Balls of rice with filling in the middle
Onigiri
Located on Honshuu, highest and most iconic mountain in Japan
Fuji-san
Takes place on the second Monday of October and promotes a healthy mind and body.
Sports day
Imperial capital of Japan
Kyouto
What year will Japan host the Olympics?
2020
Thin brown buckwheat noodles often served cold
Soba
Nicknamed "Electric town," youth culture center focused on gaming, computer goods, anime, and manga.
Akihabara
Takes place one month after Valentine's day. Holiday in which boys give chocolate to girls.
White Day
Style of theater dance in the Edo period
Kabuki
Current emperor of Japan
Naruhito 天皇徳仁
Breaded deep fried patties often containing meat, vegetable, or potato.
Kurokke
Observation tower that happens to be the tallest structure in Japan.
Tokyo Skytree
Traditions include the hanging of Koi kites/flags
Children's day
Sakoku
What is winter in Japanese?
huyu - 冬
Distasteful fermented bean
Natto
Second tallest structure in Japan.
Tokyo Tower
Spiritual holiday before the first day of spring in Japan and involves the cleansing of evil spirits from a household. Also known as the "seasonal division"
Setsubun no hi
Period of time when the Tokugawa Shogunate was in power.
Edo
Japan has how many regions
8
Deep fried pork cutlet
Katsudon
Memorial that commemorates the idea of world peace in place of the horrific effects of World War 2.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Celebrated on December 23 since 1933, but will soon be celebrated on February 23.
Emperor's Birthday
Period of time in early Japan where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism were heavily promoted
Asuka Period
Meat considered rare and delicate, often sliced thinly and served raw.
Uma (horse)