura (kind of), Osaka (kind of)

200

Which U.S. naval officer forced Japan to open its ports to trade in 1853?

Commodore Matthew C. Perry

300

Who was the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate?

Tokugawa Ieyasu

400

Which Japanese city hosted the first post-war Olympic Games in 1964?

Tokyo

500

What was the period of turmoil characterized by civil wars between feudal lords called?

Warring states period (sengoku jidai)

Culture

100

Name a type of traditional Japanese clothing.

Kimono, Yukata, Jinbei, etc. 

200

What are the two main religions found in Japan?

Shinto and Buddhism (although many people are not religious)

300

Which Japanese festival celebrates the spirits of ancestors in mid-August?

Obon

400

Which Japanese art form involves arranging flowers in a harmonious way?

Ikebana (ike - living, hana - flower)

500

What is the general Japanese term for bowing?

• Ojigi (お辞儀): The overall word for bowing.
• Eshaku (会釈): A light, casual bow (approx. 15°) for acquaintances.
• Keirei (敬礼): A standard, formal bow (approx. 30°) for business or superiors.
• Saikeirei (最敬礼): The deepest, most respectful bow (45°+) for deep apologies or high honors.
• Dogeza (土下座): Prostrating on hands and knees for the utmost apology or favor.
• Zarei (座礼): Bowing from a seated position. 

Geography

100

What is the capital city of Japan?

Tokyo (not to - kee - oh)

200

What is the highest mountain in Japan?

Mt. Fuji (Fuji-san)

300

How many main islands are there in Japan?

Four main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu

400

What is the largest lake in Japan?

Lake Biwa (Shiga prefecture)

500

What is the capital of Hokkaido?

Sapporo 

Anime

100

What is the name of the boy who wants to become king of the pirates?

Luffy (One Piece)

200

What is the name of the anime character who protects his sister from the demon slayers after she becomes a demon?

Tanjiro (Demon Slayer)

300

What elf mage was on a team that defeated the demon lord but outlives her team members?

Frieren (Frieren)

400

Who picked up a death note that could kill people by writing their names in it?

Light Yagumi (Death Note)

500

Who had an ability that could erase other peoples abilities as long as he looked at them without blinking?

Eraserhead (My Hero Academia)

Food

100

What is the main ingredient in miso soup?

Miso (miso paste) 

200

What is the Japanese word for cooked rice?

Gohan (kome is uncooked, gohan / meshi is cooked)

300

Which Japanese dish is made by grilling skewered chicken?

Yakitori

(Yaki = grill, tori = chicken)

400

Which Japanese dish is a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet?

Tonkatsu (ton = pork, katsu = cutlet)

500

Name the three most famous foods in Osaka.

Okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, takoyaki