Japanese history
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100
These warriors were members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan.
Who are the samurai?
100
This is the basic writing system in Japanese that consists of 46 characters representing syllable.
What is Hiragana?
100
This is the traditional Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes without cutting.
What is origami?
100
This phrase in Japanese is used before starting a meal.
What is "itadakimasu"?
100
This 1988 Studio Ghibli film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki features two young sisters and their interactions with friendly wood spirits in rural Japan.
What is "My Neighbor Totoro"?
100
This is a traditional Japaense dish made with vinegar rice, fish, and vegetables.
What is sushi?
100
This popular Nintendo character wears a red hat and overalls and is known for his adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom.
What is Mario?
200
Japan is a constitutional monarchy under these two figures/leaders.
Who are the Prime Minister and the Emperor?
200
This word is often used when Japanese people refer to the name of a teacher or a politician.
What is 'sensei'?
200
In Japanese culture, what is the name of the traditional garment often worn during festivals and ceremonies?
What is kimono?
200
Every spring, events take place to celebrate the blooming of these flora trees, which represent the beauty of Japan.
What is sakura?
200
This anime series, created by Hideaki Anno, Studio Gainax, and Studio Tatsunoko, in the 1990's features teenagers piloting giant mechs after the "Second Impact."
What is "Neon Genesis Evangelion"?
200
This Japanese city is famous for its street food, including octopus-filled dumplings known as Takoyaki.
What is Osaka?
200
Debuting in 1996, this handheld console revolutionized portable gaming and still holds a special place in many gamers' collections.
What is the Game Boy?
300
The opening of Japan to the West began with the arrival of this U.S. Commodore in Tokyo Bay in 1853.
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry?
300
The Japanese language has these three main scripts used in writing.
What are Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji?
300
This Japanese form of poetry consists of three lines with a syllabic pattern of 5-7-5.
What is Haiku?
300
This sweet, sticky rice cake is traditionally pounded for the Japanese New Year.
What is mochi?
300
In this long-running anime, the protagonist dreams of becoming the King of the Pirates by finding the legendary treasure.
What is "One Piece"?
300
This Japanese popular dish originated in India, but it has become a completely distinctive cuisine with original Japaense spices.
What is curry rice?
300
First released in 1986, this adventure game series features the protagonist Link and the land of Hyrule.
What is The Legend of Zelda?
400
This restoration in 1868 marked the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule in Japan.
What is the Meiji Restoration?
400
The kanji character "休" represents this meaning.
What is rest?
400
This is Japan's indigenous faith, which includes the worship of kami, or spirits associated with natural elements?
What is Shintoism?
400
This Japanese custom involves the first Shinto shrine visit of the new year, often seeking blessings and fortune.
What is hatsumōde?
400
First aired in 1998, this anime series blends sci-fi, Western, and noir elements, following a group of bounty hunters aboard a spaceship.
What is "Cowboy Bebop"?
400
This traditional Japanese fermented soy product, known for its strong smell, is often enjoyed with rice.
What is natto?
400
This Nintendo game, which became a phenomenon in 2020, involves players creating and managing their own island paradises.
What is Animal Crossing?
500
This person is the founder of CUNY (the City University of New York) and the first ambassador/consul general to Japan in 1856.
Who is Townsend Harris?
500
The kanji character "鬱" represents this meaning.
What is depression?
500
This traditional Japanese festival in the Akita prefecture involves villagers dressing as demons/orgs to scare children into obedience?
What is Namahage?
500
Known for not wasting anything, this Japanese philosophy incorporates repairing items with gold-dusted lacquer.
What is kintsugi?
500
This 2016 film directed by Makoto Shinkai tells a story of two teenagers who randomly swap bodies, leading to unexpected connections.
What is "Your Name"?
500
This Japanese dish, often featuring grilled chicken on skewers, shares similarities with Middle Eastern cuisine due to its cooking style.
What is yakitori?
500
In this tactical role-playing game series from Nintendo, players manage and battle armies in a fictional medieval world.
What is Fire Emblem?